Best waterfall trails in Ettal
4.5(16 reviews)
Explore the most popular waterfall trails near Ettal with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 4.7 (7)·Moderate·10.8 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrAfter the previous long stage, this one from Linderhof to Kenzenhütte is now rather short and invites you to linger, rest and unwind. Along the Sägertalbach it goes steadily uphill to the Bäckenalm. From there it gets steep and you climb the 1,536m high Bäckenalmsattel. On the west side, the path leads downhill over alpine pastures to the Kenzenhütte. The overview list of all stages of the Purple Trail can be found here: https://www.alltrails.com/lists/via-alpina-purple-trail
- 4.7 (8)·Hard·16.1 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrBreathtaking hike in the Ammergau Alps Nature Park, Bavaria. There is an option to arrive at the Linderhof car park, but there is also a bus stop not too far from the starting point. The route takes you through the beautiful forest to several viewpoints. The tour ends with the impressive Linderhof Castle and its park. Highlights of the tour: - Roßeck (1305 m) - Brunnenkopf hut - Hennenkopf (1768) - Linderhof Castle - Venus grotto in Linderhof castle park
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·18.3 km·Est. 7–8 hrThis route follows stage 9 of the Maximiliansweg, a long-distance trail through Germany and Austria, beginning at Schloss Linderhof and ending at the Hörnlehütte. The path departs from the Linderhof palace grounds and climbs via long switchbacks through the forests and krummholz zones of the Pürschling mountain. It descends along the Pürschlingweg past the Josephsflecken chapel and the Schleifmühlenklamm gorge into Unterammergau before making a final ascent to the Hörnle ridge. Overnight...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest waterfall trail in Ettal?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest waterfall trail in Ettal is Maximiliansweg Stage 9: Linderhof - Hörnlehütte. This trail is estimated to be 18.3 km long.
Which waterfall trail has the most elevation gain in Ettal?
Ettal: With an ascent of 1,294 m, Maximiliansweg Stage 9: Linderhof - Hörnlehütte has the most elevation gain of all of the waterfall trails in the area. The next highest ascent for waterfall trails is Roßeck, Hennenkopf und Püschling with 983 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult waterfall trail in Ettal?
The most popular and difficult waterfall trail in Ettal is Roßeck, Hennenkopf und Püschling with a 4.7-star rating from 8 reviews.