Best forest trails in Unterammergau
4.6(176 reviews)
Explore the most popular forest trails near Unterammergau 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
- 4.7 (82)·Hard·6.8 miPanoramic circular trail in the Ammergau Alps, Bavaria. This challenging and beautiful route leads to the Zugspitze region in the Ammergau Alps. Starting at the Unterammergau parking lot, a mountain tour of superlatives awaits sporty hikers. A section of the route leads through the Schleifmühlenklamm gorge, which brings the history of the ancestors to life, when people worked hard to earn their living here with whetstones! All this in a beautiful natural setting between the Oberammergau and...
- 4.6 (40)·Hard·6.6 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrPopular hike in the Ammergau Alps Nature Park, Bavaria. The Teufelstättkopf is also a popular hiking destination in the Ammergau Alps due to its relatively good accessibility. The hike up to the August-Schuster-Haus is quite relaxed. A short climb, partly secured by wire ropes, awaits you towards the summit. However, the views over the Ammergau Alps from the summit cross immediately make you forget all your efforts. Highlights of the hike: - August Schuster House - Summit of the...
- 4.3 (23)·Hard·5.5 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPanoramic mountain tour in the Zugspitz region. This idyllic route is located in the Ammergau Alps and leads via the Schleifmühlklamm gorge to the Steckenberg. Although the hike mostly leads through wooded areas, there are always beautiful views to be had. The route starts at the Schleifmühle parking lot south of Unterammergau. The route is not well marked in places, so the use of an offline map is recommended.
- 4.5 (17)·Hard·2.8 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPromising tour from Unterammergau in the Bavarian Ammergau Alps Nature Park. Depending on the season, you can cover the route on skis or snowshoes or hike. After the rather steep ascent, there are refreshment stops in the Hörnlealm on the Mittlerer Hörnle. ------------------------------------ Accessible by bus and train
- 5.0 (3)·Moderate·37.3 mi·Est. 16–17.5 hrPanoramic MTB tour in the Ammergau Alps Nature Park, Bavaria. This cross-border mountain bike tour starts at the hikers' car park in Graswang. From here, it follows the Rotmoostour in a south-westerly direction and along the Frieder, where the highest point of the tour is reached soon. This is followed by a long descent and a nice tour through the Friedergries. Shortly before the end at Linderhof Castle and on the northern shore of the Plansee directly at the campsite there are refreshment...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Unterammergau?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Unterammergau is MTB Tour: Graswang - Plansee. This trail is estimated to be 37.3 mi long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Unterammergau?
Unterammergau: With an ascent of 4,947 ft, MTB Tour: Graswang - Plansee has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Teufelstättkopf - Pürschling with 2,805 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Unterammergau?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Unterammergau is Teufelstättkopf - Pürschling with a 4.7-star rating from 82 reviews.