Best short trails in Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Popular hike from Garmisch-Patenkirchen, Bavaria. This easy round trip takes you from the popular ski resort of Garmisch-Partenkirchen to the scenic Riessersee and back. When circumnavigating the lake, the route leads close to the former Olympic bobsleigh run in Garmisch. Both on the way there and on the way back, the Aule-Alm is passed, which invites you to stop for a bite to eat. (Open Friday-Monday). Highlights: - Riessersee - Former Olympic bobsleigh track - Stop at the Aule-Alm

Scenic 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....

This hike leads from the Knorrhütte to the Zugspitzplatt. The final ascent to the Zugspitze is via another via ferrata or alternatively you can use the glacier cable car. The starting point of this hike is the Knorrhütte, which can only be reached via hiking trails. Access by car is not possible.

Alpine walk near Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria. A great loop for the whole family, in which three mountain peaks are climbed. From Garmisch-Partenkirchen you first take the Wankbahn. Arriving at the mountain station, you can either stop by the nature cinema or start hiking straight away. Although the route is generally quite easy and child-friendly, sturdy shoes are recommended. Highlights of the hike: - familyfriendly - Naturkino Wank - Antberg - Eckenberg - great views

Popular hike in the Wetterstein Mountains, Bavaria This short, but quite strenuous hike up the highest mountain in Germany awaits with countless fantastic panoramic views of the surrounding mountain peaks. The starting point of the hike is the valley station of the Gletscherbahn. Sure-footedness, a certain level of fitness and sturdy shoes are a must on this hike in the alpine mountains. Also, when hiking at these altitudes, the somewhat thinner air is a factor that should not be...

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...

Popular hiking trail on the Zugspitze, Bavaria. This route promises unforgettable views from the Zugspitze. Parts of the route suggested here follow the famous GletschErlebnisWeg on the Zugspitze glacier. Year-round snow and rocky alpine terrain make sturdy footwear essential. There are refreshment stops. This hike is not suitable for inexperienced hikers. The route starts at the Zugspitzplatt bus stop, right by the SonnAlpin glacier restaurant. Highlights of the hike: - Zugspitze...

Popular theme trail in the Ammergau Alps. The hike leads along a largely flat forest path via the war memorial chapel to the Pflegersee lake and is a section of the Kramerplateau trail. The hike starts at the Maximilianshöhe parking lot. The easy, relatively flat trail starts from there and is suitable for families with small children or baby carriages. At the end, the view of the lake with a wonderful lunch is a wonderful end to the tour. Highlights: - Display boards with information about...

Family-friendly in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria. A beautiful circular route that combines culture and nature. It leads to the pilgrimage church of St Anton, from where wonderful views of the Zugspitze and Wetterstein massif can be enjoyed. The starting point is the "Badgasse/Werdenfels Museum" bus stop, right next to the Partenkirchen underground car park. There are public bathrooms, restaurants and cafés nearby. Highlights: - Historic town centre of Partenkirchen - Beautiful views of...

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