Best forest trails in Naturschutzgebiet Schachen und Reintal

Popular hiking trail with great views in Werdenfesler Land, Bavaria. The 2,962-meter-high Zugspitze is a mountain of superlatives. As the highest elevation in Germany, you have an unbelievable 360° panoramic view of the surrounding Alpine landscape from the summit. This route begins south of Garmisch-Partenkirchen and leads through the Partnach Gorge to the Reintalangerhütte. Up to here, the ascent is still relatively easy. From the Reintalangerhütte, it becomes quite steep and technically...

Stage 1 of the Zugspitz Tour via Reintal, Bavaria. Numerous routes lead to the Zugspitze, with its 2962 m above sea level the highest mountain in Germany. The ascent through the Reintal (Route A) is the easiest, but also the longest of the Zugspitze tours. As a rule, the hike is run in two daily stages. The scenic first stage runs from Garmisch-Partenkirchen along the Partnach and through the Reintal to the Reintalangerhuette (book accommodation in advance). There are no technically...

This stunning trail is located in the Schachen and Reintal Nature Reserve and starts at the Garmisch-Partenkirchen car park, right next to which there is also a railway station. It winds through a stunning natural landscape and ends at the Zugspitze (2,962 m). From the starting point, the trail climbs steadily up to the Zugspitze. The route follows the Hoher Weg, passing the Kochelberg-Alm and the Partnachalm. The Partnach river runs parallel to the route, following it as far as the...

Atmospheric hike through the Partnach Gorge near Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria. This hike starts at the ski stadium in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and heads south towards Partnachklamm. She continues on royal paths to chess. Here the Kälbersteig is passed, where it goes steadily uphill. Magnificent views of the surrounding region are offered on the way to Schachen. Arriving at the Schachen, you can take a guided tour of the historic castle or visit the botanical garden, where many species of...

Panoramic hike in the Karwendel. This hike is one of the highlights in the Alpenwelt Karwendel and leads to the magnificent hunting lodge, which is enthroned high up in the Wetterstein mountains and offers a magnificent panoramic view. The mountain hike begins in Schachen. The ascent to the Lautersee and Ferchensee lakes finally begins in Mittenwald. Forest roads lead to the Wettersteinalm. This is the perfect place for a short breather and a cool drink. Several hairpin bends lead over the...

This route is the 45th stage of the Via Alpina, a long-distance hiking trail through eight Alpine countries, which begins at the Meilerhütte and ends at the Reintalangerhütte. This route is part of the new Via Alpina trail, which was updated in April 2024 and now consists of 116 stages. The trail descends from the rugged peaks of the Wetterstein Mountains, crossing the border between Austria and Germany. The route leads through spectacular rocky landscapes and scree slopes down into the...

Alpine hike in the Wetterstein mountains, Bavaria. This wonderful hike begins at the mountain station of the Kreuzeckbahn. After a few hundred meters you enter the Bernadeinsteig. Follow the Bernadeinsteig, which is classified as quite easy, to the Bockhuette in the middle of the "Schachen und Reintal" nature reserve, which is usually open between June and September. After a stop, it's back to the Kreuzeckbahn on the well-known hiking trail (be sure to research the operating times before the...

This route is stage 46 of the Via Alpina, a long-distance trail that crosses eight Alpine countries, starting at the Reintalangerhütte and ending at the Coburger Hütte. This route is part of the new Via Alpina itinerary, updated in April 2024 and consisting of 116 stages. The trail crosses the border between Germany and Austria once again, ascending from the Reintal valley toward the Zugspitzplatt plateau. The route winds through a high-altitude, rocky, lunar landscape, crossing the...

Varied trekking tour in the Bavarian/Austrian Alps. A beautiful and very contrasting stage is ahead. First it goes uphill to the threshold of the barren Zugspitzplatte, where you change over the Gatterl to the Austrian side. Below the impressive Wetterwand, you hike across the pastures to the Sebensee and the Coburger Hütte. The overview list of all segments of the Red Trail can be found here: https://www.alltrails.com/lists/via-alpina-red-trail