Best dog-friendly trails in Bavaria

The path to the Kehlsteinhaus offers a unique insight into the interplay of nature and history in the Bavarian Alps. From the lower car park, visitors can follow trails that have drawn people to these heights for generations. Along the way, the air is crisp, and the scenery shifts from dense green forests to open, rocky slopes where alpine flowers bloom in the warmer months. Once at the top, the building stands as a rare example of architecture from a difficult era and now serves as a place...

Popular circular hiking trail near Mittenwald, Bavaria. This is a delightful hike near Garmisch-Partenkirchen. It leads around two lakes, where you always have the Karwendel and Wetterstein mountains in view. The many places to stop and rest along the lakes always invite you to linger. The Lautersee in particular is characterized by particularly clear water, as it is mainly fed by underground springs. It also owes its name to this property, because "Lauter" means so much as clear, pure. Both...

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

Panoramic hike up the Kofel. The striking rocky peak directly above Oberammergau, the Kofel, has a great view despite its low altitude. Although the climb is not long, it is a tough one. Although it is very well secured with many steel cables, sure-footnes and a head for heights to master the "easy" climb is definetely needed. Highlights: - Great views

Atmospheric ascent to the Brecherspitz from Fischhausen-Nehhaus, Bavaria. It starts at the Fischhausen-Neuhaus train station, which can be easily reached from Munich with the BOB (Bayerische Oberland Bahn). The ascent runs on forest roads over the Ankelalm up to the summit of the Brecherspitze. During the Alm season, the Alm is open except on Mondays and invites you to stop by. The last stretch to the summit is more demanding and requires sure-footedness and a head for heights. A...

Popular, multifaceted circular route in the Bavarian Prealps near Miesbach, Bavaria. This hike starts at the Birkenstein car park and leads uphill to the signpost, where you turn left. The Bucheralm is no longer managed, but the Hubertushütte is open between May and November, Mondays and Tuesdays are days off. Before setting out on the hike, however, you should definitely obtain information about the current opening times. The same applies to the rustic Kesselalm on the Breitenstein. After...

Panoramic summit hike on Lake Tegersee, Bavaria. Always with the popular Lake Tegernsee in view, five peaks are visited along the circular route. Uphill from the car park, forest and meadow paths lead up to the Riederstein along narrow, steep paths in the treeless heights. The small neo-Gothic chapel on the Riederstein is a special historical attraction. With a bit of stamina, the trail continues steadily uphill to the Rohrkopf and finally to the highest point of the hike - the...

Varied circular hike in the Zugspitz region from Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The Partnach Gorge is a gorge that has been declared a national monument and features spectacular waterfalls and pools. This themed trail not only leads through the gorge, which is subject to a fee but also up to the Partnachalm with a view of the Wetterstein massif. The way back is mainly through forests around the Kochelberg. There is the Kochelberg Alm, idyllically situated by the pond, as a place to...

Popular circular route in Allgäu, Bavaria. This varied hike starts and ends at Oberstdorf train station (accessible by bus and train). The route is relatively easy due to its minor differences in altitude. Still, there is never a dull moment on this tour through quiet forests, idyllic meadows, past photogenic rivers and lakes. Those interested in winter sports can look forward to an attraction worth seeing in the form of the 235 m high Heini-Klopfer ski flying hill - the jump is not only...

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...