Brauneck is certainly known to many as a ski resort. However, you can not only ski down the mountain here, but also hike up. For example to the Tölzer Hütte, which will not only provide you with a well-earned meal, but also with a refreshing drink of Almdudler.

When summer is not far away and the snow slowly disappears from the slopes, ski areas such as Brauneck can be reclaimed by hikers. Because even if you can clearly see that you are in a ski area in many places here - even when you are not skiing - a hike like the one to the Tölzer Hütte is worthwhile.

Approach & hike

Start at the parking lot of the Brauneck Bergbahn valley station. You can either drive there by car from Munich or take the Bavarian regional train. Once there, keep to the right of the cable car and follow the signs towards the Brauneck mountain station (trail no. 9). The gravel path starts off steeply and stays that way for the time being, with a total elevation gain of 800 meters to the Tölzer Hütte.

But don't be discouraged by the climb - or by the sight of the lifts and floodlights along the way - the reward won't be long in coming. Take plenty to drink and perhaps a little refreshment with you, we could really use it.

As a somewhat more idyllic alternative, you can also take trail no. 10 to the Tölzer Hütte, starting from the Jaudenlift parking lot.

After an almost two-hour ascent, you will reach the top station of the Brauneck cable car. Once here, the Tölzer Hütte is not far away. The approx. 10-minute walk there is also particularly exhilarating, as there is not a single meter of altitude left in the way of the hut and us. And the prospect of good food and a cool Almdudler naturally also contributes to a good mood. But make sure you stop now and then to admire the mountain panorama.

Once you arrive at the Tölzer Hütte, you can find a seat on the terrace and take a look at the menu. Whether you fancy spinach dumplings or Kaiserschmarren, everyone should be able to find something here. Add a refreshing round of Almdudler and your break is perfect.

After you have hopefully recovered well, you can walk back down the same way. Or you can treat yourself to a ride down the mountain in the gondola. A one-way ride down costs 13 euros for adults.

Directions & Co: What you need to know

Directions by car: Take the Munich - Salzburg highway. Take the Holzkirchen exit and continue on the B13 towards Bad Tölz to Lenggries. Follow the signs to Bergbahn Brauneck.

By train: Take the Bavarian regional train from the main station to Lenggries station. From there, a bus will take you to the valley station.

Difficulty: Medium-difficult mountain hike

Duration of the tour: Ascent around two hours

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