Best hard trails in Garmisch-Partenkirchen
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- 4.8 (431)·Hard·15.2 miPopular hiking trail with great views in Werdenfesler Land, Bavaria. The 2,962-meter-high Zugspitze is a mountain of superlatives. As the highest elevation in Germany, you have an unbelievable 360° panoramic view of the surrounding Alpine landscape from the summit. This route begins south of Garmisch-Partenkirchen and leads through the Partnach Gorge to the Reintalangerhütte. Up to here, the ascent is still relatively easy. From the Reintalangerhütte, it becomes quite steep and technically...
- 4.7 (416)·Hard·10.4 miVaried loop hiking trail in the Ammergau Alps, Bavaria. The Kramerspitz is located north of the city of Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Let's start at the "Zur Maximilianshöhe" car park. The Kramerplateauweg leads to the Kramersteig. The route is relatively demanding, with climbing/scrambling passages. The effort is rewarded with a fantastic view of the Bavarian Alps. This popular route requires a sure-footedness, a good fitness level and a head for heights. This route can be walked all year round...
- 4.7 (216)·Hard·7.3 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrPopular hike near Garmisch-Partenkirchen in the Bavarian foothills of the Alps. The easy-to-walk hiking trail leads slowly upwards in pleasant serpentines over steps. In between, there are beautiful views of Garmisch and, if the weather is good, of the Zugspitze. The famous Wank (1780m) offers a breathtaking view of the Wetterstein Mountains. Shortening the hike by taking the Wankbahn back to the starting point is possible. Highlights: - Great mountain panorama
- 4.7 (121)·Hard·10.4 mi·Est. 8–9 hrStage 1 of the Zugspitz Tour via Reintal, Bavaria. Numerous routes lead to the Zugspitze, with its 2962 m above sea level the highest mountain in Germany. The ascent through the Reintal (Route A) is the easiest, but also the longest of the Zugspitze tours. The hike is usually done in two daily stages. The scenic first stage runs from Garmisch-Partenkirchen along the Partnach and through the Reintal to the Reintalangerhuette (book accommodation in advance). There are no technically demanding...
- 4.8 (242)·Hard·8.8 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrPopular hiking trail with great views in Werdenfelser Land, Bavaria. The Wank near Garmisch-Partenkirchen is well known. Last but not least, it owes this to its excellent location and the breathtaking panoramic view of Garmisch-Partenkirchen and the Wetterstein Mountains. The Zugspitze and Alpspitze in particular can be seen very well from its summit. This route begins at Garmisch-Partenkirchen train station and heads east towards Wank. The ascent to the summit begins at the...
- 4.8 (108)·Hard·4.7 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrStage 2 of the Zugspitz Tour via Reintal, Bavaria. This is the second stage of the ascent to the Zugspitze from Garmisch-Partenkirchen via the Reintal (Route A). Even if this route is considered the easiest of the Zugspitze tours, the final ascent to the summit of Germany's highest mountain should not be underestimated. From the Reintalangerhuette you hike through partly exposed, rope-secured, fall-prone, stony terrain and overcome almost 1600 meters in altitude within a short distance. The...
- 4.7 (170)·Hard·6.7 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrPanoramic loop near Garmisch-Patenkirchen, Bavaria. The Wank near Garmisch-Partenkirchen is well known. Lastly, it owes this to its excellent location and the breathtaking panoramic view of the Wetterstein Mountains. The Zugspitze and Alpspitze, in particular, can be seen very well from its summit. This route starts at the Wankbahn Valley station. Beautiful views of the surrounding Bavarian region accompany the entire ascent. As soon as the summit is reached, you can take a break in the...
- 4.7 (125)·Hard·10.9 mi·Est. 7.5–8 hrExciting circular hiking trail in the Franconian Forest, Bavaria. This hike in the district of Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a real excursion into nature. This moderate to difficult circular tour begins and ends at the Kreuzeckbahn valley station (Garmisch Partenkirchen). Alternatively, you can also start at the Hammersbach car park, which shortens the route. In addition to the magnificent views along the route, you will also pass an exciting gorge, the "Klamm", which is subject to a fee. It is...
- 4.7 (89)·Hard·15.5 miThis stunning trail is located in the Schachen and Reintal Nature Reserve and starts at the Garmisch-Partenkirchen parking lot, right next to a train station. It winds through breathtaking natural scenery and ends at the Zugspitze (2,962 m). From the starting point, the trail climbs steadily all the way to the Zugspitze. The route follows the Hoher Weg trail past the Kochelberg-Alm and the Partnachalm. The Partnach River runs parallel to the trail, following the route all the way to the...
- 4.6 (63)·Hard·2.3 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrScenic route in the Wetterstein mountains, Bavaria, Germany A challenging route through the healing climate of the Wetterstein mountains. The start is at the Kainzenbad car park (for a fee). The route leads through beautiful forests, which provides shade, but also over open terrain with great views and strong sunshine on cloudless days (don't forget sunscreen). Once at the top, the marvellous views of the Zugspitze, the Alpspitze, the Wettersteinwand and the Karwendel can be enjoyed....
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