Best mountain biking trails in Bavaria

Popular circular hike in the Bavarian Prealps east of Lake Tegernsee. The hiking route leads from Bad Wiessee over the summit of the Zwergelberg to the Aueralm, which is one of the most famous alpine pastures on Lake Tegernsee. From the large terrace there are wonderful views of Lake Tegernsee, the Hirschberg, Roßstein and Buchstein as well as the Wallberg. The paths are well-maintained and easy to follow, but you will have to conquer a few meters in altitude. The day can end at the...

Demanding hike in the Mangfall Mountains, Bavaria. The hike to the Rotwand is one of the classics at Spitzingsee. Start is the car park at the Taubensteinbahn. The Hermann-Kleber-Weg takes you to the 1884 m above sea level high peak of the Rotwand. The second half is hiked in the Rotwand conservation area. Highlights of the hike: - Spitzingsee - Wildlife sanctuary Klausgraben - Rotwand - Rotwand nature reserve

Popular hike in Allgäu, Bavaria. A wonderful route for a hike with the whole family. Two of the most famous castles in all of Bavaria are just waiting to be discovered: Eisenberg Castle, the ruins of a medieval hilltop castle, and – just one peak away – the relics of Hohenfreyberg Castle. The castles, known as the twin ruins, offer unforgettable views of the snow-capped mountain peaks of the Alps. Highlights of the hike: - child friendly - Ruins of Eisenberg Castle - Ruins of Hohenfreyberg...

Popular cycle tour in the Allgäu, Bavaria. The picturesque Forggensee is the fifth-largest lake in Bavaria and can be wonderfully circumnavigated as part of a cycle tour. Along the way, there are campsites and the pretty towns of Roßhaupten and Rieden am Forggensee, which offer refreshment stops and overnight accommodation. The route can, therefore, be completed in several days if required. The route starts at the smaller but equally picturesque Bannwaldsee on roads, farm tracks, and side...

Panoramic loop near Benediktbeuern in the foothills of the Bavarian Alps. The Tutzinger Hütte is located in the foothills of the Bavarian Alps at 1,327m and is open seasonally. From Benediktbeuern, or from the Geschwendt district, a varied ascent leads along the torrent nature trail through the Lainbach valley to the hut. The ascent is rewarded with great views and hearty local dishes. The trail can be extended from the hut with a loop to the Benediktenwand. Along the Lainbach stream via the...

This hike connects the historic town of Füssen with two of the most beautiful lakes in the Allgäu, the Forggensee and the Alpsee. The trail usually starts in Füssen's old town and first leads to the shores of Lake Forggensee, an artificial reservoir created in the 1950s, which today serves as an important water reservoir for the Lech river. The route continues through shady mixed forests to the Alpsee, which lies picturesquely below the castles of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau. Great...

Panoramic MTB tour on Lake Ammersee, Bavaria. A great loop on a mountain bike. Especially on the west bank it can get a bit crowded on nice summer days. If desired, the route can be ridden in several leisurely daily stages, as there are refreshment stops and overnight stays (including campsites) in many places. The start and finish point of the bike tour can also be freely chosen. Highlights of the tour: - Views of the Ammersee - Woerthsee - Nature reserve bird sanctuary Ammersee south bank

Popular mountain bike tour in the Allgaeu Alps, Bavaria. A fun downhill route near Oberstdorf, which is also a pleasure to walk. The Nebelhornbahn takes you comfortably to the Seealpe. From here you ride back into the valley. The route is mainly on a quiet road, but there are also some singletrack sections. If you are looking for a more sporting challenge, you can skip the train ride and pedal up to the Seealpe by bike. Highlights of the tour: - great views - Seealpe - well-developed paths...

Panoramic mountain bike tour in the Allgaeu, Bavaria. Many great views await you at a distance of 13 km. You cycle along the meadow path through the Illertal to Reichenbach. There a rather steep ascent to the Rubiger Alm awaits, from where you ride through the forest back to Oberstdorf. Highlights of the tour: - fantastic panoramic views - Oberstdorf - Rubiger Alm - Trettach - Gaisalpbach

Beautiful mountain bike tour in the Wetterstein Mountains in Bavaria. The start is at the large parking lot at the ski stadium in Garmisch. The starting point can also be reached by bus and train (Garmisch-Partenkirchen train station). Head south-west onto Wildenauer Straße towards Partnachklamm. The tour leads over paved roads and gravel paths. It goes along the beautiful Ferchenbach and the Partnach into the forests and to the Reintalangerhütte. The hut is usually open until October (see...