Best wildlife trails in Walchensee
4.7(68 reviews)
Explore the most popular wildlife trails near Walchensee 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 (45)·Hard·3.2 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrScenic route hike in the Bavarian Pre-Alps. The start is in beautiful Walchensee. The destination is the Heimgartenhütte, which is open in the summer season (see tips). From there, either continue to the surrounding peaks or take the same route back down to the starting point. There are also refreshment stops on the shores of the lake to round off the day after the hike. The route is marked with red-white-red and the number 445. Highlights: - View of the Herzogstand, Walchensee and...
- 4.8 (18)·Hard·8.3 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hrVaried mountain tour in the Karwendel in Tyrol, Austria. The hike starts at the Leckabachweg car park and leads along a path from the Riißtal to the Tölzer Hütte and from there over a gravel path, short rocky steps and ramps to the Schafreuter. From time to time short climbs are necessary and you should be sure-footed and not afraid of heights. The Tölzer Hütte is managed from June to mid-October and also offers overnight accommodation.
- 4.7 (5)·Hard·6.8 mi·Est. 5.5–6.5 hrChallenging hike in the Karwendel mountains in Tyrol, Austria. This mountain hike is considered to be of moderate difficulty and you should allow approximately 3 hours for the ascent and 2.5 hours for the descent. It starts at the bus stop near the Weitgriesalm, where you can also stop for a bite to eat. In wet weather, the trails become very slippery, so caution is advised here.
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest wildlife trail in Walchensee?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest wildlife trail in Walchensee is Schafreuter Mountain. This trail is estimated to be 8.3 mi long.
Which wildlife trail has the most elevation gain in Walchensee?
Walchensee: With an ascent of 4,094 ft, Schafreuter Mountain has the most elevation gain of all of the wildlife trails in the area. The next highest ascent for wildlife trails is Kaiserhütte - Vorderskopf with 3,316 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult wildlife trail in Walchensee?
The most popular and difficult wildlife trail in Walchensee is Trail 445: Walchensee - Heimgarten with a 4.7-star rating from 45 reviews.