The district is located in the northern parts of the Bavarian Forest.

This line was extended into the Bavarian Forest in 1874.

The community is located in the Bavarian Forest.

It lies in the western foothills of the Bavarian Forest.

Konzell is situated in the south of the Bavarian Forest.

Amongst the places of interest in the Bavarian Forest are:

In its northernmost parts the district is occupied by the foothills of the Bavarian Forest.

The district is entirely located in the Bavarian Forest.

It lies in the heart of the Bavarian Forest.

Zwiesel station is the most important railway hub in the Bavarian Forest.