For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in the Ammergau Alps. Use our Travel Guide as a source of inspiration for planning your next adventure and browse through descriptions and route details of the most beautiful mountaineering routes.
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The 10 Most Beautiful mountaineering routes in the Ammergau Alps

Mountain Hike
· Ammergauer Alpen
Mountain Hiking - Kofel
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
11.2 km
3:30 h
716 m
713 m
Due to the closure of the Grottenweg, diversion via the Kreuzigungsgruppe and further along the Ammer to Döttenbichl has been set up!
Two highlights in one tour. The experience of reaching the summit of the Kofel and a panoramic route that ends in a typical Bavarian treat at the Kolbensattel Hut

Mountain Hike
· Zugspitz Region
Mountain tour – Große Klammspitze
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
13.4 km
6:30 h
1,078 m
1,078 m
Demanding mountain tour starting at Linderhof Palace. Possible refreshment stop at the "Brunnenkopfhäuser".

Mountain Hike
· Reutte Nature Park Region
Mountain tour – Kreuzspitze
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
6 km
7:30 h
1,210 m
123 m
The steep and rocky ascent to the Kreuzspitze involves light climbing and will reward your endeavours with the best views in the whole of the Ammergau Alps.

Mountain Hike
· Ammergauer Alpen
Mountain Hike - Laber over Schartenköpfe
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
8.8 km
4:45 h
763 m
764 m
Moderately difficult mountain tour from Oberammergau to the Laber over the Shartenköpfe. Ascent and descent with the Laber mountain railway possible

Mountain Hike
· Ammergauer Alpen
Mountain tour – Notkarspitze
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
11.1 km
6:09 h
1,091 m
1,091 m
A challenging mountain tour from Ettal over the Ochsensitz and Zieglspitz up to the Notkarspitze (1889 metres) and a steep descent to Restaurant Ettal Mill.

Mountain Hike
· Zugspitz Region
Bergtour - Scheinbergspitz
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
8.3 km
4:34 h
845 m
845 m
Leichte Bergtour auf den "König des Graswangtals".

Mountain Hike
· Reutte Nature Park Region
Mountain tour – Hochplatte
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
10.6 km
6:30 h
971 m
971 m
High alpine mountain tour with ridge traverse

Mountain Hike
· Ammergauer Alpen
Mountain Hike – Teufelstättkopf
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Open
10.7 km
3:45 h
855 m
856 m
A lovely mountain tour to the Teufelstättkopf (1755 metres), offering great views and starting in Unterammergau. Small via ferrata leading up to the summit.

Mountain Hike
· Ammergauer Alpen
Bergtour - Geierköpfe
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
14.5 km
7:35 h
1,495 m
1,495 m
Lange Bergtour auf den Westgipfel des Geierkopfmassivs

Mountain Hike
· Ammergauer Alpen
Mountain Hiking – ridge traverse in the royal hunting grounds
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Open
19.4 km
8:45 h
1,096 m
1,200 m
Traversing this series of summits is one of the most attractive tours in the Ammergau Alps. The route proceeds from the royal palace gardens via a ridge traverse to Oberammergau
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Daniel und Upsspitze by Michael
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When did you do this route? June 06, 2022
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Bergtour Kreuzspitze & Kreuzspitzl by Alex
June 05, 2022
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When did you do this route? June 04, 2022
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Laber über Schartenkopf by Sasha
June 04, 2022
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