Hiking in Bavaria

Hiking in Bavaria

Changing landscapes between the Main river and Berchtesgaden, between Mount Arber and Lake Constance guarantee thousands of hiking possibilities. Our listicles and reports inspire and inform you about long-distance hiking and alpine hiking as well as just enjoyable walkes in Bavaria. The spectrum ranges from steep uphill or pilgrimage hikes, to barefoot hikes and wine hikes up to tours on the trail of Zoigl breweries and simple family tours.

Tips for hiking tours: in the countryside or high up the mountains

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Wandertour im Allgäu mit Daniel Bensmann

Under the skin

A mountain tour with the Allgäu skin painter, tattooist and hunter Daniel Bensmann up to Hirschberg and Spieser near Bad Hindelang

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Herbst an der Donau bei Straubing

Enchanted

Danube fisherwoman Kathi Mayer showed us that her home, the Gäuboden, and the Danube oxbow lakes are mystically beautiful on foggy November days

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Aussicht auf den Taubenbergturm

12 Tips for Remote Viewers

Look over here! You don't need high alpine peaks to see into the distance. Here are 12 great lookout towers in Bavaria for the best views

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Genusswandern im Klausbachtal auf dem Salzalpensteig

Salzalpensteig Hike: O Sole mio

Scenic, varied, enlightening: the Salzalpensteig spices up every hiker's vita. The 9th stage is one of the most beautiful. Let's go!

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Pausen gehören zum Genusswandern. Ausblick vom Trekkingplatz Geusfeld

Steigerwald in Franconia

Pleasure Hiking: The Steigerwald Panorama Trail leads through low mountain landscapes rich in history and species. The next Franconian wine is not far

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Josef

They're brewing something!

Zoigl is a bottom-fermented beer specialty produced in the so-called communal breweries. Beer enjoyment and hiking in the Upper Palatinate Forest!

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Winterlicher Wasserfall im Gunzesrieder Tal

Wintery!

We accompanied ranger Theresa in the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park to waterfalls, through snow-white dream landscapes and in search of Apollo butterflies

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Auge in Auge mit den majestätischen Tieren

Game feeding with Roland Schörkhuber

When Roland Schörkhuber feeds his herd of deer near lake Bannwaldsee, spectators can watch over 150 free-range animals - with no need for binoculars

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Winterlicher Wasserfall im Gunzesrieder Tal

Wintery!

We accompanied ranger Theresa in the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park to waterfalls, through snow-white dream landscapes and in search of Apollo butterflies

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Historic gondolas of the Kampenwand cable car in Chiemgau

7 Mountains by Cable Car

Up to the mountain heights and not shed a drop of sweat! Well, mountain railways in Bavaria make it possible. Seven attractive tips

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SUP Yoga: Der Anfang ist auch ohne Dampferwellen eine Wackelpartie

Off to new shores!

Holiday on the water in Bavaria. That also means SUP and SUP Yoga. We find out how it feels to meditate on Lake Ammersee. In person

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Kloster Weltenburg: Die Benediktiner-Abtei ist Ziel der Schifffahrt durch den Donaudurchbruch

Tourism region Kelheim

The Kelheim vacation region is close to the UNESCO World Heritage city of Regensburg and offers juniper heaths, hop gardens and Bavarian hospitality

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Ranger Antonia explains the protected zones to snowshoe hikers:

Black Grouse Security

The mountains around Lake Schliersee are popular with winter sports enthusiasts. Rangers ensure the protection of rare species. We went on a ski tour

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