Bavarian Forest Railway, Railway line through Bavarian Forest, Germany

The Bavarian Forest Railway runs 74.7 km from Plattling to Bayerisch Eisenstein, climbing from the Danube valley at Deggendorf (320 m) to Gotteszell (600 m) via a double loop between Oberkandelbach and Grafling and the 475 m Kühberg loop tunnel. Its structures include the 365 m Danube bridge at Deggendorf, the 390 m-long, 44 m-high Kohlbach embankment, and the 308 m-long, 48 m-high Ohe bridge at Regen, Bavaria's second-highest railway bridge. The line is single-track, though tunnels and bridge piers were built for two tracks.

The Bavarian Eastern Railway Company began building the line in 1874 under an 1872 concession, and the Plattling–Deggendorf–Gotteszell–Regen–Zwiesel–Ludwigsthal section opened on 16 September 1877. After the Deffernik bridge was finished, the full 74.7 km route to Eisenstein opened on 15 November 1877, while the Bohemian side had opened on 20 October 1877. Bavaria nationalised the Ostbahn in 1875, and the line was merged into the Royal Bavarian State Railways on 1 January 1876.

The railway links communities on both sides of the German-Czech border, bringing people from different regions together for work and leisure. Passengers notice how the forested landscape and village life along the route shape the character of this border area.

The train operates regular service with tickets available at stations or aboard the train. It is best to arrive early, especially on weekends, as popular routes can become crowded quickly.

The Bayerisch Eisenstein station is located directly on the border, with platforms on both the German and Czech sides. Visitors can stand on a single platform and see both countries, experiencing this geographical peculiarity firsthand.