Hiking in the German Alps: Top Outdoor Adventures Awaiting You

Explore the best of the beautiful Bavarian Alps on foot.

Part of the central range of the Alps, this mountain range stretches along the south of the country running beside the border between Germany and Austria. Whether you have no hiking experience or a lot, you’ll be able to find a trail to suit you here.

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6-day Allgäu Alps hiking traverse

Michael Schott, an IFMGA certified mountain guide, wants to explore with you the Allgäu Alps in this 6-day hut-to-hut hiking tour.

FromEUR 711 per person

6 days

Intermediate

High

Availability:

Jun - Sep

3-day Heilbronn Trek in the Allgäu Alps

Come and join Michael Schott, an IFMGA certified mountain guide, for this 3-day hiking adventure in the Allgau Alps, via the Heilbronn Circular Trail.

FromEUR 364 per person

3 days

Intermediate

Availability:

Jun - Sep

6-day trek from Allgau to the Silvretta

Join Michael Schott, an IFMGA certified guide, for this hiking adventure from the Allgäu Alps to the summit of Piz Buin, in the Silvretta range.

FromEUR 995 per person

6 days

Intermediate

High

Availability:

Jul - Sep

4-day hike to the Gottesacker plateau

Join Michael Schott, an IFMGA certified mountain guide, and hike four days around the Allgäu Alps, from the Fellhorn to the impressive Gottesacker plateau.

FromEUR 469 per person

4 days

Intermediate

Availability:

Jun - Sep

1-week Hut to Hut Hiking around Mt. Watzman, Bavarian Alps

Michael, an IFMGA certified guide, wants to lead you on a week long hut to hut hiking expedition that will take you around the amazing Mount Watzman in the Bavarian Alps.

FromEUR 3458 per person for 3 travellers

7 days

Intermediate

High

Availability:

Jul - Sep

Hut to hut hike around Mount Watzmann

7-day hike from hut to hut around Mount Watzmann (2713 m) in the Berchtesgaden National Park (Bavarian Alps), with Oscar and Monica, UIMLA mountain leaders.

FromEUR 832 per person for 3 travellers

9 days

Any

Availability:

Jul - Sep

Alpine trekking in Garmisch and around

A 5-day hiking tour around Garmisch- Partenkirchen, in the Bavarian Alps, guided by Oscar and Monica, UIMLA certified mountain leaders.

FromEUR 816 per person for 8 travellers

7 days

Any

Availability:

May - Nov

Garmisch and Neuschwanstein Castle hiking tour, Bavarian Alps

Oscar, a Spanish-speaking UIMLA Mountain Leader, takes you on this 7-day hiking tour around the famous Newschwanstein Castle and the city of Garmisch, in the beautiful Bavarian Alps in southern Germany.

FromEUR 1043 per person

7 days

Intermediate

Availability:

Oct

Berchtesgaden National Park 9-day hiking tour, Bavarian Alps

An amazing 9-day hut-to-hut hiking traverse in the spectacular Berchtesgaden National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in the Bavarian Alps. Oscar, a Spanish-speaking UIMLA-certified Mountain Leader, takes you on this unique trekking tour.

FromEUR 1043 per person

9 days

Advanced

High

Availability:

Jul, Sep

FAQs: Hiking in German Alps

What should I know about Hiking German Alps?

If you’re looking for a strenuous challenge, a hut to hut trek on Mount Watzmann (2713 m) is a good idea. The tallest mountain Zugspitze (2,962 meters) is also a great place to hike. There were many gentle hikes in these areas. The Berchtesgaden National Park with its stunning gorges and scenery also has some great hiking trails to check out.

Why should I choose German Alps for my Hiking adventure?

**Bavarian culture and traditions **

You cannot go to this part of Germany without enjoying the Bavarian culture. Eat local bratwurst or sample some German beer. Then learn more about the fascinating history of the region.

**Wide range of trails **

Home to Mount Zugspitze, the tallest mountain in Germany and the many trails of Garmisch-Partenkirchen and more. The Berchtesgaden National Park is also brimming with trails which will take you around the mountains and passed beautiful lakes.

Breathtaking natural beauty

From perfect snow-capped peaks to rolling green meadows, the sights of the German Alps are simply stunning. While hiking there you’ll also get to enjoy alpine forests and glassy lakes.

What can I expect from the weather during my Hiking trip in German Alps?

Average daytime temperatures ranging from 17-25 degrees celsius from May-September. The winters are considerably colder.

Which language is predominantly spoken in the German Alps region?

German

What currency is accepted around German Alps?

Euro

How to get there

Fly to Munich airport then take a transfer or drive to the mountains.

What's the country code for the German Alps region?

+49

When is the best time to travel to German Alps for Hiking?

May through September.

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