Best forest trails in Unterammergau
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Unterammergau 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
- 4.7 (82)·Hard·10.9 kmPanoramic circular trail in the Ammergau Alps, Bavaria. This challenging and beautiful route leads to the Zugspitze region in the Ammergau Alps. Starting at the Unterammergau car park, a mountain tour of superlatives awaits sporty hikers. The route takes you through the Schleifmühlenklamm gorge, which brings the history of the ancestors to life, when people worked hard to earn their living here with whetstones! All this in a beautiful natural setting between the Oberammergau and...
- 4.6 (40)·Hard·10.6 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrPopular hike in the Ammergau Alps Nature Park, Bavaria. The Teufelstättkopf is also a popular hiking destination in the Ammergau Alps due to its relatively easy accessibility. The hike up to the August-Schuster-Haus is fairly relaxed. Towards the summit, there is a short climb, partly secured by wire ropes. However, the views over the Ammergau Alps from the summit cross immediately make you forget all your efforts. Highlights of the hike: - August-Schuster-Haus - Summit of the...
- 4.3 (23)·Hard·8.9 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrScenic mountain tour in the Zugspitze region. This idyllic route is located in the Ammergau Alps and leads via the Schleifmühlklamm gorge to the Steckenberg. Although the hike mostly leads through wooded areas, there are always beautiful views to be had. The route starts at the Schleifmühle car park south of Unterammergau. The route is not well marked in places, so the use of an offline map is recommended.
- 4.5 (17)·Hard·4.5 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPanoramic tour from Unterammergau in the Bavarian Ammergau Alps Nature Park. Depending on the time of year, the route can be travelled on skis or snowshoes or hiked. After the rather steep ascent, you can stop for refreshments at the Hörnlealm on the Mittlere Hörnle. ------------------------------------ Accessible by bus and train
- 4.4 (11)·Moderate·7.2 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrThis scenic mountain descent connects the August-Schuster-Haus on the Pürschling ridge with the valley town of Unterammergau. The path winds down through alpine pastures and shaded evergreen forests, offering sweeping views of the Ammergau Alps. Along the way, hikers pass the Kolbensattelhütte, a welcome spot to rest and take in the view. The terrain transitions from rocky mountain tracks near the top to smoother forest paths further down. Sturdy footwear helps navigate the steeper and looser...
- 5.0 (3)·Moderate·60 km·Est. 16–17.5 hrPanoramic MTB tour in the Ammergau Alps Nature Park, Bavaria. This cross-border mountain bike tour starts at the hikers' car park in Graswang. From here, it follows the Rotmoostour in a south-westerly direction and along the Frieder, where the highest point of the tour is reached soon. This is followed by a long descent and a nice tour through the Friedergries. Shortly before the end at Linderhof Castle and on the northern shore of the Plansee directly at the campsite there are refreshment...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Unterammergau?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Unterammergau is MTB Tour: Graswang - Plansee. This trail is estimated to be 60.0 km long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Unterammergau?
Unterammergau: With an ascent of 1,508 m, MTB Tour: Graswang - Plansee has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Teufelstättkopf - Pürschling with 855 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Unterammergau?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Unterammergau is Teufelstättkopf - Pürschling with a 4.7-star rating from 82 reviews.