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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Kunst in der Hütte: Franz Marc verewigt sich an einer Wand in der Staffelalm

7 Mountain Tours With Good Alpine Huts

Up the mountains and into the hut? These Bavarian huts convince with a rustic atmosphere and good food

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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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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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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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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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Schneeschuhwandern Allgäu: Neuer Achtsamkeitstrend: Medidatives Solo Full Moon Snow Shoeing

Bright enthusiasm

Full moon snow shoe tour? It sounded so exciting that our reporters immediately set off for the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park in the Allgäu Alps.

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Tobias Angerer: Die Skating-Technik eignet sich vor allem für Fortgeschrittene

...Tobias Angerer

Our reporters met the cross-country skier, who has been awarded eleven medals, on and off the cross-country track at Winklmoos-Alm

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Alpaca hike in the Bavarian Forest

Fluffy cuddles!

Big round eyes, fluffy fur, a gentle, curious nature. Alpacas are in demand as laid-back hiking companions. We had to try it out

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