Best trails near Roßwank

Popular loop from Garmisch-Partenkirchen in the Bavarian Pre-Alps. The challenging route is very popular at weekends - a little less so during the week. Nevertheless, it is worthwhile as you are rewarded with wonderful views. There are several places to stop for refreshments along the way. The start is in the centre of Partenkirchen, near the "Historische Ludwigstraße" bus stop. It is therefore easy to travel here by bus from the train station. Highlights: - "Sonnenuhr" ("sundial")...

Popular loop in Werdenfelser Land, Bavaria. This beautiful loop near Garmisch-Partenkirchen, which involves a few meters in altitude, begins and ends at Schlattan. The efforts are rewarded with magnificent views of the Wetterstein Mountains. Snow can be expected at higher altitudes well into the summer. Sturdy shoes, sure-footedness, and a good level of fitness are recommended. There are places to stop. Highlights of the hike: - Refreshments at the Gschwandtnerbauer or the Esterbergalm -...

Panoramic descent from the Wank, Bavaria. The Wank (1780m) near Garmisch is widely known. The exposed location offers a sensational view of the Wetterstein mountains, especially the Zugspitze and Alpspitze to the south. You can either take the Wankbahn cable car or walk up to the mountain station. The descent leads steadily downhill via the Roßwank (optional summit detour). The Gschwandtnerbauer or the Pfeifferalm, for example, are great places to stop for refreshments before returning to...

From the PP Wankbahn (720m) directly under the train high. Above the high ropes course (820m) on the way to the right. The next branch to the left towards Schafkopf (1164m). From there sometimes a bit steeper the back direction NO to Eckenberg (1749m) and further direction SO to Wank (1780m) into the Wankhaus. Down the ski route, first direction SO on the Sonnenalm (1740m) over to Roßwank (1660m), there direction NNO to Esterbergalm (1260m). Now in the direction of W continue on the forest...

This time, you have a leisurely stage ahead of you. There are just 500 –metres to climb. The numerous alpine meadows and the beautiful Wank area invite you to linger for a while. From the Weilheimer hut, the trail leads over the Krottenkopf mountain to the Esterbergalm pasture and the Wank, the native mountain of the inhabitants of Garmischn. If you are feeling tired, glide down into Garmisch-Partenkirchen with the cable car. The overview list of all stages of the Purple Trail can be found...