Best forest trails in Wallgau

This demanding and scenically outstanding mountain hike leads into the heart of the Soiern Basin in the Karwendel Mountains. The trail connects the Isar Valley near Krün with the high-altitude Soiernhaus (1,616 m), following a diverse mixture of broad forestry roads, steep mountain trails (such as the Lakaiensteig), and rocky switchbacks. A central highlight is the view into the turquoise Soiern Basin with its two Soiern Lakes, which lie like gems within the rugged rocky landscape. Due to the...

Popular and scenic mountain bike tour around Lake Walchensee near Wallgau, Bavaria. The MTB tour starts in Wallgau and follows cycle paths and tarmac roads to Walchensee. There it goes clockwise in the shade of the forest around the beautiful Walchensee and back to Wallgau. Highlights: - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes - Refreshment stops

Popular mountain bike tour from Wallgau into the Bavarian Oberland. This MTB tour is part of the Alpenwelt Karwendel special from Bike 4/2009 and takes you over mountains and alpine pastures, through river valleys and waterfalls and along the Geroldsee and Barmsee lakes. There are always breathtaking panoramic views of the Bavarian Alps and the idyllic mountain lakes. ---- Accessible by bus and train

Challenging hike in the Bavarian Alps, Bavaria. This is a rather less-visited summit hike in the eastern Estergebirge. Although the views during the ascent and from the Simetsberg are less spectacular compared to other mountains in the region (but still very beautiful), there are also far fewer people at the summit. Most of the time, this hike leads through the forest. The start is at the car park on Seestraße. Highlights of the hike: - Summit of the Simetsberg - Views over the...

This scenic mountain hike leads from Wallgau up to Wallgauer Eck and continues over the ridge to Klaffen. The route runs along a mixture of forest roads and narrow alpine paths through the northern foothills of the Estergebirge mountains. An absolute highlight is the impressive panorama, which offers views far across the Isar Valley, the Karwendel and Wetterstein mountains and the Zugspitze. Due to the constant climbs, the route requires a solid level of fitness, but is technically...

The hike leads to the Krottenkopf, the highest peak in the Estergebirge and the Bavarian Pre-Alps. The ascent begins with a longer approach on forest paths and later turns into mountain trails that lead past the Krüner Alm and across the Michelfeld high plateau. Sure-footedness and sturdy mountain boots are essential for the steeper gravel passages in the summit area. Directly below the summit is the Weilheimer Haus, the highest Alpine Club hut in the Bavarian Pre-Alps. The summit offers a...

Challenging mountain bike tour in the Bavarian Alps, Bavaria This scenic tour starts in Klais and first leads to the Krüner Alm material cable car, from there on a flowing trail to the Finzalm. The route continues along the Finzbach stream back to Wallgau. On the toll road towards Vorderriss, after approx. 6 km take the turn-off via Galgensattel to Walchensee, continue to Jachenau/Berg via the Kotalm to Kochel am See. Accessible by bus and train. There are overnight accommodation and...