Best trails near Schloss Elmau

Scenic hike to the Ferchensee, Bavaria. This hike leads from Elma Castle to Ferchensee, once around and back again. Right at the beginning of the hike, Elmau Castle is left behind and heads towards Ferchenbach, which is accompanied for a long stretch. With the rippling water in your ears, you walk through the beautiful mountain landscapeteinspitze, and we invite you to take a short bathing break before returning. The crystal-clear Ferchensee lies at the foot of the Wetters. Highlights: -...

Panoramic hike near Mittenwald in Upper Bavaria. From Schloss Elmau, idyllically situated in the mountains, the route leads up to the famous Hoher Kranzberg and on to Ferchensee. If hikes at higher altitudes are not possible due to the weather, then this is a route that is also feasible in bad weather in the foothills of the Alps. The route leads almost entirely through shady forest and partly across meadows. From the meadows of the Kranzberg, however, there is a fantastic view over the...

Varied circular route around Elmau. This circular route connects the renowned Elmau Castle with the picturesque hamlet of Wamberg. The tour offers a varied route through the mountains of the Wetterstein range. The route is characterised by alternating forest passages and alpine views. Highlights are the passages on the Wamberg mountain and the opportunity to pass the Elmauer Alm. Large sections of the trail offer panoramic views of the Wetterstein massif and the surrounding valleys. The...

Moderate hike in the Wetterstein mountains near Mittenwald Starting at the railway station in Mittenwald, this circular hike leads through the Wetterstein mountains. You hike long stretches along the Ferchenbach stream over several mountain lakes and past the Leinbach waterfalls. The Lautersee and Ferchensee lakes invite you to cool off, especially in summer. There is also a lido at the Lauterbach. Highlights of the route: - Lainbach waterfall - Lake Lauter - Ferchensee lake - Goas-Alm

Panoramic hike from Klais, Bavaria. This tour offers wonderful views of the Wetterstein mountains. The start is quite steep, after which the route is easier and more relaxed into the Elmau valley. Here unique flora on the hummocky meadows, grazing sheep and a magnificent view of the Wettersteinwand will be found. Along the way, there are several opportunities to stop for refreshments and to go for a swim. Highlights: - Great views - Local flora and fauna - Ferchensee lake - Lake Lauter

The route is ideal for snowshoeing. It goes over the ridge of the Hoher Kranzberg to the summit house.

Popular and scenic mountain bike tour at the foot of the Zugspitze near Krün, Bavaria. The MTB tour starts in Elmau and leads along the Königsweg past the Wettersteinalm up to the Schachenhaus am Schachen. All in all, there are quite a few meters of altitude to overcome, so a good basic level of fitness and some experience in the mountains is a must. Great views and nice rest areas are the reward for the hard work. There are seasonal refreshment stops at the Wettersteinalm and the...

Scenic mountain bike tour from Mittenwald into the Wetterstein mountains in the Bavarian Alps. The varied MTB panoramic tour leads to the famous Königshaus am Schachen after a crisp ascent. Here you can stop for refreshments at the Schachenhaus and enjoy a marvellous panoramic view of the Alps. You then return to Mittenwald via Elmau. --- Accessible by bus and train

Panoramic round tour in Bavaria. You can easily arrive by train or park in Klais. The route goes via Elmau to the Meilerhütte cable car valley station, to the Ferchensee lake and from there back to the starting point. You can enjoy the wonderful views along the way. As you share the ascent with hikers, you should be considerate.