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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Familienwanderung in Bayern

7 Summits for Families

Mountain hikes that are ideal for families with children with lots to see and experience along the way. Extra: All tours with car-free arrival!

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Wine walking tour: Thomas Schenk

Hi there, Silvaner

Walk with winemaker Thomas Schenk between hedges, flower meadows, saints and vines. Hike through the vineyards around Randersacker

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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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Die fünf Kilometer lange Gratüberschreitung verläuft vom Gipfel der Alpspitze zum Zugspitz-Gipfel

Zugspitze? A fantastic climb!

The two-day, 21-kilometre route through the Reintal valley is a relatively easy way to make the ascent

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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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Bootwandern im Naturpark Altmühltal

12 x Nature Parks

Experience Bavaria’s natural treasures: forests, meadows, mountains, lakes, rivers and moors. Many unique landscapes are designated nature parks

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Wandern am Richard-Wagner-Kopf am Großen Arber

10 x Nature Experiences in Eastern Bavaria

Hiking on the Arber, in the Upper Palatinate Lake District or in the Bavarian Forest National Park and seven other nature activities in the region of

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Die Buchenegger Wasserfälle südlich von Oberstaufen

Bavarias 16 most beautiful waterfalls

When water runs riot in the vertical: 16 roaringly beautiful tips. From the highest waterfall in Germany to the romantic Mini in Franconia

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Mit dem Rollstuhl durchs Trettachtal nach Spielmannsau

Mountain holidays in a wheelchair

Michael Finger has been in a wheelchair since 1997. Born and bred in Oberstdorf, he knows many ways to enjoy the beauty of his Allgäu homeland

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Ski Tourer on the Ochsenkopf

The Ochsenkopf formula

Around the Ochsenkopf in the Fichtelgebirge there are several hundred kilometres of trails for cross-country skiing, touring and snowshoeing

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Frau auf SUP auf dem Alpsee

11 x Experience Allgäu/Bavarian Swabia

Cycling tours, hikes on the Way of St. James and wellness in the Alps: 11 extremely worthwhile experiences in Allgäu and Bavarian Swabia

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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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Mit Pfarrer Nitz (in orange) auf dem Saaleradweg

Pilgrimage with pedals

Hiking on the Camino de Santiago is popular. Why not go on a spiritual journey by bike? We tried it out in Franconia, on some of 450 km of cycle paths

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