Best trails near Riffelköpfe
4.8(187 reviews)
Riffelköpfe: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 3 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. Riffelköpfe: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 3 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Riffelköpfe are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.7 (160)·Strenuous·11.7 kmPopular, adventurous hiking trail with via ferrata near Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria. This classic ascent to the Zugspitze (2,962 m / 9,718 ft) through the Höllental valley is an extensive, high-alpine endeavour that requires technical equipment and expert knowledge. Hikers must carry and know how to use crampons, an ice axe, a via ferrata set and a helmet, as the route presents a combination of hazards. The route leads through the dramatic Höllental Gorge before crossing the potentially...
- 4.9 (26)·Hard·5.1 kmPanoramic via Ferrata to the highest peak in Germany. The Höllentalsteig starts at the Höllentalangerhütte, which can be reached by hiking through the Höllentalklamm gorge from Hammersbach. The via Ferrata is categorized as difficulty C and unsuitable for beginners. Via Ferrata, safety equipment should be used. A rockfall helmet is essential. Microspikes, crampons, and at least one trekking pole (or ice axe) are recommended. The final ascent via the Höllental via Ferrata to the summit of...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Riffelköpfe?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Riffelköpfe is Zugspitze via Höllental, which has a 4.7 star rating from 160 reviews. This trail is 11.7 km long with an elevation gain of 2,358 m.
What is the longest trail near Riffelköpfe?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Riffelköpfe is Zugspitze via Höllental with Descent via Alpspitze. This trail is estimated to be 39.4 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Riffelköpfe?
Riffelköpfe: With an ascent of 2,914 m, Zugspitze via Höllental with Descent via Alpspitze has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Zugspitze via Höllental with 2,358 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Riffelköpfe?
The most popular and difficult trail near Riffelköpfe is Höllental Via Ferrata Zugspitze with a 4.9-star rating from 26 reviews.
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Points of interest
- Höllentalklamm
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- Osterfelderkopf
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- Bergwacht Hans-Ruder-Diensthütte
- Höllentalferner
- Krepbach
- Eibseeblick
- Schwarzenkopf
- Längenfelderkopf
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- Höhenwegbrunnen
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