Best hard trails in Ettal
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Explore the most popular hard trails near Ettal with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.4 (70)·Hard·4.3 miFamous via ferrata in the Ammergau Alps, Bavaria This route leads from the car park at Ettal Abbey to the summit of the Ettaler Mandl and back again. Since the first half of the hike is all uphill, a certain fitness level is an advantage. From Ettal, you first walk along a small river through dense mountain forest before you reach the via ferrata. Although this is relatively short and easy to do, sure-footedness, sturdy shoes, and a head for heights are essential. The via Ferrata is also...
- 4.5 (45)·Hard·8.5 mi·Est. 6–7 hrPromising summit hike in the Ammergau Alps from Linderhof Castle. The first part of the ascent is technically easy on well-developed paths to the Brunnenkopfhütte, which offers refreshment stops from May to October. However, since a lot of altitude has to be overcome up to this point, you should be in good physical condition. Then it goes on steep paths, some of which are secured by wire ropes, to the summit. At the end there is also an easy climbing area, so surefootedness and a head for...
- 4.4 (20)·Hard·6.4 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrPanoramic summit crossing near Ettal in the Ammergau Alps. This mountain hike leads to the Notkarspitze. Surefootedness and a head for heights are required on this hike. However, the ascent is rewarded with magnificent views. Occasionally, larger steps and roots have to be overcome. Many sections are secured with wire ropes. Highlights: - Great views
- 4.3 (9)·Hard·8.1 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrScenic hike to the Grosse Klammspitze in the Ammergau Alps. The hike to the Brunnenkopfhütte can be completed safely. There is an excellent view from here. The hut is a great excursion destination and invites you to linger with its deck chairs and a giant swing. The climb to the fountainhead is also entirely unproblematic; only the last few meters to the summit cross pose a specific potential danger - after all, the ridge, with a steel cable, runs directly into, securing the abyss. Turning...
- 4.8 (7)·Hard·10 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrBreathtaking hike in the Ammergau Alps Nature Park, Bavaria. There is an option to arrive at the Linderhof car park, but there is also a bus stop not that far from the starting point. It goes through the beautiful forest to some vantage points. At the end of the tour, it scores with the impressive Linderhof Palace with its palace park. Highlights of the tour: - Roßeck (1305 m) - Wellhead Hut - Hen's Head (1768) - Linderhof Palace - Venus Grotto in the Linderhof Palace Park
- 4.1 (3)·Hard·7.1 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrGreat summit hike in the Ammergau Alps This beautiful hiking trail leads to the beautiful Brunnenkopfhütte, the former hunting lodge of Max II, which lies just below the Brunnenkopf summit. You can reach the summit very quickly from here, but the view from the hut is already worth the climb. With a Kaiserschmarrn and a cold drink you can strengthen yourself here before the descent. In the valley lies the Linderhof Palace, which is also worth a visit.
- 4.2 (9)·Hard·10 mi·Est. 7.5–8 hrDemanding circular hike from Graswang in the Ammergau Alps. The ascent is not that easy - you have to climb a bit in different places and a head for heights is also an advantage. You will be rewarded with fantastic views and a wonderful route over Mittageck, Kieneckspitz, Kienjoch and Geißsprungkopf. Warning: there are no places to stop for refreshments on the way. ------------------------------ Accessible by bus and train
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·35.3 mi·Est. 15–16.5 hrThis epic and scenically outstanding route connects two of the most iconic locations in the Bavarian Alps: the spiritual center of Ettal Abbey and Lake Eibsee, known as the "Bavarian Caribbean," at the foot of the Zugspitze. The path explores the Ammergau Alps and the Werdenfelser Land, following a demanding mixture of alpine forestry roads, cycle paths along the Loisach River, and lakeside trails. A central highlight is the contrast between the Baroque splendor of the Ettal Basilica and the...
- 4.2 (6)·Hard·9.9 mi·Est. 7–8 hrThis hike to the Notkarspitze has some steep stages. From the summit you have a great panoramic view of the Ammergau Alps, on the rugged limestone mountains of the Wetterstein and the Karwendel and out to the Ammersee and Starnberger See in the Bavarian Alpine foothills. The steep ascent over the gorge of the Gießenbach provides for adventure feeling, but also requires some orientation.
- 4.0 (2)·Hard·11.8 mi·Est. 8–8.5 hrFrom WP at Graswang (880m) SW direction to Linder and at this river downstream to the bridge, turn right direction SO after Dickelschwaig and continue towards Kienjoch. At the junction "Kuhalmstr." Turn right onto the small path and on this soon steeply SW direction through the forest. At 1050m you meet the Forstrasse, which you follow to the left uphill towards Notkarspitze / Kienjoch. At 1320m you leave the Kuhalm left and follow at 1380m at the signpost "Kienjoch" the path right direction...
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