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.

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Der schwierige Jubiläumsgrat ist nur etwas für erfahrene Bergfexe

4 x Highest peaks for excursions

No pain, no gain. Let us introduce you to the highest mountain views in Franconia, Eastern Bavaria, the Allgäu and Upper Bavaria

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Pilgern im Allgäu: Pilgerführer Ambros Höring mit seiner Gruppe auf dem Jakobsweg bei Scheidegg

On the road to self-discovery!

Pilgrimage is a vacation for the soul. For beginners, there are sections of the Way of St. James, such as the one from Munich to Lindau.

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Kristin Biebl: Rangerin im Nationalpark Bayerischer Wald

The Ranger of the Bavarian Forest National Park

Ranger Kristin Biebl guides her guests through the Bavarian Forest National Park and brings man and nature closer together again

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Lindau: Blick auf den Bodensee und die Alpen vom

10 x Nature experiences in Allgäu/Bavarian Swabia

Nördlinger Ries, Breitachklamm and Lake Constance: these and seven other nature experiences in Allgäu/Bavarian Swabia are must-sees

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Vom Baumwipfelpfad im Steigerwald bieten sich wunderbare Ausblicke

10 x Nature Experiences in Franconia

Nature parks, lake district, black moor or rock labyrinth: you must see and experience these and six other nature highlights in Franconia

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saftig grüne Buckelwiesen vor alpiner Berglandschaft in Oberbayern

10 x Nature Highlights in Upper Bavaria

Hallertau, Zugspitze, Osterseen or Buckelwiesen: You have to see and experience these and six other nature highlights in Upper Bavaria

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Dagmar von der Grün: Die Kräuterpädagogin ist Expertin für Wildpflanzen und Kräuter

Herbal expert Dagmar von der Grün

Dagmar von der Grün organises herbal walking trails in Franconia and reveals what treasures nature keeps in store for us

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Der schwierige Jubiläumsgrat ist nur etwas für erfahrene Bergfexe

4 x Highest peaks for excursions

No pain, no gain. Let us introduce you to the highest mountain views in Franconia, Eastern Bavaria, the Allgäu and Upper Bavaria

Read more
Lindau: Blick auf den Bodensee und die Alpen vom

10 x Nature experiences in Allgäu/Bavarian Swabia

Nördlinger Ries, Breitachklamm and Lake Constance: these and seven other nature experiences in Allgäu/Bavarian Swabia are must-sees

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Eine Frau im Rollstuhl und ein Mann genießen den Blick auf die Donau von der Befreiungshalle aus

Full speed ahead in the Danube canyon

The highlights of the region Kelheim - Danube Gorge, Weltenburg Monastry, big crystals, and many more - are accessible for everybody

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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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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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Outdoor Gleitschirmfliegen: Wie ein Vogel schwebt man mit dem Gleitschirm über das Voralpenland

Hike and Fly: Paragliding adventure

Paragliding is pure freedom. How fitting, then, that Bavaria’s mountains offer some of the best launch sites in the Alps

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