Best hard trails in Oberau

Panoramic summit hike near Oberau, Bavaria. This hike to the summit starts at the hiking car park in Oberau, which is located near Oberau railway station. Through the forest, the route branches off to the left onto the Oberauer Steig (signposted Weilheimer Hütte). Initially flat, the route leads to the mountain forest where a longer steep ascent to the east awaits. The route continues to climb steeply and finally reaches the mountain pine terrain of the Frickenkar. The route leads through...

Challenging ridge crossings and a massive vertical ascent characterise this high alpine tour in the Estergebirge. The tour begins with a relentless ascent from Oberau via the steep Oberauer Steig, with narrow, exposed paths requiring a steady hand and absolute surefootedness. The Krottenkopf is the highest peak in the Bavarian Pre-Alps and offers a legendary 360-degree panorama that stretches from the Zugspitze to the Karwendel. Just below the summit is the Weilheimer Hütte, the highest...

Ascent from Oberau to Farchant and up to the Enningalm (trail 256). The trail begins there (still trail 256) down to the Rotmoosalm. A very easy gravel path with lots of hairpin bends and no technical challenges. From the Rotmoosalm, a leisurely roll back via Ettal to Oberau.