Best historic site trails in Naturschutzgebiet Schachen und Reintal

Atmospheric hike through the Partnach Gorge near Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria. This hike starts at the ski stadium in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and heads south towards Partnachklamm. She continues on royal paths to chess. Here the Kälbersteig is passed, where it goes steadily uphill. Magnificent views of the surrounding region are offered on the way to Schachen. Arriving at the Schachen, you can take a guided tour of the historic palace or visit the botanical garden, where many species of...

Popular mountain hike in the Wetterstein Mountains, Bavaria. This route takes you along the Königsweg to Schachen. It begins at the Elmau hikers' car park and initially leads along a forest path along the "Koitaboch". In summer, many young cattle are grazing on the Wettersteinalm from about half of the way. The destination of the route is the royal house on Schachen, which belonged to Ludwig II. Highlights of the hike: - wonderful views of Alpspitze, Reintal and Zugspitzplateau - Alpine...

Panoramic hike in the Karwendel. This hike is one of the highlights in the Alpenwelt Karwendel and leads to the magnificent hunting lodge, which is enthroned high up in the Wetterstein mountains and offers a magnificent panoramic view. The mountain hike begins in Schachen. The ascent to the Lautersee and Ferchensee lakes finally begins in Mittenwald. Forest roads lead to the Wettersteinalm. This is the perfect place for a short breather and a cool drink. Several serpentines lead over the...

This trail is the 45th stage of the Via Alpina, a long-distance hiking route through eight Alpine countries that begins at the Meilerhütte and ends at the Reintalangerhütte. This route is part of the new Via Alpina trail, which was updated in April 2024 and now consists of 116 stages. The trail descends from the rugged peaks of the Wetterstein Mountains, crossing the border between Austria and Germany. The route winds through spectacular rocky landscapes and scree fields down into the...

Popular and scenic mountain bike tour at the foot of the Zugspitze near Krün, Bavaria. The MTB tour starts in Elmau and leads along the Königsweg past the Wettersteinalm up to the Schachenhaus am Schachen. All in all, there are quite a few meters of altitude to overcome, so a good basic level of fitness and some experience in the mountains is a must. Great views and nice rest areas are the reward for the hard work. There are seasonal refreshment stops at the Wettersteinalm and the...

This historic mountain hike leads to one of King Ludwig II's most extraordinary refuges, deep in the Wetterstein Mountains. The trail starts at Kainzenbad train station and follows the classic Königsweg (King's Trail) up to Schachen. The route runs along a mixture of wide forest roads, which were laid out for the royal riding trail, and steeper paths in the summit region. A central highlight is the wooden royal house, which appears simple on the outside but houses the magnificent, oriental...

This challenging high-altitude hike is a real gem in the Wetterstein Mountains and the seventh stage of the famous "Spitzenwanderweg" trail. The route connects the historic Schachen plateau with the skiing and hiking paradise at Kreuzeck. The trail leads from the Schachenhaus (1,856 m) steeply down into the unspoiled Reintal valley, the heart of the nature reserve. After crossing the valley floor, there is a challenging climb through the Mitterklamm and Hinterklamm gorges up to the...

Section of the Via Alpina Roter Weg in the Schachen and Reintal nature reserve from Tyrol to Bavaria. After the last quite strenuous stage, you can look forward to a leisurely tour that mostly leads downhill. The scenic impressions that you can take with you in the heart of the Wetterstein Mountains are impressive.