Best hard trails in Unterammergau
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Explore the most popular hard 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.
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- 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 (29)·Hard·5.9 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPanoramic loop in the Ammergau Alps, Bavaria. From the parking lot near Kappel you hike to the Hörnle Schwebebahn mountain station on the Zeitberg. It continues to the east in the direction of the Vorderes Hörnle, which you do not climb on this route, but rather walk a little south of the summit. You hike back to the starting point via the Wildeck.
- 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
- Hard·8.3 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrThis scenic route takes hikers through the Ammergau Alps Nature Park and connects several small peaks, such as the Mittleres Hörnle and the Hinteres Hörnle, with the Stierkopf. Along the way, magnificent panoramic views of the surrounding mountains constantly unfold. The trail winds through gentle alpine meadows and quiet forest sections, with the descent leading via the Drei Marken to Unterammergau. In winter conditions, snowshoes are recommended to ensure safe hiking through the...