Best moderate trails in Landschaftsschutzgebiet Rotwand

Challenging loop in the Bavarian Prealps, Bavaria The hike from Spitzingsee to the Rotwandhaus, just below the summit of the Rotwand, takes around 3 hours. From there there is a magnificent view over the mountain range of the Pre-Alps. The route begins at the valley station of the Taubensteinbahn, which operates during the summer months. See Tips for more information. It is possible to take the train or walk up to the mountain station and on to the Rotwandhaus. There are places to stop for...

A partial crossing of the Mangfall Mountains on foot in 3 easy daily stages (intentionally short), from Wildbad Kreuth to Bayerischzell. In principle, it can also be done in 2 daily stages. The tour was carried out in April when the weather was quite wintry and can be done in principle in all seasons (in winter / early spring, e.g. with snowshoes). Tour has no particular difficulties. Overnight on the tour was as an outdoor bivouac. This is day 3: From Hochmiesing to Bayerischzell. This is...

Classic and promising ski tour in the Bavarian foothills of the Alps. From the wintry Spitzingsee you climb comfortably on the forest road to the Rotwandhaus and from there to the summit of the Rotwand. This is followed by the descent to the starting point of the tour. Highlights: - Beautiful views - Possibility to stop for refreshments (Rotwandhaus)

This stage contains everything that could be close to the hiker’s heart: from alpine landscape that requires you to be sure of foot, to the Taubenstein mountain and the delightful Spitzingsee lake, the wonderful alpine meadowland of the Stümpflingalm, and down to Sutten. Several overnight and stop-off possibilities leave you free to plan your own route. The overview list of all stages of the Purple Trail can be found here: https://www.alltrails.com/lists/via-alpina-purple-trail