Maximiliansweg Stage 9: Linderhof - Hörnlehütte

This route follows stage 9 of the Maximiliansweg, a long-distance trail through Germany and Austria, beginning at Schloss Linderhof and ending at the Hörnlehütte. The path departs from the Linderhof palace grounds and climbs via long switchbacks through the forests and krummholz zones of the Pürschling mountain. It descends along the Pürschlingweg past the Josephsflecken chapel and the Schleifmühlenklamm gorge into Unterammergau before making a final ascent to the Hörnle ridge. Overnight stays are accommodated at the Hörnlehütte alpine lodge or in guesthouses in Unterammergau; wild camping is strictly prohibited in the Ammergebirge Nature Reserve. Hikers must pack a reliable water filter to treat surface water from natural springs between stations. Advanced reservations are required for the mountain hut. Both trailheads are accessible via public transit networks, including regional buses at Linderhof and train connections in Unterammergau, with schedules available at https://www.bayerische-oberlandbahn.de. The Maximiliansweg is a long-distance trail from Lindau to Berchtesgaden, which is typically completed in 22 stages.