Best cross-country skiing trails in Bavaria

This scenic circular route leads through the sunny high plateau above Mittenwald in the Karwendel Mountains. The path connects the idyllic Luttensee with the summit of the Hoher Kranzberg, following a diverse mixture of wide forest tracks, narrow hiking trails, and root-covered woodland paths. A central highlight is the summit of the Hoher Kranzberg (1,391 m), widely considered one of Bavaria's finest "viewing balconies," offering a spectacular 360-degree panorama of the Wetterstein Mountains...

Scenic excursion in Lenggries, Bavaria. This route leads into the forest, sometimes steeper over clearings and through sparse woods, always south of the family farm or the stopper, while the Blaikenberg (1133m) is skirted to the north. The route continues steadily uphill to the Brauneck, where refreshments waiting at the Brauneck Gipfelhaus. Of course, there are great views on top. The route returns to the starting point with a fantastic mountain panorama. In winter, the tour is also very...

Demanding panoramic trail to Hirschberg, Bavaria This tour is known as the first route for many Munich residents. The start for the popular local mountain is at the car park on Bachlerweg. A stop for refreshments and warming up after the tour is recommended here at the Tegernsee ski hut. There is a steep climb up the ski slope before continuing through the forest. Overall, the route to Hirschberg is short and well-developed, always running along the Hirschberg ski piste. The efforts are...

Popular loop to the Hochfelln panoramic mountain in Chiemgau, Bavaria The Hochfelln is a popular panoramic mountain near the Chiemsee lake. From the Staudigl Hütte rest area, the trail leads into the enchanting mountain landscape of the Chiemgau Alps. Via the Thoraualm alp, the route climbs steadily up to the Hochfelln. The view from the vantage point is impressive and the Hochfellnhaus at the summit provides refreshments - it is open daily in good weather. Through the forest and via the...

Promising circular hike near Bayrischzell, Bavaria. This beautiful route leads over alpine and forest roads as well as some mountain paths. You will be rewarded for your efforts by the view of the impressive summit panorama. Highlights: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes

From the Hausbergbahn car park (730m) in the direction of the Horn slope and continue on the Standard Tonihütte ski route in the direction of the Tonihütte or Trögelhütte (1436m). Continue on the upper ski path to the Kreuzalm (1600m). Continue in the direction of Kreuzeck and on the Hochalmweg & from there immediately left into the Bernadeinsteig.

Popular hike in the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park, Bavaria. The start of this hike is the car park at the Alpsee Bergwelt. If you are hiking with children, you can make a fun stop in the Baerenfalle climbing forest or the Adventure Alpe. You hike continuously uphill, which is why all big and small hikers should be quite good on foot. Highlights of the hike: - fantastic views - rustic places to stop for refreshments - idyllic forest paths

Varied ski tour in the Spitzimgsee region. This easy loop is one of the quieter tours in the Spitzingsee region. The route leads through the Dürnbachtal valley along forest roads to the Untere Freudenreichalm. The route continues up to the Obere Firstalm and over the north-east slope to the summit. The route returns to the starting point via the Bodenschneidhaus and the toboggan run.

Great, promising hike to the Lacherspitz, Bavaria. From the Himmelmoos car park, it goes steadily uphill over beautiful alpine meadows via the Wildwasserhütte in the direction of the 1724 m high Lacherspitz in the Mangfall mountains. Once at the top, it's worth lingering a little and taking in the amazing surrounding mountain landscape. The way back is via the Lacheralm. Highlights: - great mountain panorama - local flora and fauna

Moderately difficult mountain hike, which leads in the lower part over forest roads and steep paths and in the summit area over stony paths. Unlike the neighboring Seekarkreuz, the Schönberg is a somewhat quieter alternative. The view from Schönberg over the Isar valley to the Karwendel and Wetterstein mountains is astonishingly extensive and invites you to linger a long time.