Best strenuous trails in Mittenwald

This legendary circumnavigation of the northern Karwendel range is widely regarded as the crown jewel of Bavarian mountain biking. The route provides a comprehensive overview of the rugged limestone peaks and unspoilt alpine meadows that make this region the largest nature park in the Eastern Alps. Long and energy-sapping climbs on firm forest paths leading to the Karwendelhaus 1,765m and the highest point at the Hochalmsattel 1,803m can be expected. This route is a regular highlight of the...

Challenging Alpine crossing from Mittenwald to Malé. This is an epic, multi-day crossing of the Alps (Transalp) that is designed for mountain biking and is not a hiking trail. The route is an extreme test of endurance, taking riders from the Bavarian Alps over the main Alpine ridge to Italy. Expect a challenging mix of steep gravel climbs, fast forest tracks and technical singletrack descents. This journey traverses high alpine passes that are remote and subject to sudden changes in weather....