Best lake trails in Eschenlohe
3.5(32 reviews)
Explore the most popular lake trails near Eschenlohe with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 4.7 (8)·Moderate·6.6 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrRefreshing hiking trail in Eschenlohe, Bavaria. This picturesque route leads from Eschenlohe through the Eschenlain valley to Lake Walchensee. This is one of the deepest and largest alpine lakes in Germany. It is therefore worth making a detour to or even around the lake. The hike can easily be started from Eschenlohe train station. There is a bus connection in Einsiedl for the onward journey. Hiking highlights: - Walchensee lake - Eschenlaine valley - Wengwies Castle near the route
- 4.5 (9)·Hard·28.2 mi·Est. 13–14 hrAfter starting in Eschenlohe, it goes straight through the Eschenlainetal, then over the Simetsberg up to the Walchensee lookout point. Then with the trail option down to Wallgau. From there you bike up into the picturesque Finztal valley, to reward your effort with a stop at the Esterbegalm. After the rest, it goes on refreshing asphalt / gravel downhill to Garmisch and then on the "original path" picturesque and quiet to Eschenlohe. Great spring or autumn tour, as it is almost continuously...
- 3.1 (10)·Moderate·27.2 mi·Est. 12.5–14 hrFrom Eschenlohe to the ducal estate. This variant leads over the rock path. The highest point of the tour is 935 m above sea level, so it is well suited as a spring or late autumn tour. On the ascent just before the Kesselbergsattel near Urfeld there is a small carrying passage. The section directly on the B11 is of course very busy when the weather is nice! It is also essential to take the loop around the Walchensee peninsula - the color of the lake is gigantic here!
- 4.1 (3)·Hard·26.1 mi·Est. 13–14.5 hrThis tour includes the "difficult ascent to the Windwurfeck" (not really worthwhile). Long driveway to the three brands with beautiful views of the Murnauer Moos, steep descent to Unterammergau, along the Ammer via Oberammergau again up to the Bärenbadflecken. The final downhill trail that follows is largely rideable.
- 1.0 (2)·Hard·21.4 mi·Est. 10.5–11.5 hrFrom the PP at the motorway exit Eschenlohe (625m) direction Höllenstein (630m). There, shortly before the right direction Ettaler Mandl. Always follow the signs. After about 7km right high part in the forest, first Karrenweg, later narrow trail. You land near Bärenbadflecken. From there, a detour to Soile Alm (1325m). From there on the forest road to Oberammergau, at 1070m turn right into the trail into Lainetal. In Oberammergau along the Kaserenmauer along and turn left into the trail along...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest lake trail in Eschenlohe?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest lake trail in Eschenlohe is Von Eschenlohe um das Estergebirge. This trail is estimated to be 28.2 mi long.
Which lake trail has the most elevation gain in Eschenlohe?
Eschenlohe: With an ascent of 5,036 ft, MBT-Tour um den Aufacker has the most elevation gain of all of the lake trails in the area. The next highest ascent for lake trails is Rund um den Herzogsstand (Variante über Felsenweg) with 4,481 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult lake trail in Eschenlohe?
The most popular and difficult lake trail in Eschenlohe is Von Eschenlohe um das Estergebirge with a 4.5-star rating from 9 reviews.