Best camping trails in Ammergebirge Nature Reserve

Panoramic hike in the Ammergau Alps Nature Park, Bavaria. The views on this hike are unforgettable, and after the effort, a break in the family-friendly Kolbensattelhütte (open seasonally) is well deserved. On the way back, taking the Alpine Coaster down into the valley for an extra charge instead of walking is possible. More information can be found under Tips. The hike requires surefootedness and some fitness. Initially, it was only uphill. The summit cross is reached via passages...

From Alpenhotel Ammerwald, the MTB loop first leads to Plansee and begins with a clear lakeside section on the Tyrolean side of the route. It then continues to Hüttenbichl and makes the transition onto the Bavarian side below the Säuling. In the Königswinkel area, the route reaches the surroundings of Neuschwanstein Castle, the most distinctive cultural and landscape point of the loop. After that, the route heads back toward Ammerwald, linking longer rolling sections with gravel and trail...

Popular circular trail in the Ammergau Alps Nature Park, Bavaria. This is the official hiking trail to Graswang of the Ammergau Alps tourism organisation. From Oberammergau, the trail leads through beautiful mountain scenery with panoramic views. At a fairly constant altitude and surrounded by mountains, the trail first leads through the Ettaler Weidmoos to Graswang and from there back mostly along the edge of the forest. Highlights of the route: - Stop off at the Gröbel-Alm - Visit the...

Popular circular hiking trail in the Ammergau Alps Nature Park, Bavaria. The Kolbensattel ski area in Oberammergau is ideal for long hikes in summer. If you prefer to take it easy, this circular trail from the car park at the Kolbenbahn cable car via the Grottenweg trail and along the Ammer river is a good choice. After the ascent at the start of the hike, you can explore the Ammertal valley in Oberammergau and the magnificent nature of the Ammergau Alps in a relaxed manner. Highlights of...

Challenging mountain bike tour with marvellous views near Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria. Start at the hiking car park in Griesen. From here, the route follows the "Plansee-Friedergries" sign. On gravel paths, the route heads into the valley into the Friedergries and through the Naidernachtal valley. After a long descent, the route finally climbs "In der Naidernach". The route continues across a large meadow towards Plansee. Once the route reaches Plansee, keep right and follow the lakeside...

Panoramic 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...

Admittedly a very long stage, but one that leads in a very varied way from the beautiful Pflegersee to the breathtaking mountain world of the western Ammergebirge to the almost untouched Elmaugriess. And the grand finale: Linderhof Palace, former residence of Ludwig II, King of Bavaria. The overview list of all stages of the Purple Trail can be found here: https://www.alltrails.com/lists/via-alpina-purple-trail