Best trails near Schlehdorfer Kreuz

Popular hiking trail with great views in the Bavarian Prealps, Bavaria. The route is quite demanding, but very varied and a real classic; Hikers are rewarded with great views of the foothills of the Alps and its lakes, as well as towards the Alps of the Wetterstein Mountains and Zugspitze. The starting point for this route is a paid car park at the Herzogstandbahn, from where the route is marked with a yellow sign. It goes first in the direction of Herzogstand. The Herzogstandhaus (observe...

Panoramic ascent to Walchensee near Kochel, Bavaria. The ascent from Walchensee (car park Am Tanneneck) is relatively quiet and little used. However, the ridge path to the Herzogstand, in particular, is more frequented at the weekend. Since the Herzogstand is a popular destination and can be reached by cable car, it is often visited. However, the views from the ridge path always make up for this. The descent takes place with the Herzogstandbahn (subject to a fee). - fantastic view over the...

Beginning near Urfeld or the Herzogstandbahn valley station, the journey begins on wide forest trails before climbing toward the upper mountain station and the summit of Herzogstand. Hikers cross a dramatic ridge that connects Herzogstand to Heimgarten, navigating rocky steps, narrow ledges, and short rope-assisted scrambles. Beyond the Heimgarten peak, the path drops sharply down south-facing slopes through pine woods and mountain pastures toward the valley floor at Walchensee. The open...

Great mountain hike from Kesselberg Passhöhe in the Bavarian Pre-Alps. Overall, this is a moderate mountain hike that leads from Kesselberg Passhöhe to the Herzogstand mountain inn along a wide road. The ascent to the peaks finally takes place in many serpentines along a partly rugged but well-maintained path. Sure-footedness and good footwear are recommended. First, the route reaches the summit of the 1731-metre-high Herzogstand. The route then continues along the plateau with its great...

Along stage awaits you, but a stop-off in Eschenlohe can be fitted in if necessary. From the Herzogstand peak, climb down on the western side to Heimgarten. Several spots require you to be sure of foot and free of vertigo and are secured in parts with cables. After the climb down into the Loisachtal valley, the ascent over the Hohe Kisten to the Weilheimer hut begins. The overview list of all stages of the Purple Trail can be found here: https://www.alltrails.com/lists/via-alpina-purple-trail

This route follows stage 11 of the Maximiliansweg, a long-distance trail through Germany and Austria, beginning in Eschenlohe and ending at the Herzogstandhaus. The path departs Eschenlohe past the historic St. Clemens Church and heads east through the scenic Eschenlaine Valley. It winds along clear mountain streams and through dense forests, bypassing the Ölrain peak before climbing toward the Heimgarten and Herzogstand mountains, where hikers gain views of the Karwendel range and Walchensee...