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Upper Bavaria walks
The Staffelsee Circuit
Visorando Member
8.42 mi
+331 ft
-331 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Murnau am Staffelsee (Upper Bavaria)
Located 70 km from Munich, the Staffelsee is one of Bavaria’s many lakes. Like many others, it is surrounded by peat bogs that have been developed for walking, allowing you to discover magnificent flora and fauna. The walk ends with a pleasant return journey by boat.
From Lake Tegernsee to the summit of the Fockenstein
8.82 mi
+2,365 ft
-2,333 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Bad Wiessee (Upper Bavaria)
The Fockenstein (1,564 m) is a peak in the Bavarian Pre-Alps, to the west of Lake Tegernsee. Starting on a forest track alongside a stream, the second half of the walk offers superb views of the Bavarian Alps. Once you reach the summit, you’ll be treated to a magnificent panorama.
Munich around the Isar
8.27 mi
+230 ft
-177 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Munich (Upper Bavaria)
A discovery walk along the Isar within the city of Munich, passing through the two large squares nearby.
Highlight: crossing the Isar via a footbridge over 500 metres long.
Tour of Lake Eibsee
4.55 mi
+548 ft
-564 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Grainau (Upper Bavaria)
A very pretty tour of Lake Eibsee in Bavaria. The path runs along the shores from a distance, through a beautiful mossy forest, but it is possible to take secondary paths to reach the many coves and swim in the crystal-clear water.
Partnach Gorge in Bavaria
3.54 mi
+1,148 ft
-1,168 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Garmisch-Partenkirchen (Upper Bavaria)
Short hike in the Partnach Gorge starting from the ski resort of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, then in the surrounding forest. (Entrance to the gorge costs €10 per person.) Challenging route on the first climb out of the gorge.
Eïs Kappelle and Königssee
4.52 mi
+1,690 ft
-1,686 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Schönau am Königssee (Upper Bavaria)
This hike allows you to discover Königssee first, as you have to take the boat to get to the starting point.
The first part of the hike is a beautiful walk through the forest with stunning views of the lake and the surrounding mountains, which rise to over 2,500 metres.
The last part, which is more challenging, allows you to admire the Eïs Kappelle with its 30-metre-wide and 15-metre-high corridors. Impressive.
Out in nature whilst still in Munich
11.39 mi
+207 ft
-210 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Munich (Upper Bavaria)
There are few major cities where you can escape into nature without leaving the city. This route through Munich is a fine example.The route starts in a park overlooking the zoo, then follows the Auer Mühlbach stream to the Müllerches Volksbad (public baths, a magnificent Art Nouveau building).The second part follows the Isar to the Großhesselohe bridge, then back through the Harlaching district to the starting point.
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