Kompass Walking Map 198 Bayerische Forest

The Kompass Wandelkaart 198 Bayerische Wald is a hiking map aimed at walkers exploring the Bavarian Forest in Germany. It’s part of Kompass’s series of maps for outdoor use, offering guidance on trails, paths and natural features in this region. The map’s content and legends are presented in German, making it a practical choice for German-speaking hikers or those familiar with local terminology.

With a scale of 1:50 000, this map finds a balance between covering a wide area and showing enough detail to plan routes and gauge terrain. Its compact format—folding down to roughly 20 × 12.5 × 2 cm—means it slips easily into a backpack pocket or map holder. These features help you stay oriented on the move without being weighed down by bulky charts.

At a 1:50 000 scale, every 2 cm on the map equals 1 km on the ground, so you can measure distances and estimate walking times with reasonable accuracy. The folding dimensions ensure you can consult the map quickly without unfolding a large sheet, keeping navigation straightforward even on narrow forest paths.