Best wildflower trails in Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Popular 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

Stage 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...

Popular 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...

Stage 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...

Popular circular hike from Garmisch-Partenkirchen in Upper Bavaria. The hike leads along an impressive path through the famous Partnach Gorge. A visit to the gorge is subject to admission (note opening hours). In addition, the rain protection should not be forgotten! On the way back it then goes over the "Hohen Weg" to the Partnachalm with a stop for refreshments. In summer the mountain meadows bloom, in winter the snow is enchanting. The tour can be reached by train (Kainzenbad train...

Varied loop near Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria The tour begins at the Olympia Ski Stadium (parking fee €2.50 per day) and initially leads to the highest church village in Germany. Here one can take a first break in the Wamberg mountain inn (refreshments available). From there it goes across meadows and forests to the Eckbauer, where beautiful views await. You pass the mountain station of the Eckbauerbahn (if you want to take a shortcut, you can take the cable car back down to the valley),...

This 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...

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....

Popular, multifaceted hiking trail near Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria. Starting from the well-known winter sports resort of Garmisch-Patenkirchen, this loop leads along the Kochelberg, past the Rießersee, over the Katzenberg to the Aule-Alm and back to Garmisch. The vegetation changes again and again between forest sections and meadows, from which a wonderful view of the Loisach Valley is possible. This route also leads past the former Olympic bobsled track, which is located near the...

Panoramic circular hike in the Ammer Mountains, Bavaria Despite its proximity to the well-known Stepbergalm, the ascent to the Hoher Ziegspitz is a real "insider tip". With breathtaking panoramic views of the Karwendel, Alpspitze, Zugspitze massif and the Ammergau Alps, the summit offers a cozy and rarely heavily frequented vantage point. A very beautiful, easy-to-walk way back rounds off this promising mountain tour. The starting point is the parking lot at the alpine hut. From there first...