All Hiking Tours in Bavaria
Alpine meadows, mirror-like lakes, and villages full of character
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The Most beautiful hiking tours in Bavaria
Bavarian Alps & Lakes
This walking holiday with luggage transfer takes you through some of the most beautiful corners of the Bavarian Alps in four days. The journey begins at Lake Tegernsee: after a climb through shaded forests and past lush alpine meadows, you’ll reach Neureuth with its stunning lake views — the perfect spot for your first break. Next, you continue over Gindelalm to Schliersee, where another natural highlight awaits. On day two, a cable car takes you up to Taubenstein. From there, you hike along a scenic ridge trail past Rotwandhaus to the hidden gem, Soinsee. Flower-filled meadows, quiet paths, and expansive views accompany you all the way to Bayrischzell. The grand finale is the Wendelstein: your route passes a waterfall, an alpine pasture, and leads up to the summit with a weather station, a cave, and panoramic views that will stay with you forever.
Bavarian & Salzburg Alps
This varied week-long hiking adventure takes you through Berchtesgaden National Park and the Hochkönig region. You begin at the stunning Königssee, pass through the enchanted Zauberwald and the impressive Seisenbergklamm, then ascend gentle high trails to the Pinzgauer Grasberge. Along the way, blooming alpine meadows, roaring waterfalls, and charming mountain villages accompany you. A special highlight is the alpine hike along Hochkönig to Arthurhaus, where tranquility and traditional Alpine culture await. A rest day offers time for short walks, tasting alpine cheese, and animal encounters. To finish, your individual hiking tour leads up to the Jenner summit, with sweeping views over the entire region and Königssee.
Salzalpensteig - Hiking Trail 1
Through the idyllic landscapes of the Chiemgau region into the breathtaking mountain world around Königssee. After your arrival at the shores of Lake Chiemsee, your journey takes you past nature reserves and traditional Bavarian farms to sunny alpine meadows with wide views over the lake. Along airy high trails, you’ll enjoy panoramic views from the Hochfelln and hike through mystical forests to Ruhpolding and Inzell. Following the historic Salzweg, you reach Bad Reichenhall, where tradition and nature blend perfectly — a visit to the famous Rupertus Thermal Baths is well worth it. For the grand finale, your hiking tour leads through Berchtesgaden National Park up to Grünstein, offering stunning views of the emerald Königssee and the majestic Alpine peaks. A hiking holiday in Germany filled with impressions, tranquility, and authentic Bavarian joie de vivre.
Top Destinations in Bavaria
Wendelsteinbahn
Historic cog railway
St. Bartholomä
Famous pilgrimage chapel
Old Town Hall Bad Tölz
Historic building adorned with intricate Lüftlmalerei
Ettal Abbey
Baroque Benedictine monastery with its own brewery
Aschenbrenner Museum
Regional museum showcasing Bavarian folk art and craftsmanship
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Useful Information about your hiking holiday in Bavaria
Facts about Bavaria
- Location: In the far south of Germany, directly bordering Austria
- Area: Approximately 5,500 km²
- Population: Around 700,000
- Important places: Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Berchtesgaden, Mittenwald, Oberstdorf
- Highest point: Zugspitze (2,962 m), the highest mountain in Germany
The Climate in Bavaria
There is always something to experience in the Bavarian Alps, no matter the season. Spring brings fresh air and blooming meadows, summer invites hiking and swimming in clear lakes. Autumn often shines with sunny, colorful days, and winter delights skiers and snow lovers with fresh snow. When the Föhn wind blows, visibility can be so clear that it’s hard to believe how close the mountains suddenly appear.
The Culture in Bavaria
Tradition still plays a big role here. From raising the Maypole to mountain festivals and Almabtrieb (cattle drive): people love to celebrate and know how to do it right. Many villages feature colorful painted house facades called Lüftlmalerei. Crafts like woodcarving, felting, and music are passed down from generation to generation. Castles such as Neuschwanstein and Linderhof show that history here is not just kept in museums.
The Cuisine in Bavaria
The food here is hearty and delicious. A traditional snack with mountain cheese, bacon, and fresh farmhouse bread is almost a must after hiking. For warm dishes, try Kaspressknödel, roast pork, or Käsespätzle. And sweets are never forgotten: Kaiserschmarrn, apple strudel, or Zwetschgendatschi (plum cake), depending on the season. Wash it all down with a cold beer or a schnapps from the local farmer—the perfect ending to any day.
Did you know, ...
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That there are over 1,000 managed alpine pastures and huts in the Bavarian Alps?
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That the Königssee near Berchtesgaden is one of the cleanest lakes in Germany, almost like a fjord?
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That every ten years, Oberammergau hosts the famous Passion Play, a tradition dating back to the 17th century?
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