Best hard trails in Unterammergau
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Explore the most popular hard 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.
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- 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 (29)·Hard·9.5 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPanoramic circular hike in the Ammergau Alps, Bavaria. From the car park near Kappel, you hike to the Hörnle suspension railway mountain station on the Zeitberg. Continue eastwards in the direction of Vorderes Hörnle, which you do not climb on this stretch, but walk a little south of the summit. Hike back to the starting point via Wildeck.
- 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
- Hard·13.4 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrThis scenic route takes walkers through the Ammergau Alps Nature Park and links several small peaks, such as the Mittleres Hörnle and the Hinteres Hörnle, with the Stierkopf. Along the way, magnificent panoramic views of the surrounding mountains constantly unfold. The trail winds its way across gentle alpine meadows and through peaceful woodland, with the descent leading via the Drei Marken to Unterammergau. In wintry conditions, the use of snowshoes is recommended to ensure a safe hike...