Best skiing trails in Germany

Popular hike in the Bavarian Alps, Bavaria. The Wallberg is known for the longest natural toboggan run in Germany and also has a ski route. You hike on wide forest paths to the summit of the Wallberg, which offers an incredible view of the surrounding Alps and the Tegernsee. The starting point of the hike, the valley station of the Wallbergbahn, can be reached by public transport such as the Bayerische Oberlandbahn. Highlights of the hike: - Panoramic view over the Alps and Tegernsee -...

This loop starts at the "Untere Pforte" market square and leads through the middle of the ski lift carousel, which shows its green side in summer. The trail leads through fragrant spruce forests and across wide mountain meadows where the purple heather blooms in late summer. With a bit of luck, deer or black woodpeckers can be spotted in the quiet sections of forest. A special vantage point is the Sürenberg refuge, which offers a sweeping view over Winterberg. As the route is mostly on paved...

Challenging hike up the Plankenstein, Bavaria. This dream tour leads from the car park at the Hufnagelstube to the Plankenstein. Firstly, the route heads towards the Rodelsteinhütte, from where it continues towards the Rottachalm and Röthensteinalm. From there, the route continues uphill, first to the Röthenstein summit and then to the Plankenstein at 1768 metres. From here marvellous view of the surrounding area will open up. The descent is via the Riedereckersattel, past the...

Panoramic loop in the Brauneck ski area, Bavaria. This route starts in the Brauneck ski area. 15 metres below the Brauneck summit is the hut of the same name, which invites to take a break with a wonderful view. On the sunny balcony of the Isarwinkel - as the Brauneck is also known - the sunshine while taking in the fantastic 360-degree panoramic view of the surrounding Karwendel and Wetterstein mountains can be fully enjoyed. This hike can be quite strenuous, especially on hot days, as the...

Promising 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

The classic ski tour on the Spitzingsee: wonderful ski tour in constantly changing scenery and great views from the Glockner to the Zugspitze. From Spitzingsee you climb over the Rotwand, take the Auerspitz and Hochmiesing with you as you wish and return via Taubensteinsattel. Prerequisite: fitness for approx. 1,100 hm, safe parallel skiing in deep snow. ------------------------------- Accessible by bus and train

Popular hike in the Bavarian Pre-Alps, Bavaria. This hike to the Lenggrieser Hütte can be undertaken as a sporty day tour or a more relaxed multi-day tour. The hut has sleeping places that must be reserved in advance. Sturdy shoes and a good level of fitness are recommended, especially for the fairly long ascent. The ascent to the Lenggrieser Hütte is possible all year round - in winter with snowshoes or when touring via the Sulzer or along a prepared forest road. Highlights of the hike: -...

This scenic loop leads along the flanks of what is arguably the most beautiful mountain in the Black Forest, the Belchen. The trail starts at the valley station of the Belchen cable car near Aitern and opens up the sunny high pastures and rugged rock formations of the Belchen massif. The route runs along a varied mix of narrow ridge paths, winding meadow paths, and shady mixed mountain forests. One highlight is the Heideckfelsen, a striking vantage point offering spectacular views over the...

Summit tour to the rugged and not often climbed Rauhhorn, which is partially exposed and secured with steel ropes. Suitable for experienced hikers who like peace and quiet on their tour. Tip: there is an alpine pasture on the summit that offers fresh milk. -------------------------------- Accessible by bus and train