Best city walk trails in Garmisch-Partenkirchen

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Explore the most popular city walk trails near Garmisch-Partenkirchen 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

#1 - Geological Trail Garmisch-Partenkirchen
3.8 (35)·Easy·2.2 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hr
Idyllic and informative nature trail in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria. The geological educational trail starts near the Olympic ski jump and runs along the Partnach. Numerous rock samples from all over the Alps are exhibited on the right and left side of the path. The oldest of these is around 500 million years old. The path has a very gentle incline and invites you to take a nice walk along the river. Easily accessible by bus and train. There are also numerous parking spaces at the...
#2 - In the footsteps of Richard Strauss
4.5 (3)·Easy·2.7 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
Themed trail through Garmisch-Partenkirchen via Richard Strauss. Start: Villa Christina in the spa gardens of Partenkirchen, in which the Richard Strauss Institute is located Highlights: - Richard-Strauss-Platz with a memorial in the center of Garmisch - Former home of Strauss and his family, which is still used privately by descendants to this day - Grave in the back of the Garmisch Friedhof

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest city walk trail in Garmisch-Partenkirchen?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest city walk trail in Garmisch-Partenkirchen is In the footsteps of Richard Strauss. This trail is estimated to be 2.7 mi long.

Which city walk trail has the most elevation gain in Garmisch-Partenkirchen?

Garmisch-Partenkirchen: With an ascent of 137 ft, Geological Trail Garmisch-Partenkirchen has the most elevation gain of all of the city walk trails in the area. The next highest ascent for city walk trails is In the footsteps of Richard Strauss with 104 ft of elevation gain.