Best trails near Kirchstein
4.2(345 reviews)
Want to check out Kirchstein from the trail? Good news: 18 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 18 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Kirchstein are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.7 (100)·Moderate·8.2 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrChallenging 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...
- 4.6 (46)·Hard·10.2 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrDemanding hike in the Mangfall Mountains, Bavaria. The hike to the Rotwand is one of the classics at Spitzingsee. Start is the car park at the Taubensteinbahn. The Hermann-Kleber-Weg takes you to the 1884 m above sea level high peak of the Rotwand. The second half is hiked in the Rotwand conservation area. Highlights of the hike: - Spitzingsee - Wildlife sanctuary Klausgraben - Rotwand - Rotwand nature reserve
- 4.7 (34)·Hard·5.8 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPanoramic loop in the Bavarian Alps, Bavaria, Germany This challenging route leads into the Rotwand nature reserve and starts at the Panorama restaurant, which can be reached by cable car. Beautiful mountain panoramas accompany the ascent to the summit of the Rotwand, one of Munich's most popular and easiest to climb local mountains. The charming landscape here is very varied. Magnificent views of lush alpine landscapes inspire the hiker's heart as well as the almost alpine towering...
- 4.3 (36)·Hard·9.3 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrPopular hiking route at Spitzingsee in the south of Bavaria. The route starts at the car park at Spitzingsee. A little way along the picturesque shore of the lake, the route reaches the village of the same name, where there are refreshment stops. Following the path towards Rote Valepp, the route climbs steadily through the forest and across alpine meadows past the Schwarzkopf and Gleiselstein. Finally, it passes the Rotwand, and the route turns right to the Rotwandhaus. The Rotwandhaus is...
- 4.5 (35)·Hard·9.9 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrLoop with great views from Spitzingsee to the Bavarian foothills of the Alps. From the Taubensteinbahn Valley station, it first goes along the shore of the Spitzingsee before the ascent to the Rotwandhaus begins, where there are overnight stays and refreshment stops. From here, it is only a few meters in altitude to the summit of the Croda Rossa and impressive mountain panoramas. Highlights: - Great mountain panoramas - Refreshment Rotwandhaus
- 4.7 (22)·Hard·7.9 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrPopular mountain tour in the Bavarian Prealps from Spitzingsattel, Bavaria. Just 45 minutes south of Munich and at the same time the highest peak in the Schliersee region, the easily accessible Croda Rossa is a popular destination for day trips. The summit offers stunning views of the Austrian Alps, as well as the Wetterstein Mountains and the Karwendel Mountains on the German side. If you want to shorten the tour, you can take the Taubensteinbahn for ascent or descent, which makes the hike...
- 4.4 (21)·Hard·8.6 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrPromising circular hike in the Mangfall Mountains in the Bavarian Prealps. The hiking route leads from the picturesque Spitzingsee over the Taubenstein, Kirchstein and Rotwandkopf peaks to the Rotwand. The hiking trail is steep, partly stony and demanding to walk, but you will be rewarded with wonderful views of the foothills of the Alps. ---- Accessible by bus and train
- 4.7 (28)·Hard·11 mi·Est. 6.5–7.5 hrPanoramic loop in Bavaria. It starts at the parking lot at the Taubensteinbahn. Walk south on the shores of the Spitzingsee and follow the course of the Rote Valepp. At the Waitzinger Alm Winterstube you turn left, now you walk along the Pfanngraben. It goes on to the Rotwandhaus and from there you climb the Rotwand. You return to the Hermann-Kleber-Weg and now hike - steadily downhill - back to the starting point.
- 3.9 (4)·Hard·8.2 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular hike from Schliersee to the highest peak of the Mangfall Mountains. A real classic from the Fischhausen-Neuhaus train station around the Spitzingsee up to the LSG Rotwand with a great panoramic view. Highlights of the hike: - Spitzingsee - Pass the Wurzhütte towards Valepp - Rotwand & Rotwandhaus ---------------------------- Accessible by bus and train
- 4.4 (6)·Hard·8.3 miThe classic ski tour on the Spitzingsee: wonderful ski tour in constantly changing scenery and great views from the Glockner to the Zugspitze. From Spitzingsee you climb over the Rotwand, take the Auerspitz and Hochmiesing with you as you wish and return via Taubensteinsattel. Prerequisite: fitness for approx. 1,100 hm, safe parallel skiing in deep snow. ------------------------------- Accessible by bus and train
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Kirchstein?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Kirchstein. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 16 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Kirchstein?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Kirchstein is Spitzingsee - Taubenstein - Rotwandhaus, which has a 4.7 star rating from 100 reviews. This trail is 8.2 mi long with an elevation gain of 2,470 ft.
What is the longest trail near Kirchstein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Kirchstein is Spitzingsee -Rotwandhaus - Kloaschaualm. This trail is estimated to be 23.6 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Kirchstein?
Kirchstein: With an ascent of 5,062 ft, Spitzingsee -Rotwandhaus - Kloaschaualm has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Ascent to Taubensteinhaus and Rotwandhaus with 4,839 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Kirchstein?
The most popular and difficult trail near Kirchstein is Rotwand from Spitzingsee with a 4.6-star rating from 46 reviews.