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Best cave trails in Ammergau Alps Nature Park

Best cave trails in Ammergau Alps Nature Park

3.5(57 reviews)

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Bavaria
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#4 of 21 nature parks

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The nature park was founded in 2017 and covers 227 square kilometers of the upper Ammertal, the northeast of the Ammergebirge, the Laber-Aufacker massif and the Tertiary coal mountains between Unternogg and the Echelsbacher bridge. The ice-age moors provide a habitat for unique plants, including many orchid species in the nature park, as well as the blue marsh star, feverfew and the yellow-flowering Karlszepter, and the traditional cultivation of the cultural landscape can be experienced with farm tours, animal visits and tastings.

Top sights

Kofel
Kofel
Peak
Döttenbichl
Döttenbichl
Peak
Schleifmühlklamm
Schleifmühlklamm
Gorge
Teufelstättkopf
Teufelstättkopf
Peak
Manndlköpfe
Manndlköpfe
Peak
Laber
Laber
Peak

Top trails

  1. #1 - Ettaler Mandl Loop from Oberammergau

    4.6 (27)·Hard·10.3 mi·Est. 7–8 hr
    Demanding, promising hike in the Ammergau Alps, Bavaria. A demanding hike that starts in eastern Oberammergau and leads to the Ettaler Mandl. Once at the top, you can take a break and enjoy the view before starting the descent. The summit offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains. If you follow the route in the direction of Ettal, you will finally get back to the starting point - the valley station of the Laber mountain railway. In snow, micro spikes are advisable in some slippery...

  2. #2 - Rund um Kloster Ettal

    4.0 (18)·Moderate·9.1 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr
    Panoramic circular hike in the Ammergau Alps Nature Park. This easy and beautiful tour starts in Oberammergau Mitte and leads along the Ammer via the Ettaler Weidmoos to Ettal Abbey. Highlights of the hike: - Ettal Benedictine monastery - Show dairy in the Ammergau Alps - Bear cave and the Vogelherdweg

  3. #3 - Schloss Lindenhof (Palace) - Kolbensattelhütte

    5.0 (3)·Hard·5.8 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr
    This route links the royal architecture of Schloss Linderhof with the alpine meadows of the Kolbensattel region. The landscape is dominated by steep limestone formations and high-altitude vegetation typical of the Northern Limestone Alps, featuring spruce, fir, and beech trees. As the elevation increases, the surroundings open to provide views of the Ettal Abbey and the peak of the Kofel. The trail surface is structured as a combination of stabilized forest roads and narrower mountain paths...

  4. #4 - Ammergau Alps Meditation Trail Stage 5: Oberammergau - Ettal Abbey

    3.5 (6)·Moderate·4.7 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Picturesque stretch of road in the Ammergau Alps, Bavaria From Oberammergau you pass the historic crucifixion group, the calf slab and the bear cave to the Ettal monastery. There are places to stop for a break. Highlights: - Passion play - Ettal Abbey

  5. #5 - Oberammergau Hüttentour

    3.0 (1)·Hard·23.8 mi·Est. 17–18.5 hr
    3-4 days ridge hike. Most of the route leads over the ridge and is a real pleasure when the weather is nice. Start in the Füssen Tegelbergbahn. 1. Hut Kenzenhütte (great hut Essen, room, bathroom) 2. Hut Brunnenkopfaus 3. Hut Alfred Schuster Haus (rustic hut, with very modest washing facilities). Destination Oberammergau. Please note that the return journey to Füssen by public transport is not easy. During the holiday season, there are also school holidays in Bavaria and the buses drive...

  6. #6 - Rund ums Ettaler Mandl

    1.0 (2)·Hard·21.4 mi·Est. 10.5–11.5 hr
    From the PP at the motorway exit Eschenlohe (625m) direction Höllenstein (630m). There, shortly before the right direction Ettaler Mandl. Always follow the signs. After about 7km right high part in the forest, first Karrenweg, later narrow trail. You land near Bärenbadflecken. From there, a detour to Soile Alm (1325m). From there on the forest road to Oberammergau, at 1070m turn right into the trail into Lainetal. In Oberammergau along the Kaserenmauer along and turn left into the trail along...
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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best trail with caves to hike in Ammergau Alps Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail with caves to hike in Ammergau Alps Nature Park is Ettaler Mandl Loop from Oberammergau, which has a 4.6 star rating from 27 reviews. This trail is 10.3 mi long with an elevation gain of 3,815 ft.

What is the longest trail with caves in Ammergau Alps Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail with caves in Ammergau Alps Nature Park is Oberammergau Hüttentour. This trail is estimated to be 23.8 mi long.

How many cave trails are in Ammergau Alps Nature Park?

There are 6 cave trails in Ammergau Alps Nature Park.These cave trails have an average 3.5-star ratingfrom 57 AllTrails community reviews.

Which cave trail has the most elevation gain in Ammergau Alps Nature Park?

Oberammergau Hüttentour has the most elevation gain for cave trails with 9,471 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Rund ums Ettaler Mandl , which has 3,966 ft of elevation gain.

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