Best backpacking trails in Oberammergau
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Explore the most popular backpacking trails near Oberammergau 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
- 3.5 (6)·Moderate·7.6 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPicturesque stretch of road in the Ammergau Alps, Bavaria From Oberammergau, the route passes the historic crucifixion group, the Kälberplatte and the Bärenhöhle to the Ettal monastery. There are refreshment stops along the way. Highlights: - Passion theatre - Ettal Monastery
- 3.0 (1)·Moderate·202.3 km·Est. 24 hr+The Ammer-Amper-Radweg is a 203 km (126 miles) long-distance cycling route in southern Germany, typically completed in three to five daily stages from the Ammer springs near Oberammergau to Moosburg an der Isar. The trail winds through the Bavarian Voralpenland, passing river valleys, orchards, and cultural landmarks like Ettal Abbey, Schloss Linderhof, the Wieskirche, and Lake Ammersee. Cyclists usually travel south to north to follow the gentle downhill gradient, guided throughout by the...
- Moderate·50.1 km·Est. 12–13.5 hrThis route follows stage 1 of the Ammer-Amper-Radweg from Oberammergau to Peißenberg. The segment passes historic landmarks including Kloster Ettal, Schloss Linderhof, the Wieskirche, and Rottenbuch Abbey before reaching the mining museum at Peißenberg. Overnights are available at local guesthouses or campsites like Campingplatz Ammertal in Oberammergau; wild camping is prohibited. Water and services are readily available in towns along the way. Both start and end points are accessible via...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest backpacking trail in Oberammergau?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest backpacking trail in Oberammergau is Ammer-Amper Cycle Path. This trail is estimated to be 202.3 km long.
Which backpacking trail has the most elevation gain in Oberammergau?
Oberammergau: With an ascent of 3,047 m, Ammer-Amper Cycle Path has the most elevation gain of all of the backpacking trails in the area. The next highest ascent for backpacking trails is Ammer-Amper Cycle Path Stage 1: Oberammergau - Peißenberg with 785 m of elevation gain.