Best trails near Sankt Jakob
4.6(22 reviews)
Sankt Jakob: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 5 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. Sankt Jakob: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 5 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Sankt Jakob are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 5.0 (6)·Moderate·39.4 km·Est. 9.5–10.5 hrPopular and scenic mountain bike tour around Lake Walchensee near Wallgau, Bavaria. The MTB tour starts in Wallgau and follows cycle paths and tarmac roads to Walchensee. There it goes clockwise in the shade of the forest around the beautiful Walchensee and back to Wallgau. Highlights: - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes - Refreshment stops
- 4.2 (7)·Moderate·58.9 km·Est. 14–15.5 hrIdyllic section of the route in the Alpenwelt Karwendel The second stage of the Isar Cycle Path also offers unforgettable views of the Karwendel, Ester and Wetterstein mountains. You cycle past the Sylvensteinspeichersee lake to Bad Tölz. Highlights: - Distant views - Sylvensteinspeichersee lake
- 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...
- Hard·60.4 km·Est. 16–18 hrThis route follows the first stage of the Marvin Route and connects Lake Kochel with Seefeld. From Lake Kochel, the trail first continues toward Lake Walchen, linking two large pre-Alpine lakes in the opening part of the stage. Beyond the lake, the landscape gradually begins to change. The route continues via Wallgau to Mittenwald, while the broader valley terrain becomes increasingly framed by the mountains of the Karwendel. From there, the stage heads toward Scharnitz and crosses into...
- Hard·64.1 km·Est. 19–20.5 hrChallenging mountain bike tour in the Bavarian Alps, Bavaria This scenic tour starts in Klais and first leads to the Krüner Alm material cable car, from there on a flowing trail to the Finzalm. The route continues along the Finzbach stream back to Wallgau. On the toll road towards Vorderriss, after approx. 6 km take the turn-off via Galgensattel to Walchensee, continue to Jachenau/Berg via the Kotalm to Kochel am See. Accessible by bus and train. There are overnight accommodation and...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Sankt Jakob?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Sankt Jakob is Walchenseerunde ab Wallgau, which has a 5.0 star rating from 6 reviews. This trail is 39.4 km long with an elevation gain of 627 m.
What is the longest trail near Sankt Jakob?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Sankt Jakob is Klais - Krüner Alm - Wallgau - Galgensattel - Jachenau - Kochel. This trail is estimated to be 64.1 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Sankt Jakob?
Sankt Jakob: With an ascent of 1,916 m, Klais - Krüner Alm - Wallgau - Galgensattel - Jachenau - Kochel has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Marvin-Route Stage 1: Kochelsee - Seefeld with 1,810 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Sankt Jakob?
The most popular and difficult trail near Sankt Jakob is Von Eschenlohe um das Estergebirge with a 4.5-star rating from 9 reviews.