Best trails near Pürschling
4.4(165 reviews)
Pürschling: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 8 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. Pürschling: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 8 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Pürschling are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.7 (82)·Hard·10.9 kmPanoramic circular trail in the Ammergau Alps, Bavaria. This challenging and beautiful route leads to the Zugspitze region in the Ammergau Alps. Starting at the Unterammergau car park, a mountain tour of superlatives awaits sporty hikers. The route takes you through the Schleifmühlenklamm gorge, which brings the history of the ancestors to life, when people worked hard to earn their living here with whetstones! All this in a beautiful natural setting between the Oberammergau and...
- 4.6 (40)·Hard·10.6 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrPopular hike in the Ammergau Alps Nature Park, Bavaria. The Teufelstättkopf is also a popular hiking destination in the Ammergau Alps due to its relatively easy accessibility. The hike up to the August-Schuster-Haus is fairly relaxed. Towards the summit, there is a short climb, partly secured by wire ropes. However, the views over the Ammergau Alps from the summit cross immediately make you forget all your efforts. Highlights of the hike: - August-Schuster-Haus - Summit of the...
- 4.6 (18)·Hard·6.6 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrHiking route with stunning views in the Ammergau Alps Nature Park. Official ascent route of the tourism organisation Ammergauer Alpen GmbH to the August-Schuster-Haus from Oberammergau, Bavaria. Highlights of the hike: - Rest at the Kolbelsattelhütte hut - View of the Alpine panorama from the August-Schuster-Haus - Visit to the Ammergau Museum in Oberammergau
- 4.4 (11)·Moderate·7.2 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrThis scenic mountain descent connects the August-Schuster-Haus on the Pürschling ridge with the valley town of Unterammergau. The path winds down through alpine pastures and shaded evergreen forests, offering sweeping views of the Ammergau Alps. Along the way, hikers pass the Kolbensattelhütte, a welcome spot to rest and take in the view. The terrain transitions from rocky mountain tracks near the top to smoother forest paths further down. Sturdy footwear helps navigate the steeper and looser...
- 4.7 (8)·Hard·17.2 km·Est. 6–7 hrVaried circular hike in the Ammergau Alps Nature Park, Bavaria. The hike to the summit of the Pürschling (1566 metres above sea level) is one of the relatively easier mountain tours in the Ammergau Alps. Nevertheless, you should not underestimate the Pürschlingsweg and bring sure-footedness, sufficient stamina and sturdy shoes. Highlights of the hike: - Pürschling - Oberammergau - Views over the Ammergau Alps - Rustic refreshment stops
- 5.0 (3)·Hard·9.3 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrThis route links the royal architecture of Schloss Linderhof with the alpine meadows of the Kolbensattel region. The landscape is dominated by steep limestone formations and high-altitude vegetation typical of the Northern Limestone Alps, featuring spruce, fir, and beech trees. As the elevation increases, the surroundings open to provide views of the Ettal Abbey and the peak of the Kofel. The trail surface is structured as a combination of stabilized forest roads and narrower mountain paths...
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·18.3 km·Est. 7–8 hrThis route follows stage 9 of the Maximiliansweg, a long-distance trail through Germany and Austria, beginning at Schloss Linderhof and ending at the Hörnlehütte. The path departs from the Linderhof palace grounds and climbs via long switchbacks through the forests and krummholz zones of the Pürschling mountain. It descends along the Pürschlingweg past the Josephsflecken chapel and the Schleifmühlenklamm gorge into Unterammergau before making a final ascent to the Hörnle ridge. Overnight...
- 3.0 (1)·Hard·38.3 km·Est. 17–18.5 hr3-4 day ridge hike. Most of the route leads over the ridge and is a real pleasure in fine weather. Start at Füssen Tegelbergbahn. 1st hut Kenzenhütte (great hut food, room, bathroom) 2nd hut Brunnenkopfaus 3rd hut Alfred Schuster Haus (rustic hut, with very modest washing facilities). Destination Oberammergau. Please note that the return journey to Füssen by public transport is not easy. During the school holidays in Bavaria, the buses are even less frequent.
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Pürschling?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Pürschling. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 8 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Pürschling?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Pürschling is Teufelstättkopf - Pürschling, which has a 4.7 star rating from 82 reviews. This trail is 10.9 km long with an elevation gain of 855 m.
What is the longest trail near Pürschling?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Pürschling is Oberammergau Hüttentour. This trail is estimated to be 38.3 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Pürschling?
Pürschling: With an ascent of 2,887 m, Oberammergau Hüttentour has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Maximiliansweg Stage 9: Linderhof - Hörnlehütte with 1,294 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Pürschling?
The most popular and difficult trail near Pürschling is Teufelstättkopf - Pürschling with a 4.7-star rating from 82 reviews.