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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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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Herzogstand-Wanderung mit Blick auf den Walchensee

7 Mountain Tours With Stunning Views

Higher, farther, better! Nothing beats a breathtaking view from a peak. Here are seven tips for mountains with a special view

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Blick zur Klammspitze

7 Challenging Mountain Tours

Summit meetings of a different, sporty kind. We present seven mountain tours between Oberammergau, Garmisch-Partenkirchen and the Blaues Land

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Oberammergau

10 Charming Bavarian Mountain Villages

These villages in the Alps are easily accessible by train and bus and are ideal starting points for outdoor activities in the surrounding mountains

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Tretbootfahren auf dem Grubsee bei Krün

15 x Splish Splash

Board, kayak or swimming trunks? Bavaria's lakes and rivers invite you to sport and fun. Before or after the summit. Here are 15 tips

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Goldsteig: Etappe von Eck zum Großen Arberschutzhaus

Eight 1,000-Metre Peaks in One Day

We conquered seven peaks in one day on our hike in the Bavarian Forest. "King Arber" was enthroned at the end of the tour. A report for the active

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Kilian Stückler bei der Wandertour auf das Imberger Horn

Summit Meeting

We did a mountain hike with Allgäu brewmaster Kilian Stückler to the Imberger Horn and finished off with craft beer and finest craft food in Sonthofen

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Sonnenuntergang auf dem Burgsteinfelsen, einem markanten Geotop

10 x Experiences in the Altmühltal

The Altmühltal has surprises in store: Vulture swoop, modern art, the world's smallest dinosaur and heavenly four-poster beds!

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Wasserfälle der Wimbachklamm bei Ramsau

12 Gorges, Ravines and Caves

... caves offer exciting experiences and insights into stalactites, steep rocks, waterfalls . 12 exciting "geotopes" at a glance

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Blick auf Teil des Skywalks Allgäu mit Familie

12 x Fun and action for kids

Bavaria adds fun to your holidays. With forest rope parks, summer tobogganing or puppet theatre. 12 options for Fun & Action for kids in Bavaria

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Hanse Wenzl auf der Wanderung vom Großen Arbersee zum Gipfel des Großen Arber

16 x Delightful long distance walking trails

Whether it’s along the Danube, through the foothills of the Alps or over the high mountains. 16 long distance walking trails for walkers, from gourmet

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Schneebedeckte Winterlandschaften in den Allgäuer Alpen

16 Snowshoe Hikes in Bavaria

Experience winter landscape actively without skis: Everyone can do a snowshoe hike! A great experience if you stay on officially designated routes

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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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