Best backpacking trails in Bavaria

Popular hiking trail with great views in Werdenfesler Land, Bavaria. The 2,962-meter-high Zugspitze is a mountain of superlatives. As the highest elevation in Germany, you have an unbelievable 360° panoramic view of the surrounding Alpine landscape from the summit. This route begins south of Garmisch-Partenkirchen and leads through the Partnach Gorge to the Reintalangerhütte. Up to here, the ascent is still relatively easy. From the Reintalangerhütte, it becomes quite steep and technically...

Popular hike in the Allgäu High Alps nature reserve, Bavaria. This is a short hike in the Allgäu High Alps with great views. The Gaisalptobelweg trail leads from Reichenbach to the Lower Gaisalpsee lake. Hikers are accompanied by the babbling Gaisalpbach stream and several waterfalls. On the way back, we recommend taking a break at the Gaisalpe mountain inn (seasonal refreshment stop). Highlights of the hike: - Stop off at the Gaisalpe mountain inn - Lower Gaisalpsee - Path along the...

Panoramic hike in the Berchtesgaden National Park, Bavaria. This hike begins at the foot of the Jenner at the valley station of the Jennerbahn cable car and leads steeply up to the mountain station of the lift of the same name. Alternatively, you can take the cable car to the summit of the Jenner and then follow the hiking route downhill. The trail leads through picturesque Alpine landscapes with magnificent views of Lake Königssee and the surrounding Berchtesgaden Alps. Following the...

Stage 1 of the Zugspitz Tour via Reintal, Bavaria. Numerous routes lead to the Zugspitze, with its 2962 m above sea level the highest mountain in Germany. The ascent through the Reintal (Route A) is the easiest, but also the longest of the Zugspitze tours. As a rule, the hike is run in two daily stages. The scenic first stage runs from Garmisch-Partenkirchen along the Partnach and through the Reintal to the Reintalangerhuette (book accommodation in advance). There are no technically...

Stage 2 of the Zugspitz Tour via Reintal, Bavaria. This is the second stage of the ascent to the Zugspitze from Garmisch-Partenkirchen via the Reintal (Route A). Even if this route is considered the easiest of the Zugspitze tours, the final ascent to the summit of Germany's highest mountain should not be underestimated. From the Reintalangerhuette you hike through partly exposed, rope-secured, fall-prone, stony terrain and overcome almost 1600 meters in altitude over a short distance. The...

Popular, adventurous hiking trail with via ferrata near Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria. This classic ascent to the Zugspitze (2,962 m / 9,718 ft) through the Höllental valley is an extensive, high-alpine endeavour that requires technical equipment and expert knowledge. Hikers must carry and know how to use crampons, an ice axe, a via ferrata set and a helmet, as the route presents a combination of hazards. The route leads through the dramatic Höllental Gorge before crossing the potentially...

Exciting circular hiking trail in the Franconian Forest, Bavaria. This hike in the district of Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a real excursion into nature. This moderately difficult to difficult circular tour starts and ends at the Kreuzeckbahn valley station (Garmisch Partenkirchen). Alternatively, you can also start at the Hammersbach car park, which shortens the route. In addition to the marvellous views along the route, you also pass an exciting gorge, the "Klamm", which is subject to a fee....

This stunning trail is located in the Schachen and Reintal Nature Reserve and starts at the Garmisch-Partenkirchen car park, right next to which there is also a railway station. It winds through a stunning natural landscape and ends at the Zugspitze (2,962 m). From the starting point, the trail climbs steadily up to the Zugspitze. The route follows the Hoher Weg, passing the Kochelberg-Alm and the Partnachalm. The Partnach river runs parallel to the route, following it as far as the...

Stage 1 of the long-distance hiking trail Watzmanntour, Bavaria. This route forms the first day of the demanding Watzmann tour. It begins in Königssee and leads steadily uphill to the Watzmannhaus. You can park in the city's large parking lot (subject to a fee). It is also possible to arrive by bus or train. The path first leads over the wooden bridge, passing the Falzsteig towards the Kührointalm and the Kührointhütte before taking the Watzmannhaus. This rocky climb secured with steel...

Scenic hike in Berchtesgaden National Park from Wimbachbrücke, Bavaria. This route offers a great natural experience, with the road leading over the considerable debris flow of the Wimbach Valley. In contrast to Königssee in the parallel valley, a debris flow emerged here. From the Wimbachbrücke car park (charges apply), you head towards the managed Wimbachgrieshütte. Almost the entire time, the route follows the Wimbachweg uphill. Asphalt, gravel, and forest paths alternate. Shortly after...