Best snowshoeing 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 -...

Multifaceted, certified premium hiking trail in the southern Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. This route is a Black Forest gourmet trail. In 2020 it was voted the most beautiful hiking trail in Germany. One reason for this are the unique all-round views that are offered from the top of the fourth highest mountain in the Black Forest, the Belchen. From the snow-covered Swiss Alps, the view sweeps over the Black Forest region and the surrounding Black Forest mountains, to the Rhine plain and...

Popular, idyllic loop hiking trail in the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. An excellent short hike that starts at the Caritashaus east of Feldberg (parking available). From here, it leads to the beautiful Feldsee with the Feldsee Felsenwand and circles the lake. Then it goes back to the starting point. Highlights of the circular route: - Views of the Feldsee - Varying landscape ---- Accessible by bus and train

Panoramic loop in Baden-Württemberg. Even though this hike mostly leads through shady forests, there are great views into the Renchtal and the surrounding Black Forest mountains every now and then. The sometimes quite challenging sections lead to the viewpoint Marienruhe, the Bärenfelsen and of course the southern Griesbacher waterfalls. Start is at the parking lot at the Kreuzkopfschanze. Highlights: - View from Marienruhe - Southern Griesbach waterfalls

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...

Popular loop trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. A beautiful hike around the Grosse Torfhausmoor and the Abbenstein. The way back runs along the Goetheweg, one of the most popular hiking trails in the Harz Mountains. In the Grosses Torfhausmoor, a detour to the Moorsteg, which branches off directly from the Goetheweg, is recommended. Highlights of the hike: - Grosses Torfhausmoor - Schubenstein cliff - Great views over the Harz Mountains - Moorsteg in the Grosses Torfhausmoor...

Popular, picturesque loop trail in the Berchtesgaden National Park, Bavaria. From the summit of the Grünstein you have fantastic views towards Berchtesgaden and over the mountains of the Berchtesgaden Alps. The Grünstein is attractive at any time of the year, and the route is also ideal as a snowshoe hike. The route begins at the Hammerstiel car park (subject to a fee), east of Schönau a. Koenigssee. From there, the route heads south. At the beginning, it goes very steeply uphill. Arriving...

Panoramic loop on Lake Tegernsee in the Bavarian Pre-Alps. The tour starts and ends at the Sonnenbichl car park above Bad WiesseeThe route leads along the Zeiselbach stream to the Aueralm, which is open all year round. Afterwards it goes up to the famous Fockenstein. The view from the top down to Lake Tegernsee make hikers forget all the efforts. On the way back, the route passes the Neuhüttenalm and Wachselmoosalm and returns to the starting point. The hike leads mostly on good gravel paths...

Popular hike on Lake Tegernsee, Bavaria. The Aueralm is of course a classic - it is particularly beautiful in winter. It's best to take a sledge or toboggan with you and then to walk up very comfortably and to enjoy the sun terrace at the top of the Aueralm. Afterwards it goes down again on the sledge, simply marvellous! The Aueralm is closed on Mondays. The start is at the car park on Söllbachstraße. Highlights of the hike: - Stop off at the Aueralm - Söllbach valley - Beautiful views

Popular hike in the Bavarian Pre-Alps. This mountain hike is one of the classics in the Bavarian Pre-Alps. It is particularly suitable as a winter hike. It can be undertaken as a classic hike, with snowshoes or with a sledge across the Hirschbach valley. There are various ascent options that can be used depending on the weather conditions. Overall, this is an easy tour with occasional sections of medium difficulty. A little surefootedness is an advantage. Start is directly at Lenggries...