Best waterfall trails in Ettal
4.5(16 reviews)
Explore the most popular waterfall 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.
Top trails
- 4.7 (7)·Moderate·6.7 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrAfter 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:...
- 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
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·11.4 mi·Est. 7–8 hrThis route follows stage 9 of the Maximiliansweg, a long-distance trail through Germany and Austria, beginning at Schloss Linderhof and ending at the Hörnlehütte. The path departs from the Linderhof palace grounds and climbs via long switchbacks through the forests and krummholz zones of the Pürschling mountain. It descends along the Pürschlingweg past the Josephsflecken chapel and the Schleifmühlenklamm gorge into Unterammergau before making a final ascent to the Hörnle ridge. Overnight...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest waterfall trail in Ettal?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest waterfall trail in Ettal is Maximiliansweg Stage 9: Linderhof - Hörnlehütte. This trail is estimated to be 11.4 mi long.
Which waterfall trail has the most elevation gain in Ettal?
Ettal: With an ascent of 4,245 ft, Maximiliansweg Stage 9: Linderhof - Hörnlehütte has the most elevation gain of all of the waterfall trails in the area. The next highest ascent for waterfall trails is Roßeck, Hennenkopf und Püschling with 3,225 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult waterfall trail in Ettal?
The most popular and difficult waterfall trail in Ettal is Roßeck, Hennenkopf und Püschling with a 4.8-star rating from 7 reviews.