Best long trails in Farchant
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Explore the most popular long trails near Farchant 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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- 4.5 (54)·Hard·7.3 mi·Est. 6.5–7.5 hrPopular mountain tour from Farchant in the Ester Mountains in the Bavarian Pre-Alps. Up to the wildly romantic waterfalls, this is a relaxed hike, but up to the Fricken it becomes very steep and demanding. Good physical condition and surefootedness should therefore be as much a part of your luggage as sturdy shoes. The way back down is less steep, but also very nice! Start at the paid car park in the Kuhfluchtweg. There is also a WC here. Highlights: - Kuhfluch waterfalls - Views of the...
- 4.6 (14)·Hard·14.8 mi·Est. 9.5–10.5 hrDemanding hike to the Krottenkopfhütte near Farchant, Bavaria. The Krottenkopf (2,086 m) is the highest mountain in the Bavarian Prealps and offers the experienced mountaineer excellent views. Even if the path is not overly steep, it can be quite strenuous due to the long ascent and the great difference in altitude of approx. 1,500 meters. First the path leads through flat meadow terrain before the steeper ascent begins in the mountain forest. Continuously rising - without flattening - it...
- 5.0 (4)·Hard·7.8 mi·Est. 7–8 hrThe trail traverses the limestone slopes of the Estergebirge, linking the valley floor to the alpine zone. The route is characterized by a transition from mixed mountain forests of spruce and beech to open meadows and dwarf pine fields near the summit. Geological features include the porous karst rock typical of the region, which influences the local drainage patterns. The path structure includes uneven, stony sections and soft forest loam, requiring navigation over exposed natural steps and...
- 4.0 (4)·Moderate·25.8 mi·Est. 12.5–13.5 hrVaried mountain bike tour in the Ammergebirge nature reserve, Bavaria. This mountain bike tour can be easily reached by public transport - the starting point of the tour is the train station in Farchant. From here you circle several mountain ranges of the Ammergebirge, cycle through the valley of the Elmaubach and past the Ettaler mill (refreshments available). The majority of the route leads through the forest. Highlights of the tour: - Ettal mill - Valley of the Loisach - View over the...
- 4.9 (6)·Hard·14.7 mi·Est. 8–9 hrFrom Farchant (680m) over the Spielleitenstrasse to Waldsaum and then left on the Spielleitenweg direction SW to Burgrain (720m). There on the trail parking lot at Lahnenwiesgraben in acute angle right direction N the forestry road steeply towards "Enningalm-Reschbergwiesen" up. After a left turn, it becomes flatter in the direction of NW. Over the idyllic Reschberg meadows in the direction of the NW. At 1120m you will find the Via Alpina Purple, on which now direction W up to 1490m ... More...
- 4.2 (8)·Hard·10.2 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrPanoramic hiking route in the district of Garmisch-Patenkirchen, Upper Bavaria Beautiful hiking highlights await on the hiking route from Farchant to Wallgau. After a solid ascent right at the beginning, the wonderful mountain panorama inspires. The Esterbergalm or the Finzalm invite you to extra indulgence. Shortly before the end, the route delights with the small waterfall. Highlights: - impressive landscape - Mountain panorama - Little waterfall - optional Alm stop
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·10.3 mi·Est. 9–9.5 hrGreat mountain tour with magnificent views of the Notkarspitze. The hike begins at the Ettaler Sattel and initially leads steeply uphill through woodland. The path runs along the long east ridge, over the Ochsensitz and the Ziegelspitz, up to the summit of the Notkarspitze. From the Hasenjöchl, the route follows a ridge path in a southerly direction to the Brünstelskopf. The descent is via steep, partly eroded paths that require surefootedness and leads through the Gießenbachtal valley back...
- Hard·11.6 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrPopular and promising mountain bike tour at the foot of the Zugspitze in Farchant, Bavaria. The MTB tour begins at the hiking car park at Kirchbichl in Oberau and runs steadily uphill towards Farchant. The path leads over the lake and the Reschbergwiese back to the starting point of the tour. Great views and nice rest areas are the reward for all the hard work. You can take a break in the Diessener Hütte on the Reschbergwiese. Highlights: - Wonderful prospects - Local flora and fauna -...