Hiking | 37 Guides
Hike through Germany's stunning landscapes with our comprehensive trail guides. Find the best routes, mountain hikes, nature walks, and outdoor adventures near Munich, from easy family trails through meadows and forests to challenging alpine routes that test your endurance and reward you with breathtaking summit views. Our detailed guides provide complete trail information including distance, elevation gain, difficulty ratings, estimated hiking times, and trail conditions for different seasons. Learn about the best hiking gear to pack, weather patterns that affect mountain trails, mountain hut systems where you can rest and refuel, and safety considerations for alpine hiking. We share insider tips on the most scenic routes, secret trails that avoid crowds, the best times of day for photography, and how to use German trail markers and signage. Discover which hikes offer the best wildflower displays in spring, which trails are most spectacular during fall foliage, and which winter trails are safe and accessible. Whether you're looking for a gentle afternoon walk or a multi-day alpine adventure, our guides help you experience Bavaria's natural beauty on foot.
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Ehrenberg Castle Ruins: Austria's Medieval Mountain Fortress
Explore 4 medieval castles, cross the world's longest pedestrian suspension bridge, and hike the Tyrolean Alps. Complete guide to Ehrenberg Castle.
Eisenberg Castle Ruins: Hidden Medieval Gems in Bavaria
Climb to medieval fortress remains where panoramic mountain vistas stretch across untouched Bavarian countryside
Lake Tegernsee: Hiking, Swimming & the Best Bavarian Brewery
Experience authentic Bavarian culture with mountain hiking, crystal-clear waters, and local brewery traditions
Herzog Peak & Walchensee: Bavarian Alps Hidden Gem Guide
Experience breathtaking cable car rides and crystal-clear waters at Walchensee Lake in the Bavarian Alps
Weltenburg Abbey: Europe's Oldest Monastery Brewery Guide
Experience Europe's oldest monastery brewery where monks still craft beer using centuries-old recipes
Werdenfels Castle: Garmisch has a Local's Hidden Gem Day Trip
Hike to a stunning medieval castle ruin with panoramic valley views. Complete guide with lakeside dining, cozy mountain huts, and authentic Bavarian charm.
Werdenfels Castle: Hidden Ruins Above Garmisch
A mysterious medieval ruin with stunning alpine views. Easy 50-minute walk from Garmisch-Partenkirchen makes this the perfect lunch spot adventure.