Best lake trails in Ettal

After the last long stage, this one from Linderhof to the Kenzen hut is rather short and invites you to linger, relax, and let your mind roam free. The trail leads steadily upwards along the Sägertalbach stream to the Bäckenalm pasture. From there, it then becomes steep to climb the 1,536m high Bäckenalmsattel pass. On the western side, the trail leads down across alpine meadows to the Kenzen hut. The overview list of all stages of the Purple Trail can be found here:...

This 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...