Das Bayerwald

Superior

Set within a park-like wellness garden, Das Bayerwald offers peace, comfort and warm, family-run hospitality. The hotel complex comprises several buildings. The main building, Haus Frieda and the spa area in the swimming pool building are connected by a bathrobe corridor. Haus Ulrich is also set in the hotel garden, around 70 m away. The hotel is only around 5 from the railway station and around a 10-minute walk from the town centre. The energy of the surrounding forests and their soothing warmth provide a unique setting for your fasting experience.

The spa town of Lam, set in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, enjoys a central location among the mountain ranges of the Arber, Osser and Hohen Bogen. With around 300 km of marked trails, the Lamer Winkel is an ideal base for nature lovers, hikers, Nordic walkers and trail runners. Discover the diversity and harmony of the landscape in tune with nature. Hike to the peaks over 1,000 metres high and enjoy far-reaching views from the many mountain huts and remote farmsteads of the forest farmers. Guided walks are organised by the Lam Tourist Information Centre, which is also happy to offer suggestions for walking routes.
The Lamer Panorama Park is a nature-rich link between the market square and the leisure facilities, which include an indoor pool, an outdoor pool and a playground. It is home to many native trees, shrubs and plants. Visitors of all generations can enjoy exercise and fun at fitalPARC, with its activity trail, barefoot path, herb spiral and kitchen garden, playground, wave loungers and hammock.

Traditional Bavarian hospitality meets internationally inspired cuisine in the cosy restaurant or garden room. The menus are based on a varied selection of fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The Pampering Board includes a generous and varied breakfast, coffee and cake or ice cream in the afternoon, and a four-course half-board dinner in the evening, with soup or a starter, a salad plate, a choice of five main courses and a selection of desserts.
The hotel specialises in Buchinger therapeutic fasting and Schroth cures, which may help counteract excessive acidity in the body.

The wellness area (7 am–8 pm) features an indoor pool of just under 100 sq m and plenty of loungers for relaxation. Find a quiet moment in the relaxation room, or enjoy open views of nature from the sunbathing lawn in the wellness garden.
In the sauna area (from 2 pm), you can support your immune system and help your body recover. The Finnish log-cabin sauna (90°C) in the wellness garden offers open views of the greenery. The bio-sanarium (65°C), with light therapy, has a stimulating and relaxing effect on body and mind, while the warm mist of the steam bath brings deep relaxation for body and soul. The infrared heat cabin also has a restorative effect. Afterwards, refresh yourself under the experience showers or invigorating contrast showers with a Kneipp shower. For a wonderfully refreshing boost, try the plunge pool or foot bath.
The gentle murmur of the Kastlmühlerbacherl stream, which flows through the wellness garden, is soothing in itself. The stream can also be used as a natural plunge pool or for Kneipp water treatments.
Get your fitness back on track in the fitness room, equipped with modern cardio machines.
Soothing, restorative treatments are available in the beauty area, including singing bowl, brush and deep-cleansing massages, a cocoa power treatment and various facials.

The Plötz physiotherapy practice is in the neighbouring building, around 50 metres away. It is in high demand, so appointments may be limited. Please arrange your appointment in good time, around 2–3 weeks before arrival, through reservations/reception or directly with the practice on 09943 903155 or at info@physio-ploetz.de.
The spa doctor's practice is in the neighbouring village of Arrach or in Bad Kötzting. The hotel can arrange a transfer.

Fasting is the strongest appeal to the body’s natural self-healing powers, both physically and emotionally. (Dr Heinz Fahrner).
In everyday life, we too often forget to take care of ourselves. Poor nutrition, too little exercise and the stresses of daily life can leave us feeling tired and unmotivated.

Buchinger therapeutic fasting – fasting for a set period

During therapeutic fasting, you avoid solid foods that place a burden on the body and take in fluids only, in the form of vegetable broths, juices, water and teas. Alongside cleansing the body, the programme aims to increase performance, reduce weight, improve blood flow and micro- and macrocirculation, and promote a more balanced mood, a better quality of life and greater vitality. The desired process of cleansing and detoxification is intended to help you feel renewed wellbeing and energy.
Ideal for: cardiovascular conditions, back and joint conditions, excess weight, chronic digestive tract conditions, high blood pressure, weakened immunity, lack of motivation and low moods.

Schroth cure – healthy fasting, without going hungry

The Schroth cure combines four key elements.
1. The Schroth diet
The diet is low in calories and predominantly alkaline, with no animal protein or fat. This eases the burden on the metabolism and supports the body’s self-healing processes.
2. The Schroth drinking schedule
The rhythmic alternation between drinking days and dry days gives the body and its self-healing processes an additional stimulus, thereby supporting “tissue drainage”. Alongside mineral water and tea, a dry cure wine may also be included.
3. The Schroth wrap
In the early hours of the morning, guests receive a full-body wrap. By increasing peripheral circulation and stimulating the metabolism, this helps promote the breakdown of metabolic waste products and toxins.
4. Rest and exercise
A suitable balance of rest and exercise, preferably outdoors, helps the body and mind regenerate. Ideal activities for stimulating the metabolism include hiking, Nordic walking and swimming. Massages, relaxation techniques and other wellness treatments offer rest and relaxation.

The health resort of Lam, in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, enjoys a striking central location among the mountain ranges of Arber, Osser and Hohen Bogen. The Lamer Winkel is ideal for cycling and hiking. The most spectacular panoramic route takes you across the surrounding peaks over 1,000 metres high, from Arber to Eck. The Fürstenzeche, the oldest visitor mine in the Bavarian Forest, is a historic silver and fluorspar mine. Join a guided tour deep into the Osser mountains and experience the mine in all its authenticity.
You can also unwind at Osserbad or at either of the two bathing lakes. In winter, the ski areas of Großer Arber, Eck-Riedelstein and Hohen Bogen await, with alpine runs, two cross-country skiing areas at elevations of 850 to 1,200 metres, as well as snowshoeing and winter walks. Day trips to Passau, Linz and Prague are also an option. Your personal key to the region is GUTi, the guest card, available in paper or digital form.