Best trails near Eschenlaine
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Eschenlaine: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 12 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Eschenlaine: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 12 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Eschenlaine are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.7 (2)·Hard·24.6 km·Est. 10–11 hrA long stage is ahead, but if necessary a stopover can be made in Eschenlohe. From the Herzogstand you descend on the western side to Heimgarten. Some places require sure-footedness and a head for heights and are partially secured with wire ropes. After the descent into the Loisachtal, the ascent begins via the Hohe Kisten to the Weilheimer Hütte. The overview list of all stages of the Purple Trail can be found here: https://www.alltrails.com/lists/via-alpina-purple-trail
- 4.7 (8)·Moderate·10.6 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrRefreshing hiking trail in Eschenlohe, Bavaria. This picturesque route leads from Eschenlohe through the Eschenlain valley to Lake Walchensee. This is one of the deepest and largest alpine lakes in Germany. It is therefore worth making a detour to or even around the lake. The hike can easily be started from Eschenlohe railway station. There is a bus connection in Einsiedl for the onward journey. Hiking highlights: - Walchensee lake - Eschenlaine valley - Wengwies Castle near the route
- 4.9 (10)·Hard·20.4 km·Est. 8.5–9 hrPopular mountain bike tour or hike in the Bavarian Prealps, Bavaria. This MTB tour or hike is primarily aimed at mountain bikers who already have good riding technique and are in good physical condition. Up to the summit of the Hohe Kisten you steadily gain altitude. The way back then includes a lot of downhill fun, some of which is quite steep. Highlights of the tour: - Hohe Kisten - View over the Ester Mountains - Kesselkoepfe - Eschenlaine
- 5.0 (5)·Moderate·29.9 km·Est. 10–11 hrPanoramic mountain bike tour in the Estergebirge in the Bavarian Prealps near Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The route starts near Eschenlohe at the hikers' car park at the foot of the mountain range. The route then leads past the Schluchtblick Asamklamm gorge via the Walchenseer Steig. The route then circles the Simetsberg and returns to the starting point via the Gachentod gorge. MTB experience is recommended for this route. The ascent to the Hechtlerhütte near the Kuhalm is on a wide forest...
- 4.5 (9)·Hard·45.4 km·Est. 13–14 hrAfter starting in Eschenlohe, the route leads through the Eschenlain valley, then over the Simetsberg up to the Walchensee viewpoint. Then with a trail option down to Wallgau. From there, bike up into the picturesque Finztal valley and reward your efforts with a stop at the Esterbegalm. After the rest, the route takes you downhill on refreshing tarmac/gravel to Garmisch and then along the picturesque and quiet "Ursprungsweg" to Eschenlohe. A great spring or autumn tour, as it is exposed to...
- 3.9 (6)·Moderate·53.1 km·Est. 15.5–17 hrScenic mountain bike circuit around the Estergebirge mountains near Eschenlohe, Bavaria. This scenic route starts in Eschenlohe and leads through forests and meadows, past the beautiful Walchensee lake and up to the mountain pasture, where you can enjoy a sensational view of the Karwendel and Wetterstein panorama (and a slice or two of cake at the Gschwandtnerbauer farm). Via Garmisch you return to the starting point in Eschenlohe. Highlights of the route: - View of the Karwendel and...
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·16.7 km·Est. 6–7 hrThis route follows stage 11 of the Maximiliansweg, a long-distance trail through Germany and Austria, beginning in Eschenlohe and ending at the Herzogstandhaus. The path departs Eschenlohe past the historic St. Clemens Church and heads east through the scenic Eschenlaine Valley. It winds along clear mountain streams and through dense forests, bypassing the Ölrain peak before climbing toward the Heimgarten and Herzogstand mountains, where hikers gain views of the Karwendel range and Walchensee...
- 4.5 (3)·Hard·50.1 km·Est. 14–15.5 hrExciting nature excursion near Ohlstadt, Bavaria. Scenically beautiful tour through the forests between Kochelsee and Walchensee, with a rewarding extension around Walchensee. Also ideal in summer, as the shady forests offer plenty of shelter as well as opportunities to cool off in the water. Highlights of the tour: - Walchensee - Jochfleck - Swimming opportunities
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·25.1 km·Est. 9–10 hrScenic mountain bike tour between Eschenlohe and Walchensee in the Bavarian Pre-Alps. The fantastic panoramic tour leads from Eschenlohe up to the Heimgartenhaus with a subsequent crisp trail descent to Ohlstadt. ------------------------------------------ Accessible by bus and train
- 3.1 (10)·Moderate·43.8 km·Est. 12.5–14 hrFrom Eschenlohe around the Herzogsstand. This variant leads along the rocky path. The highest point of the tour is 935 metres above sea level, making it a good spring or late autumn tour. On the ascent just before the Kesselbergsattel near Urfeld, there is a short stretcher section. The section directly on the B11 is of course very busy in good weather! Also be sure to ride the loop around the Walchensee peninsula - the colour of the lake here is gigantic!
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Eschenlaine?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Eschenlaine. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 8 hiking trails, 5 mountain biking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Eschenlaine?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Eschenlaine is Via Alpina Purple Trail, Segment 58 : Herzogstand - Weilheimer Hütte, which has a 4.7 star rating from 2 reviews. This trail is 24.6 km long with an elevation gain of 1,736 m.
What is the longest trail near Eschenlaine?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Eschenlaine is Murnau am Staffelsee - Burgrain. This trail is estimated to be 57.1 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Eschenlaine?
Eschenlaine: With an ascent of 1,736 m, Via Alpina Purple Trail, Segment 58 : Herzogstand - Weilheimer Hütte has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Rund ums Estergebirge über den Grottenweg with 1,666 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Eschenlaine?
The most popular and difficult trail near Eschenlaine is Via Alpina Purple Trail, Segment 58 : Herzogstand - Weilheimer Hütte with a 4.7-star rating from 2 reviews.