8 beautiful hikes with a view around Munich

Fresh mountain air, breathtaking views and picturesque lakes ... Sounds good? What are you waiting for?

The mountain is calling! ⛰️ With a Germany ticket in your pocket and bright sunshine in the sky, the conditions for your next hiking trip are perfect! 🥾

Whether you want to climb peaks, swim in mountain lakes or sleep in late, you'll find a trip into the greenery to suit your taste here. 🍃

Hiking with a view of mules!

Mountain tour on the Zwiesel in the Chiemgau Alps

A mountain tour to the Zwiesel in the Chiemgau Alps is particularly worthwhile in the summer months, as the path to the top is very shady for a long time thanks to the deciduous forest. 🌳 The ascent is initially flat and uphill. After crossing a forest road, it becomes a little steeper until you turn left onto the "Mulisteig". And yes, if you're lucky, you might actually see a few mules (mules) there. 👁️🍀

Altitude difference: 1,000 m

Ascent: 2.5 hours

Descent: 1.5 hours

Demand: The Zwiesel is a rather easy mountain tour despite the almost 1,000 meters in altitude. A little surefootedness is only required on the path between the mountain pasture and the summit. 🥾

Starting point: Jochberg parking lot

🚗 Via the A8 towards Salzburg - Siegsdorf exit - Continue via Inzell to Weißbach - Then turn left towards "Ortsteil Jochberg"

🚂 Take the Meridian in the direction of Salzburg to Freilassing - Continue with the regional train to Bad Reichenhall - Take the RVO bus in the direction of Inzell to the "Weißbach Alpenhotel" - From there you walk about 1 hour along Jochbergstraße to the parking lot.

Hiking with the prospect of refreshment!

Mountain tour to the Pendling with swimming in Lake Thiersee

We've all been there: when you're out and about in the mountains on a really hot summer's day, there's nothing you want more than to cool off in the lake from midday onwards. ☀️ If you decide to go on a mountain tour to the Pendling near Kufstein, you can do just that afterwards - in beautiful Lake Thiersee. What's more, despite its low altitude, the Pendling impresses with a fantastic panoramic view.

Altitude difference: 600 hm

Duration of the round trip: 3.5 hours

Demand: Easy hike that does not require a high level of experience. It is therefore also easy to do with children.

Starting point: Start at the hiking parking lot at Gasthof Schneeberg in Thiersee.

🚗 Take the A8 to the Miesbach - Bayrischzell - Thiersee exit - turn off to Hinterthiersee - turn left at Gasthof Pfarrwirt to the Schneeberg parking lot. The parking fee is 4 euros.

🚂 Take the train to Kufstein (possibly with a change in Rosenheim) - then continue by bus to Thiersee.

Hiking with a view of Lake Walchensee!

Round tour in the Jachenau

The Hirschhörnlkopf in Jachenau particularly appealed to us, as the way back is different to the way up - so you can't get more variety than that. 🏞️ The circular tour covers an elevation gain of approx. 750 m and offers a wonderful view of Lake Walchensee.

Altitude difference: 750 hm

Duration of the round trip: 4 hours

Difficulty: Easy to manage with a good level of fitness.

Starting point: off you go in Jachenau!

🚗 It takes about 1.5 hours to get there by car. The fee for the hiking parking lot is approx. 4 euros.

🚂 Take the Bayerische Oberlandbahn via Holzkirchen in the direction of Lenggries - From Lenggries station, take the bus to Jachenau. Please note: There are only a few trips a day.

Hiking with a view of flat paths!

Around the Easter Lakes

Near Iffeldorf behind Lake Starnberg lies one of the most beautiful groups of lakes we know: The Osterseen. Clear, turquoise-blue water, lots of forest and the mountains in sight. You don't need to be free from giddiness for this tour, as there are no hills to climb. But a certain basic level of fitness and a good snack won't hurt 🥨.

Duration of the tour: 2 - 2.5 hours

Demand: Easy to master.

Starting point: Iffeldorf

🚗 Via the Garmisch freeway to the Penzberg/Iffeldorf exit - In Iffeldorf to the Osterseen parking lot in Iffeldorf (subject to charge)

🚂 Via the Tutzing - Kochel am See railroad line to Iffeldorf.

Hiking with a view of sundowners!

At sunrise or sunset on the Wallberg

Sundowner at an altitude of 1,722 meters? It's pretty easy to do on the Wallberg on Lake Tegernsee. 🌄 What you need for this: Sturdy hiking boots, picnic equipment, a change of clothes and a little fitness and sure-footedness.

Altitude difference: 600 hm

Ascent: 2 hours

Descent: 1.5 hours

Difficulty: Easy to manage with a good level of fitness. If the last section to the summit is too steep for you, you can stay at the cozy mountain station and enjoy the 360-degree view of Lake Tegernsee from there. 😎

Starting point: Start at the Wallbergmoosalm

🚗 You can reach it by car via Tegernsee - exit Rottach Egern - and finally via a toll road (fee 4 euros). The parking lot at the top is included in the price.

🚂 Take the Bavarian regional train to the Tegernsee stop - From Tegernsee take the RVO bus in the direction of Wildbad Kreut to the Wallbergbahn stop, Rottach-Egern

Hiking with a view of a hut snack!

Dürnbachhorn crossing

On a sunny weekend, it can get pretty crowded in Munich's local mountains. Our tip: drive a little further - specifically to the Chiemgau Alps. The Dürrnbachhorn crossing from the Winklmoosalm has pretty much everything you need for a good mountain tour: a varied circular route, plenty of places to stop for refreshments with delicious hut snacks 🥨 and, of course, spectacular views. If you want to shorten the tour, you can also use the nostalgic cable car (€12 per person!) for the ascent or descent.

Altitude difference: 630 hm

Ascent and descent: 4 hours

Difficulty: For the Dürrnbachhorn crossing, you should definitely be sure-footed and have a head for heights.

Starting point: Seegatter parking lot

🚗 Via a toll road up to the Winkelmoosalm. The toll costs 7 euros including parking.

🚂 With the Meridian to Traunstein - Continue with the RB to Ruhpolding and then by bus to Seegatter.

Hiking with the prospect of sleeping in!

Late riser tour to the Baumgartenschneid

Are you a late riser and like to combine hiking with a dip in the lake? Then this tour to the Baumgartenschneid with a manageable 675 meters of altitude is made for you.

Altitude difference: 675 hm

Ascent: 2 hours

Descent: 1.5 hours

Difficulty: The Baumgartenschneid is an easy mountain tour that is very doable with a basic level of fitness.

Starting point: Alpbachtalhiking parking lot

🚗 A8 towards Salzburg - exit Holzkirchen - continue towards Tegernsee.

🚂 Take the Bayerische Oberlandbahn train from the main station directly to Tegernsee. The hiking parking lot is only 850 meters away from the local train station.

Hiking with a view of the Zugspitze

Hiking tour on the Wank

If you decide to go hiking on the Wank, you are in for a treat. 🏔️ In addition to 10/10 panoramic views of the Wetterstein mountain range, including the Zugspitze and Alpspitze, there are two cozy summit huts (Sonnenalm and Wankhaus) and plenty of benches to enjoy a picnic.

With its 1100 meters of altitude, the tour can certainly be a sporting challenge. Nevertheless, the ascent and descent are absolutely doable in one day. And if your legs do give out, you still have the option of taking the Wankbahn cable car to enjoy the view from a comfortable seated position. 🚠

Altitude difference: 1100m

Ascent and descent: 6:30h

Difficulty: Easy to moderately difficult mountain hike, some steep ascents and descents

Starting point: Wankbahn

🚗 A95 to Garmisch - In Garmisch follow the signs to "Wankbahn". Park directly at Wankbahn (subject to charge).

🚂 Take the train to Farchant - from there take bus 4 to the Wankbahn.

Prefer a spa to climbing to the top?

Then take a look at this blog article! 👓