Best short trails in Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Popular hike from Garmisch-Patenkirchen, Bavaria. This easy outward and return route takes you from the popular winter sports resort of Garmisch-Partenkirchen to the picturesque Riessersee lake and back. As you circle the lake, the route passes close to the former Olympic bobsleigh run in Garmisch. Both on the way there and back, you pass the Aule Alm, which invites you to stop for a bite to eat. (Open Friday-Monday). Highlights: - Riessersee - Former Olympic bobsleigh run - Stop off at the...

Scenic route in the Wetterstein mountains, Bavaria, Germany A challenging route through the healing climate of the Wetterstein mountains. The start is at the Kainzenbad car park (for a fee). The route leads through beautiful forests, which provides shade, but also over open terrain with great views and strong sunshine on cloudless days (don't forget sunscreen). Once at the top, the marvellous views of the Zugspitze, the Alpspitze, the Wettersteinwand and the Karwendel can be enjoyed....

This hike leads from the Knorrhütte to the Zugspitzplatt. The final ascent to the Zugspitze is via another via ferrata or alternatively the glacier railway can be used. The starting point of this hike is the Knorrhütte, which can only be reached via hiking trails. Access by car is not possible.

Alpine walk near Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria. A great tour for the whole family, with three mountain peaks to climb. From Garmisch-Partenkirchen, you first take the Wankbahn cable car. Once you arrive at the mountain station, you can either stop by the nature cinema or start hiking straight away. Although the route is quite easy and child-friendly overall, sturdy shoes are recommended. Highlights of the hike: - family-friendly - Wank nature cinema - Ameisberg - Eckenberg - great views

Popular hike in the Wetterstein Mountains, Bavaria This short, but quite strenuous hike up the highest mountain in Germany awaits with countless fantastic panoramic views of the surrounding mountain peaks. The starting point of the hike is the valley station of the Gletscherbahn. Sure-footedness, a certain level of fitness and sturdy shoes are a must on this hike in the alpine mountains. Also, when hiking at these altitudes, the somewhat thinner air is a factor that should not be...

Idyllic and informative nature trail in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria. The geological educational trail starts near the Olympic ski jump and runs along the Partnach. Numerous rock samples from all over the Alps are exhibited on the right and left side of the path. The oldest of these is around 500 million years old. The path has a very gentle incline and invites you to take a nice walk along the river. Easily accessible by bus and train. There are also numerous parking spaces at the...

Popular theme trail in the Ammergau Alps. The hike leads along a largely flat forest path via the war memorial chapel to the Pflegersee lake and is a section of the Kramerplateau trail. The hike starts at the Maximilianshöhe car park. From there, the easy, relatively flat path begins, which is suitable for families with small children or pushchairs. At the end, the view of the lake with a wonderful lunch is a marvellous end to the tour. Highlights: - Information boards with information...

Popular hiking trail on the Zugspitze, Bavaria. This route promises unforgettable views from the Zugspitze. Parts of the route suggested here follow the famous GletschErlebnisWeg on the Zugspitze glacier. Year-round snow and rocky alpine terrain make sturdy footwear essential. There are refreshment stops. This hike is not suitable for inexperienced hikers. The route starts at the Zugspitzplatt bus stop, right by the SonnAlpin glacier restaurant. Highlights of the hike: - Zugspitze...

Family-friendly in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria. A beautiful circular route that combines culture and nature. It leads to the pilgrimage church of St Anton, from where wonderful views of the Zugspitze and Wetterstein massif can be enjoyed. The starting point is the "Badgasse/Werdenfels Museum" bus stop, right next to the Partenkirchen underground car park. There are public bathrooms, restaurants and cafés nearby. Highlights: - Historic town centre of Partenkirchen - Beautiful views of...

Themed trail through Garmisch-Partenkirchen about Richard Strauss. Start: Villa Christina in the spa gardens of Partenkirchen, where the Richard Strauss Institute is located Highlights: - Richard Strauss Square with monument in the centre of Garmisch - Former home of Strauss and his family, which is still used privately by descendants today - Grave at the back of the Garmisch cemetery