Best trails near Sankt Jakob
4.6(22 reviews)
Want to check out Sankt Jakob from the trail? Good news: 6 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 6 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Sankt Jakob are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 5.0 (6)·Moderate·24.5 mi·Est. 9.5–10.5 hrPopular and promising mountain bike tour around the Walchensee near Wallgau, Bavaria. The MTB tour begins in Wallgau and runs on cycle paths and paved roads to Lake Walchensee. There it goes clockwise in the shade of the forest around the beautiful Walchensee and back to Wallgau. Highlights: - Wonderful prospects - Local flora and fauna - Diverse natural landscapes - Refreshments
- 4.2 (7)·Moderate·36.6 mi·Est. 14–15.5 hrIdyllic section of the route in the Karwendel Alps Unforgettable views of the Karwendel, Ester and Wetterstein mountains are also waiting for you on the second stage of the Isar cycle path. Passing the Sylvensteinspeichersee you drive to Bad Tölz. Highlights: - Distant views - Sylvenstein reservoir
- 4.5 (9)·Hard·28.2 mi·Est. 13–14 hrAfter starting in Eschenlohe, it goes straight through the Eschenlainetal, then over the Simetsberg up to the Walchensee lookout point. Then with the trail option down to Wallgau. From there you bike up into the picturesque Finztal valley, to reward your effort with a stop at the Esterbegalm. After the rest, it goes on refreshing asphalt / gravel downhill to Garmisch and then on the "original path" picturesque and quiet to Eschenlohe. Great spring or autumn tour, as it is almost continuously...
- Hard·37.5 mi·Est. 16–18 hrThis route follows the first stage of the Marvin Route and connects Lake Kochel with Seefeld. From Lake Kochel, the trail first continues toward Lake Walchen, linking two large pre-Alpine lakes in the opening part of the stage. Beyond the lake, the landscape gradually begins to change. The route continues via Wallgau to Mittenwald, while the broader valley terrain becomes increasingly framed by the mountains of the Karwendel. From there, the stage heads toward Scharnitz and crosses into...
- Hard·39.8 mi·Est. 19–20.5 hrDemanding mountain bike tour in the Bavarian Alps, Bavaria This panoramic tour starts in Klais and first leads to the material cable car of the Krüner Alm, from there on a flowing trail to the Finzalm. You continue along the Finzbach back to Wallgau. On the toll road towards Vorderriss, after approx. 6 km, take the junction via Galgensattel to Walchensee, then continue to Jachenau / Berg via the Kotalm to Kochel am See. Accessible by bus and train. There are places to stay and stop for a...
- Hard·37.7 mi·Est. 16–17.5 hrPopular section of the route that combines the familiar with the unfamiliar The Kochelsee is well known to mountain bikers and is the starting point for this Transalp tour. It is characterized by good accessibility from Munich via the autobahn and public transport. Immediately after the start, a strenuous climb awaits you on this route. However, this will be rewarded soon after the first pass with a wonderful view of the turquoise blue of the ice-cold Walchensee. Since the western shore...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Sankt Jakob?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Sankt Jakob. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 5 mountain biking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Sankt Jakob?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Sankt Jakob is Walchenseerunde ab Wallgau, which has a 5.0 star rating from 6 reviews. This trail is 24.5 mi long with an elevation gain of 2,057 ft.
What is the longest trail near Sankt Jakob?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Sankt Jakob is Klais - Krüner Alm - Wallgau - Galgensattel - Jachenau - Kochel. This trail is estimated to be 39.8 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Sankt Jakob?
Sankt Jakob: With an ascent of 6,286 ft, Klais - Krüner Alm - Wallgau - Galgensattel - Jachenau - Kochel has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Marvin-Route Stage 1: Kochelsee - Seefeld with 5,938 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Sankt Jakob?
The most popular and difficult trail near Sankt Jakob is Von Eschenlohe um das Estergebirge with a 4.5-star rating from 9 reviews.