Best trails near Kareck
4.7(40 reviews)
Want to check out Kareck from the trail? Good news: 4 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 4 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Kareck are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.4 (25)·Hard·10.9 mi·Est. 9–9.5 hrPanoramic summit hike near Oberau, Bavaria. This hike to the summit starts at the hiking parking lot in Oberau, which is located near the Oberau train station. Through the forest, the route branches off to the left onto the Oberauer Steig (sign Weilheimer Hütte). Initially flat, the route leads to the mountain forest where a longer steep ascent to the east awaits. The route continues to climb steeply and finally reaches the mountain pine terrain of the Frickenkar. The route leads through...
- 4.6 (14)·Hard·14.8 mi·Est. 9.5–10.5 hrDemanding hike to the Krottenkopfhütte near Farchant, Bavaria. The Krottenkopf (2,086 m) is the highest mountain in the Bavarian Prealps and offers the experienced mountaineer excellent views. Even if the path is not overly steep, it can be quite strenuous due to the long ascent and the great difference in altitude of approx. 1,500 meters. First the path leads through flat meadow terrain before the steeper ascent begins in the mountain forest. Continuously rising - without flattening - it...
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·16.7 mi·Est. 12–13 hrChallenging ridge crossings and a massive vertical ascent characterize this high alpine tour in the Estergebirge. The tour begins with a relentless ascent from Oberau via the steep Oberauer Steig, with narrow, exposed paths requiring a steady hand and absolute surefootedness. The Krottenkopf is the highest peak in the Bavarian Pre-Alps and offers a legendary 360-degree panorama that stretches from the Zugspitze to the Karwendel. Just below the summit is the Weilheimer Hütte, the highest...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Kareck?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Kareck is Oberau to Krottenkopf Summit, which has a 4.4 star rating from 25 reviews. This trail is 10.9 mi long with an elevation gain of 5,131 ft.
What is the longest trail near Kareck?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Kareck is Garmisch Patenkirchen - Philisophenweg - Krottenkopf - Wank. This trail is estimated to be 20.5 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Kareck?
Kareck: With an ascent of 7,454 ft, Garmisch Patenkirchen - Philisophenweg - Krottenkopf - Wank has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Oberau - Krottenkopf - Wank - Garmisch-Partenkirchen with 6,692 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Kareck?
The most popular and difficult trail near Kareck is Oberau to Krottenkopf Summit with a 4.4-star rating from 25 reviews.