Best wildlife trails in Ettal

Famous 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...

Promising 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...

Popular summit tour in the Ammergau Alps The Notkarspitze is known for its magnificent views of the Zugspitze massif. That is why it is always well visited, despite the difficult ascent. The route also sees two other great peaks - the Ochsensitz and the Ziegelspitze. Incredible mountain scenery rewards the effort of the climb! This route from Ettal via the Ochsensitz and the Ziegelspitz to the Notkarspitze requires fitness and sure-footedness. Technically, however, the hike is primarily...

Panoramic 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

This 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.