Best trails near Brandköpfel

This imposing and demanding high-altitude tour leads to the highest peak of the Bavarian Prealps between the Isar and Loisach rivers. The trail explores the mighty north face of the Benediktenwand (1,801 m), following a diverse mixture of broad forestry roads, steep mountain tracks, and rugged rocky paths that require absolute surefootedness in the summit area. A central highlight is the vast panorama from the summit cross, extending from the Wetterstein and Karwendel mountains in the south...

Panoramic hike near Lenggries in the Tölzer Land region. This beautiful but also strenuous hike leads from the mountain station of the Brauneck mountain railway along a breathtaking high-altitude trail to the Benediktenwand and back again via the Tutzinger Hütte. The path over the Achselköpfe requires a head for heights and surefootedness. There are numerous refreshment stops at various mountain huts along the way. ---------------------------------- Mountain railway ascent/descent

This route follows stage 12 of the Maximiliansweg, a long-distance trail through Germany and Austria, beginning at the Herzogstandhaus and ending at the Tutzinger Hütte. The path descends from the Herzogstandhaus past the scenic shores of the Walchensee and Kochelsee lakes before climbing up the Jochberg mountain. It winds northeast through rugged alpine terrain, offering sweeping valley views and passing hidden waterfalls along the base of the Benediktenwand. Overnight stays are accommodated...

Panoramic hike in the foothills of the Bavarian Alps. The tour down to Kochel am See starts at the Tutzinger Hut at the foot of the Benediktenwand. Depending on the weather, the hut is open from mid/end April to the end of October or beginning of November (see "Tips"). The route leads via the Staffelalm alp and the Kochler Alp and then along forest roads down to Kochel am See. There are overnight accommodation and refreshment stops here and the journey can be continued by train from Kochel...

The stage leads from the Tutzinger Hütte in a leisurely hike over the numerous alpine pastures to the Jochbergalm. From here it goes steeply down to the Kesselberghöhe, where you cross the road coming from Walchensee. The stage destination is the well-known Herzogstandhäuser, a popular excursion destination from Walchensee. The overview list of all stages of the Purple Trail can be found here: https://www.alltrails.com/lists/via-alpina-purple-trail