Best trail running trails in Ammergebirge Nature Reserve
The Ammergebirge nature reserve is the largest nature reserve in Bavaria and comprises the six municipalities of Ettal, Oberammergau, Unterammergau, Saulgrub-Altenau, Bad Kohlgrub and Bad Bayersoien.
Top sights
Top trails
- 4.6 (64)·Moderate·8.5 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrIdyllic circular hike near Garmisch-Partenkirchen in the Ammer Mountains. A beautifully landscaped hiking trail at the foot of the Kramer. It starts at the Pflegersee and is mostly flat. The route goes through a lot of spruce and pine forests and over some summer pastures where, in the right season, cowbells can be heard ringing. Highlights of the hike: - Lake Pflegersee with refreshments - beautiful views
- 4.5 (50)·Hard·7.7 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular running event in the Ammergebirge nature reserve, Bavaria. This is the 8-km route of the annual Tegelberglauf. However, the route can also be undertaken as a wonderful hike. A stop at the Drehhütte is recommended (note: no card payment possible, closed on Mondays). From the Tegelberg, you can either take the Tegelberg cable car back down to the valley or simply hike back to the car park along the same route. Highlights of the hike: - Tegelberg (1707 m) - Stop for refreshments at the...
- 4.3 (37)·Hard·6.9 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrShort official hiking trail of the tourism organisation Ammergauer Alpen GmbH to the Kolbensattelhütte from Oberammergau, Bavaria. Start is at the car park on the Kolben in Oberammergau. From there, the route passes below the valley station of the Kolben chairlift until it reaches a path at the edge of the forest. This leads along the idyllic Kolbenbach stream to the Kolben-Alm. The path leads a little further up the mountain. At the crossroads, take the right-hand path for the last few...
- 4.4 (15)·Moderate·14.3 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular 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...
- 4.4 (14)·Moderate·5 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular 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...
- 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
- 3.1 (3)·Hard·24.6 km·Est. 9–10 hrA promising trekking stage of the Via Alpina in the Ammer Mountains. Over the lonely cirques of the Halblech Valley and over the Bleckenau in the footsteps of Emperor Maximilian, you return to civilization. Passing the magnificent royal Bavarian fairytale castles of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau, you reach Schwangau and Füssen. The overview list of all stages of the Purple Trail can be found here: https://www.alltrails.com/lists/via-alpina-purple-trail
- 1.0 (1)·Hard·28.5 km·Est. 9–9.5 hrAdmittedly 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
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best hiking trail for running in Ammergebirge Nature Reserve?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best hiking trail for running in Ammergebirge Nature Reserve is Kramerplateauweg - Almhütte, which has a 4.6 star rating from 64 reviews. This trail is 8.5 km long with an elevation gain of 279 m.
What is the longest running trail in Ammergebirge Nature Reserve?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest running trail in Ammergebirge Nature Reserve is Via Alpina Purple Trail, Segment 60 : Garmisch-Partenkirchen - Linderhof. This trail is estimated to be 28.5 km long.
How many running trails are in Ammergebirge Nature Reserve?
There are 9 running trails in Ammergebirge Nature Reserve.These running trails have an average 4.0-star ratingfrom 204 AllTrails community reviews.
Which running trail has the most elevation gain in Ammergebirge Nature Reserve?
Via Alpina Purple Trail, Segment 60 : Garmisch-Partenkirchen - Linderhof has the most elevation gain for running trails with 1,122 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Via Alpina Purple Trail, Segment 62 : Kenzenhütte - Füssen, which has 998 m of elevation gain.
Activities
Attractions
- Beach trails in Ammergebirge Nature Reserve
- Forest trails in Ammergebirge Nature Reserve
- Hard trails in Ammergebirge Nature Reserve
- Lake trails in Ammergebirge Nature Reserve
- Long trails in Ammergebirge Nature Reserve
- Moderate trails in Ammergebirge Nature Reserve
- River trails in Ammergebirge Nature Reserve
- Short trails in Ammergebirge Nature Reserve
- Trails with historic sites in Ammergebirge Nature Reserve
- Trails with views in Ammergebirge Nature Reserve
- Waterfall trails in Ammergebirge Nature Reserve
- Wildflower trails in Ammergebirge Nature Reserve
- Wildlife trails in Ammergebirge Nature Reserve