Best backpacking trails in Ammergau Alps Nature Park
The nature park was founded in 2017 and covers 227 square kilometres of the upper Ammertal, the north-east of the Ammergebirge, the Laber-Aufacker massif and the Tertiary coal mountains between Unternogg and the Echelsbach bridge. The ice-age moors provide a habitat for unique plants, including many orchid species in the nature park, as well as the blue marsh star, feverfew and the yellow-flowering Karlszepter, and the traditional cultivation of the cultural landscape can be experienced with farm tours, animal visits and tastings.
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- 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.
- 4.7 (7)·Moderate·10.8 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrAfter the previous long stage, this one from Linderhof to Kenzenhütte is now rather short and invites you to linger, rest and unwind. Along the Sägertalbach it goes steadily uphill to the Bäckenalm. From there it gets steep and you climb the 1,536m high Bäckenalmsattel. On the west side, the path leads downhill over alpine pastures to the Kenzenhütte. The overview list of all stages of the Purple Trail can be found here: https://www.alltrails.com/lists/via-alpina-purple-trail
- 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
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·18.3 km·Est. 7–8 hrThis route follows stage 9 of the Maximiliansweg, a long-distance trail through Germany and Austria, beginning at Schloss Linderhof and ending at the Hörnlehütte. The path departs from the Linderhof palace grounds and climbs via long switchbacks through the forests and krummholz zones of the Pürschling mountain. It descends along the Pürschlingweg past the Josephsflecken chapel and the Schleifmühlenklamm gorge into Unterammergau before making a final ascent to the Hörnle ridge. Overnight...
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·14.5 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrThis route follows stage 10 of the Maximiliansweg, a long-distance trail through Germany and Austria, beginning at the Hörnlehütte and ending in Eschenlohe. The path begins with an easy walk along the Hörnle ridge, providing views of the Murnauer Moos bog and the Garmisch mountains. It climbs past the Hörnlealm to the Hintere Hörnle peak, showcasing the Ammergauer Alps and the Zugspitze massif, before winding down past erosion cliffs to Grafenaschau and crossing the valley to Eschenlohe....
- 3.0 (1)·Hard·38.3 km·Est. 17–18.5 hr3-4 day ridge hike. Most of the route leads over the ridge and is a real pleasure in fine weather. Start at Füssen Tegelbergbahn. 1st hut Kenzenhütte (great hut food, room, bathroom) 2nd hut Brunnenkopfaus 3rd hut Alfred Schuster Haus (rustic hut, with very modest washing facilities). Destination Oberammergau. Please note that the return journey to Füssen by public transport is not easy. During the school holidays in Bavaria, the buses are even less frequent.
- 4.6 (3)·Moderate·11.7 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrHistoric section of track in the Ammergau Alps, Bavaria It's worth stopping for a while at Rottenbuch Abbey to learn more about the history of the former Augustinian monastery. Via Ammertal and past Hochbichl, you cycle around the eventful Bayersoiener See lake. There are refreshment stops along the way. Highlights: - Rottenbuch Abbey - Ammer mill
- 1.0 (1)·Hard·18.7 km·Est. 7–7.5 hrThis route follows stage 8 of the Maximiliansweg, a long-distance trail through Germany and Austria, beginning at the Tegelberghaus and ending at Schloss Linderhof. The path crosses the ridge of the Tegelberg past the Branderschrofen summit before descending the zigzagging Ahornreitweg trail into a forested valley. It passes the Bockstallsee lake and climbs across the flowery meadows of the Bäckenalm, then winds down through the Sägertal into the Ammertal to reach the royal Linderhof Palace....
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best trail to hike for backpacking in Ammergau Alps Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail to hike for backpacking in Ammergau Alps Nature Park is Mittleres and Vorderes Hörnle (Middle and Front Horns), which has a 4.5 star rating from 29 reviews. This trail is 9.5 km long with an elevation gain of 642 m.
What is the longest backpacking trail in Ammergau Alps Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest backpacking trail in Ammergau Alps Nature Park is Ammergau Alps Meditation Trail (long-distance hiking trail). This trail is estimated to be 76.9 km long.
How many backpacking trails are in Ammergau Alps Nature Park?
There are 13 backpacking trails in Ammergau Alps Nature Park.These backpacking trails have an average 3.6-star ratingfrom 60 AllTrails community reviews.
Which backpacking trail has the most elevation gain in Ammergau Alps Nature Park?
Oberammergau Hüttentour has the most elevation gain for backpacking trails with 2,887 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Ammergau Alps Meditation Trail (long-distance hiking trail), which has 2,625 m of elevation gain.
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