Best river trails in Munich
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Explore the most popular river trails near Munich with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.5 (218)·Moderate·10.3 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrHistorical circular route in the heart of Munich, Bavaria. This route begins in the heart of Munich city center - at the famous Marienplatz and leads via the Feldherrnhalle and the Hofgarten directly to the English Garden. In the English Garden, you can watch the surfers on the Eisbach, take a break at the Chinese Tower, enjoy a cold beer, and let your soul dangle. The route leads back to Marienplatz via other beer gardens (Gaststätte Hirschau) and the Kleinhesseloher See via the...
- 4.5 (63)·Moderate·5.3 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrBeautiful, interesting walk through Munich, Bavaria. This tour can easily be travelled to by public transport. Anyone interested in bridges is particularly well served here! Highlights of the tour: - Along the Isar - Thalkirchner Bridge - Braunau railway bridge - Wittelsbach Bridge - Reichenbach Bridge - Cornelius Bridge - Zenneck Bridge - Museum Island - Ludwig Bridge - Mariannen Bridge - Prater Island
- 4.3 (42)·Moderate·7.9 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrThis tour goes through the historic heart of Munich and let the history of the city up close experience . The route begins at Marienplatz with the famous carillon and continues to the Residenz, the former seat of the Wittelsbach dynasty. In the magnificent courtyards and the neighbouring Hofgarten, old maples and beeches provide shade while blue tits chirp in the hedges. A special detail is the "devil's footstep" in the Frauenkirche, which is the subject of an exciting local legend. As the...
- 4.5 (61)·Moderate·7.2 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular 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...
- 4.8 (55)·Moderate·8.9 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular circular route in Munich, Bavaria. This is a beautiful walking or running route in the English Garden in Munich. Characterized by numerous meadows, wooded areas and bodies of water, the English Garden is one of the largest parks in the world. The circular route through the park, which was created in the late 19th century, begins at the Haus der Kunst ("House of Art") and heads north to the Siebenbuchenwiese. Highlights of the route: - House of Art - Kleinhesseloher See - Seven beech...
- 4.5 (66)·Moderate·9.8 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular tour in the centre of Munich, Bavaria. The English Garden is a beautiful city park that is also incredibly large. The beautiful, easy route with very little difference in altitude leads through woods and meadows, along the Isar and around the Kleinhesseloher See lake, starting and finishing at the Seehaus car park in the park. There are numerous beer gardens, benches to rest on, playgrounds and picnic areas. Highlights: - Green oasis in the centre of the city - Kleinhesseloher...
- 4.4 (164)·Moderate·9.5 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrFamily-friendly hike along the Isar, Bavaria. This is a beautiful and leisurely walk along the Isar. The route offers a wide range of options for personalisation. For example, families with children can stop off at Hellabrunn Zoo, which is located directly on the route, and then take a shortcut via the Marienklausensteg bridge instead of walking to the Großhesseloher bridge. On warm days, there are wonderful opportunities to relax on one of the Isar beaches. The starting point is on...
- 4.6 (30)·Easy·2.7 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-friendly round tour in the English Garden in Munich. This walk leads from the car park at Tucherpark through the lawns of the English Garden and once around Kleinhesseloher See. There are plenty of places to rest along the way as well as the "Seehaus im Englischen Garten" with its adjoining beer garden. Highlights: - Sunbathing lawns - Kleinhesseloher Lake - Seehaus in the English Garden
- 4.2 (81)·Hard·19 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrAlong the Isar from Munich to Schaftlarn, the trail leads through a lively river landscape that is deeply rooted in Bavarian history. On mostly flat, well-maintained paths, the route leads through the Isar floodplains, past willow and alder forests. With a bit of luck, beavers or grey herons can be observed in the quiet side arms, while in spring the rare lady's slipper blooms in the shady forests. Reviews emphasise the relaxed atmosphere by the water, but point out that insect repellent can...
- 4.6 (21)·Moderate·5 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrVaried walking and jogging tour in Munich. The Westpark, with its attractions, cafés, beer gardens and toilets, is the perfect place for jogging or walking. In doing so, smaller gradients have to be overcome again and again. It can be reached from numerous subway and bus stations in the middle of Munich. Highlights: - Rosarium - Mollsee - Japanese garden - Nepal Pagoda - Thai Sala - Water playground
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Munich?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Munich is Brenner-Dolomiten-Friaul-Wien. This trail is estimated to be 1,037.9 km long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Munich?
Munich: With an ascent of 24,415 m, Brenner-Dolomiten-Friaul-Wien has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Traumpfad: Munich - Venice with 23,406 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Munich?
The most popular and difficult river trail in Munich is Along the Isar 3: Munich - Schaftlarn with a 4.2-star rating from 81 reviews.
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