Best bird watching trails in Bavaria

Popular circular route in the border forest between Tyrol and Bavaria. This route takes you on an elevated footpath through the beautiful and wild Leutasch Gorge. The gorge is open in the summer months. On the way there is a small snack bar and a restaurant. Cars can be parked in the Leutasch car park, and a bus also drives here. If there is still some time left, it is worth taking a trip on the Karwendelbahn, which departs from Mittenwald. Highlights: - wonderfully wild nature - Theme...

Varied circular route from Mittenwald in the Alpenwelt Karwendel. This is a very friendly and not demanding tour. It goes parallel to the mountain railway on the Hohen Kranzberg, and the way back is via Ferchensee and Lautersee. There are numerous huts and places to stop for refreshments on the round. The hike is also suitable as an easy winter hike that can be done without snowshoes. ------------------------------ Accessible by bus and train

Beautiful short hike to the Fischunkelalm in the Berchtesgaden Alps, Bavaria. This is an official hiking trail of the Berchtesgaden Tourist Organization. The hike starts at the landing stage in Salet. To get there, a ship across the Königssee (note the shipping timetable and prices) has to be taken first. From there, the idyllic route leads along the vast banks of the Obersee up to the Fischunkelalm at the lake's southern end. Anyone who wants to go a little further can visit the...

Atmospheric tour around the Alpsee with a view of Neuschwanenstein Castle This route leads around the Alpsee. Along the way, there are marvellous views of the Alpine landscape and the two castles of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau. In summer, the lake offers small bays for cooling off. There are car parks at the starting point (for a fee) and there are also restaurants, overnight accommodation and public toilets. Highlights: - Child-friendly bathing spots on the lake - Boat hire - View of...

Popular circular route through Munich's English Garden In the centre of the city, the English Garden is a green oasis. This circular route has a lot to offer. From the National Museum/Haus der Kunst bus stop, the loop begins and ends at the famous Eisbach surfer wave. Other highlights along the route include beautiful green spaces, the Eisbach and Kleinhesseloher See. You can also stop off at several beer gardens. Highlights of the hike: - Rumford monument - Eisbach stream - Minihof...

Family-friendly circular hike near Eschenbach in the Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. This entertaining circular walk takes you along well-maintained paths through the "Großer Rußweiher bird sanctuary". This is one of the oldest nature reserves in the Upper Palatinate, where you can walk all the way round the pond and to the beautiful Kleiner Rußweiher bathing lake. You can park directly by the lake at the start and end of this wonderful circular walk. Please note:...

Popular circular hiking trail from Murnau am Staffelsee in Upper Bavaria. This classic hike leads around Staffelsee, one of the warmest lakes in Bavaria with its seven islands. Partly along the shore, it follows well-maintained paths around the lake from Murnau via Uffing, Rieden and Seehausen. Along the hiking route, there are plenty of places to rest and stop for refreshments where you can enjoy the lake panorama and the view of the Bavarian Alps. There are also bathing and camping...

This hike leads around the picturesque Grüntensee lake in the Oberallgäu. The Wertach reservoir is known for its crystal-clear water and impressive Alpine panorama. The route starts at the hiking car park at the climbing forest. The trail leads around the entire lake on natural paths and paved lakeside paths. A particular highlight is the view of the "Guardian of the Allgäu", the 1,738 metre-high Grünten. Its striking silhouette is perfectly reflected in the water when there is no wind. In...

Idyllic and varied circular hike for the whole family. The route leads along the crystal-clear Hechtsee lake, always alongside the water. Hikers are surrounded by trees and open meadows, and picturesque spots invite you to linger. The somewhat steeper serpentine path to the Thierberg Chapel rewards you with a marvellous view over the Kaiser Mountains and the Inn Valley.

Varied route to the popular Tegrnsee, Bavaria. This hiking trail is maintained by the municipal company Alpenregion Tegernsee Schliersee. Discover the fantastic mountain landscape around Hausham. The trail leads uphill through forests and meadows via the Huberspitz to the Auerberg and the Gindelalmschneid. You can enjoy a wonderful view of the surrounding mountains and Lake Tegernsee before the path leads downhill to the water. A trip to Tegernsee Monastery is also worthwhile. Highlights: -...