Große City Challenge München
15.6miLength
1,236ftElevation gain
6–6.5hrEstimated time
Loop
Would you like to get to the bottom of Munich's history? In addition, would you describe yourself as inquisitive, attentive and happy to hike? Then become a part of our big City Challenge now!
With the help of 12 checkpoints you have the opportunity to get to know Munich from all sides and to put your skills to the test. Interesting checkpoints here are, for example, the botanical garden, the Gerner bridge and the remaining wall of the Jungfernstieg. Your puzzle book will be a loyal companion and a little help for you for the entire 25 kilometers.
The route starts at the Olympic Tower and then leads past the Nympfenburg to Neuhausen and the English Garden.
An unforgettable experience for body and mind - be curious!
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Top sights
Eulentürmchen
Building
Chinese Tower
Attraction
Turm des Rathauses
Viewpoint
Fischbrunnen
Attraction
Mary's Column
Attraction
Alter Hof
Castle
Feldherrnhalle
Attraction
Imperial Courtyard
Attraction
St. Peter
Attraction
Kleiner Olympiasee
Lake
Monopteros
Peak
Olympiaberg
Peak
Hofbrunnwerk
Attraction
Amalienburg
Castle
Fern gallery
Attraction
Magdalenenklause
Attraction
Monopteros
Building
Japanese tea house Kanshoan
Attraction
Großer Olympiasee
Lake
Nymphenburg Palace
Castle
Hofgartenarkaden
Building
Frauenkirche
Attraction
National Theatre Munich
Attraction
Residenz
Castle
Schloss Suresnes
Castle
Südturm
Viewpoint
Rumfordschlössl
Attraction
Teufelstritt
Attraction
Old Town Hall
Attraction
New Town Hall
Attraction
Theatinerkirche St. Kajetan
Attraction
Apothecary Courtyard
Attraction
King’s Building Courtyard
Attraction
Palais Leuchtenberg
Attraction
Nymphenburger Kanal
Canal
St. Michael's Church
Attraction
Olympic Tower
Attraction
Bazar
Building
Propyläen
Attraction
Glockenspiel
Attraction
Palmenhaus
Attraction
Schmuckhof
Attraction
Botanical Garden München-Nymphenburg
Garden
Löwenbräukeller
Building
Skylift
Attraction
Fountain Courtyard
Attraction
Grotto Courtyard
Attraction
Goldschmied vom Schönen Turm (Cufringer Tor)
Attraction
Leopoldstraße
Attraction
Südlicher Kabinettsgarten
Garden
Cycadeen
Attraction
Geweihfarnpavillon
Attraction
Botanical Institute
Attraction
Baumfarne,Karnivoren
Attraction
Kugelweiher
Pond
Großer Teich
Pond
Prunkhof
Attraction
Kalthaus, Fuchsien (Sommer), Azaleen (Winter)
Attraction
Nibelungensäle
Attraction
Antiquarium
Attraction
Kitchen Courtyard
Attraction
Comité Courtyard
Attraction
Chapel Courtyard
Attraction
Powder Cabinet
Attraction
Gebirge Südeuropas
Garden
Arctic
Attraction
Wetlands
Attraction
Alpinum
Attraction
Conifers
Attraction
Kinderbrunnen
Attraction
Relikte des ehemaligen „Ehrentempels“ der NSDAP
Building
Wüstenpflanzen
Attraction
Großes Kakteenhaus
Attraction
Orchideenhaus, Schildkröten
Attraction
Schaugewächshäuser
Attraction
Hortus Conclusus
Attraction
Großer Hörsaal
Attraction
Iris garden
Attraction
Wasserpflanzen, Mangroven, Karnivoren, Aquarien
Attraction
Tropische Nutzpflanzen
Attraction
Afrika- u. Madagaskarhaus
Attraction
BIOTOPIA
Attraction
Spring garden
Attraction
Araceen, Bromelien
Attraction
Mexikohaus
Attraction
Grüner Saal
Attraction
Victoriahaus, Seerosen (Sommer), Med. Flora (Winter)
Attraction
Special Themes
Attraction
Deciduous trees
Attraction
Top sights
Eulentürmchen
Building
Chinese Tower
Attraction
Turm des Rathauses
Viewpoint
Fischbrunnen
Attraction
Mary's Column
Attraction
Alter Hof
Castle
Feldherrnhalle
Attraction
Imperial Courtyard
Attraction
St. Peter
Attraction
Kleiner Olympiasee
Lake
Monopteros
Peak
Olympiaberg
Peak
Hofbrunnwerk
Attraction
Amalienburg
Castle
Fern gallery
Attraction
Magdalenenklause
Attraction
Monopteros
Building
Japanese tea house Kanshoan
Attraction
Großer Olympiasee
Lake
Nymphenburg Palace
Castle
Hofgartenarkaden
Building
Frauenkirche
Attraction
National Theatre Munich
Attraction
Residenz
Castle
Schloss Suresnes
Castle
Südturm
Viewpoint
Rumfordschlössl
Attraction
Teufelstritt
Attraction
Old Town Hall
Attraction
New Town Hall
Attraction
Theatinerkirche St. Kajetan
Attraction
Apothecary Courtyard
Attraction
King’s Building Courtyard
Attraction
Palais Leuchtenberg
Attraction
Nymphenburger Kanal
Canal
St. Michael's Church
Attraction
Olympic Tower
Attraction
Bazar
Building
Propyläen
Attraction
Glockenspiel
Attraction
Palmenhaus
Attraction
Schmuckhof
Attraction
Botanical Garden München-Nymphenburg
Garden
Löwenbräukeller
Building
Skylift
Attraction
Fountain Courtyard
Attraction
Grotto Courtyard
Attraction
Goldschmied vom Schönen Turm (Cufringer Tor)
Attraction
Leopoldstraße
Attraction
Südlicher Kabinettsgarten
Garden
Cycadeen
Attraction
Geweihfarnpavillon
Attraction
Botanical Institute
Attraction
Baumfarne,Karnivoren
Attraction
Kugelweiher
Pond
Großer Teich
Pond
Prunkhof
Attraction
Kalthaus, Fuchsien (Sommer), Azaleen (Winter)
Attraction
Nibelungensäle
Attraction
Antiquarium
Attraction
Kitchen Courtyard
Attraction
Comité Courtyard
Attraction
Chapel Courtyard
Attraction
Powder Cabinet
Attraction
Gebirge Südeuropas
Garden
Arctic
Attraction
Wetlands
Attraction
Alpinum
Attraction
Conifers
Attraction
Kinderbrunnen
Attraction
Relikte des ehemaligen „Ehrentempels“ der NSDAP
Building
Wüstenpflanzen
Attraction
Großes Kakteenhaus
Attraction
Orchideenhaus, Schildkröten
Attraction
Schaugewächshäuser
Attraction
Hortus Conclusus
Attraction
Großer Hörsaal
Attraction
Iris garden
Attraction
Wasserpflanzen, Mangroven, Karnivoren, Aquarien
Attraction
Tropische Nutzpflanzen
Attraction
Afrika- u. Madagaskarhaus
Attraction
BIOTOPIA
Attraction
Spring garden
Attraction
Araceen, Bromelien
Attraction
Mexikohaus
Attraction
Grüner Saal
Attraction
Victoriahaus, Seerosen (Sommer), Med. Flora (Winter)
Attraction
Special Themes
Attraction
Deciduous trees
Attraction
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Discover this 15.6-mile loop trail near Munich, Bavaria. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 44 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.
What is the expected weather this week for Große City Challenge München?
Expected weather for Große City Challenge München for the next 5 days is:
- Sat, September 19 - 73 degrees/clear
- Sun, September 20 - 64 degrees/drizzle
- Mon, September 21 - 64 degrees/clear
- Tue, September 22 - 64 degrees/clear
- Wed, September 23 - 69 degrees/clear
Where is Große City Challenge München located?
Große City Challenge München is a trail located in Munich, Bavaria, Germany.
How hard is Große City Challenge München?
Große City Challenge München is considered a moderate hike that covers 15.6 mi, with an elevation gain of 1,236 ft. It takes about 6–6.5 hr to complete. Moderate trails often feature gradual climbs or obstacles like rocks or roots.
What is the elevation gain for Große City Challenge München?
Große City Challenge München is considered a moderate hike that covers 15.6 mi, with an elevation gain of 1,236 ft. It takes about 6–6.5 hr to complete. Moderate trails often feature gradual climbs or obstacles like rocks or roots.
Is Große City Challenge München a loop?
Große City Challenge München is a loop trail that covers 15.6 mi, with an elevation gain of 1,236 ft. It takes about 6–6.5 hr to complete. Loop trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
How long is Große City Challenge München?
Große City Challenge München is a loop trail that covers 15.6 mi, with an elevation gain of 1,236 ft. It takes about 6–6.5 hr to complete. Loop trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
Are dogs allowed on Große City Challenge München?
Dogs may be allowed on Große City Challenge München. Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
Are there scenic views at Große City Challenge München?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Große City Challenge München features multiple scenic viewpoints. Some of the viewpoints include Turm des Rathauses and Südturm.
Are there lakes at Große City Challenge München?
Yes, Große City Challenge München is near Kleiner Olympiasee and Großer Olympiasee.
Is Große City Challenge München paved?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Große City Challenge München is partially paved.
Are there forests at Große City Challenge München?
Yes, Große City Challenge München is a forest trail.
Last updated on September 17, 2026 at 2:13 am GMT+0