Best trails near Rotwand
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Rotwand: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 21 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. Rotwand: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 21 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Rotwand are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.7 (100)·Moderate·13.2 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrChallenging circular route in the Bavarian Prealps, Bavaria The hike from Spitzingsee to the Rotwandhaus, just below the summit of the Rotwand, takes around 3 hours. From there there is a magnificent view over the mountain range of the Pre-Alps. The route begins at the valley station of the Taubensteinbahn, which operates during the summer months. See Tips for more information. It is possible to take the Taubensteinbahn or walk up to the mountain station and on to the Rotwandhaus. There are...
- 4.6 (46)·Hard·16.4 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrChallenging hike in the Mangfallgebirge, Bavaria. The hike to the Rotwand is one of the classics at Spitzingsee. The start is the car park at the Taubensteinbahn cable car. Take the Hermann-Kleber-Weg to the summit of the Rotwand at 1884 metres above sea level. The second half of the hike is in the Rotwand nature reserve. Highlights of the hike: - Spitzingsee - Klausgraben wildlife sanctuary - Croda Rossa - Rotwand nature reserve
- 4.7 (34)·Hard·9.3 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPanoramic circular route in the Bavarian Alps, Bavaria, Germany This challenging route leads into the Rotwand nature reserve and starts at the Panorama restaurant, which can be reached by cable car. Beautiful mountain panoramas accompany the ascent to the summit of the Rotwand, one of Munich's most popular and easiest to climb local mountains. The charming landscape here is very varied. Magnificent views of lush alpine landscapes inspire the hiker's heart as well as the almost alpine...
- 4.3 (36)·Hard·15 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrPopular hiking route at Spitzingsee in the south of Bavaria. The route starts at the car park at Spitzingsee. A little way along the picturesque shore of the lake, the route reaches the village of the same name, where there are refreshment stops. Following the path towards Rote Valepp, the route climbs steadily through the forest and across alpine meadows past the Schwarzkopf and Gleiselstein. Finally, it passes the Rotwand, and the route turns right to the Rotwandhaus. The Rotwandhaus is...
- 4.5 (35)·Hard·15.9 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrCircular route with great views from Spitzingsee to the Bavarian foothills of the Alps. From the Taubensteinbahn valley station, it first goes along the shore of the Spitzingsee before the ascent to the Rotwandhaus begins, where there are overnight stays and refreshment stops. From here it is only a few meters in altitude to the summit of the Croda Rossa and impressive mountain panoramas. Highlights: - Great mountain panoramas - Refreshment Rotwandhaus
- 4.7 (22)·Hard·12.7 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrPopular mountain tour in the Bavarian Prealps from Spitzingsattel, Bavaria. Just 45 minutes south of Munich and also the highest peak in the Schliersee region, the easily accessible Rotwand is a popular destination for day hikes. The summit offers breathtaking views of the Austrian Alps as well as the Wetterstein and Karwendel mountains on the German side. If you want to shorten the tour, you can take the Taubenstein cable car for the ascent or descent, which makes the hike considerably...
- 4.4 (21)·Hard·13.8 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrPanoramic circular hike in the Mangfallgebirge in the Bavarian Prealps. The hiking route leads from the picturesque Spitzingsee lake via the Taubenstein, Kirchstein and Rotwandkopf peaks to the Rotwand. The hiking trail is steep, sometimes rocky and challenging, but you will be rewarded with marvellous views of the Alpine foothills. ---- Accessible by bus and train
- 4.7 (28)·Hard·17.7 km·Est. 6.5–7.5 hrPanoramic circular hike in Bavaria. Start at the car park at the Taubensteinbahn cable car. Walk southwards along the shore of Lake Spitzingsee and follow the course of the Rote Valepp. At the Waitzinger Alm winter parlour, turn left and walk along the Pfanngraben. Continue to the Rotwandhaus and from there climb the Rotwand. You return to the Hermann-Kleber-Weg and now hike - steadily downhill - back to the starting point.
- 4.6 (14)·Hard·20.9 km·Est. 8–9 hrPanoramic hiking trail near Bayrischzell, Bavaria. As one of Munich's local mountains, it may not be an insider tip, but it is still worth a visit. There are numerous paths to the summit, although it takes a little longer coming from Oberberg, but you pass the beautiful Soinsee lake on the way. Highlights of the tour: - Alpbach - Soinsee lake - Großtiefeltalalm - Croda Rossa - Rotwandkopf
- 3.9 (4)·Hard·13.2 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular hike from Schliersee to the highest peak of the Mangfallgebirge. A real classic from Fischhausen-Neuhaus railway station around Spitzingsee lake up to the LSG Rotwand with magnificent panoramic views. Highlights of the hike: - Spitzingsee - Wurzhütte past in the direction of Valepp - Rotwand & Rotwandhaus ---------------------------- Accessible by bus and train
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Rotwand?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Rotwand. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 19 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Rotwand?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Rotwand is Spitzingsee - Taubenstein - Rotwandhaus, which has a 4.7 star rating from 100 reviews. This trail is 13.2 km long with an elevation gain of 753 m.
What is the longest trail near Rotwand?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Rotwand is Spitzingsee -Rotwandhaus - Kloaschaualm. This trail is estimated to be 38.0 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Rotwand?
Rotwand: With an ascent of 1,543 m, Spitzingsee -Rotwandhaus - Kloaschaualm has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Ascent to Taubensteinhaus and Rotwandhaus with 1,475 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Rotwand?
The most popular and difficult trail near Rotwand is Rotwand from Spitzingsee with a 4.6-star rating from 46 reviews.