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Mountaineering in the Ammergau Alps

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The 10 most beautiful mountaineering routes in the Ammergau Alps

Blick vom Kofel im frühen Frühling
Mountain Hike · Ammergauer Alpen
Mountain Hiking - Kofel
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
9
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
Naturpark Ammergauer Alpen
Bergtour - Große Klammspitze
Mountain Hike · Zugspitze Region
Mountain tour – Große Klammspitze
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
15
13.4 km
6:10 h
1,081 m
1,081 m
Demanding mountain tour starting at Linderhof Palace. Possible refreshment stop at the "Brunnenkopfhäuser".
Naturpark Ammergauer Alpen
Bergtour Kreuzspitze - Gipfel mit Hochplatte im Hintergrund
Mountain Hike · Reutte Nature Park Region
Mountain tour – Kreuzspitze
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
6
11.8 km
6:00 h
1,095 m
1,104 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.
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Shartenköpfe
Mountain Hike · Ammergauer Alpen
Mountain Hike - Laber over Schartenköpfe
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
6
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
Naturpark Ammergauer Alpen
Aufstiegsroute
Mountain Hike · Ammergauer Alpen
Mountain tour – Notkarspitze
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
8
11.2 km
6:00 h
1,097 m
1,090 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.
Naturpark Ammergauer Alpen
Gipfel
Mountain Hike · Ammergauer Alpen
Bergtour - Scheinbergspitz
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
10
8.3 km
4:34 h
845 m
845 m
Eine mittelschwere Bergtour auf den "König des Graswangtals". 
Naturpark Ammergauer Alpen
Steig auf die Hochplatte
Mountain Hike · Ammergau Alps
Mountain tour – Hochplatte
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
13
10.6 km
6:30 h
971 m
971 m
High alpine mountain tour with ridge traverse
Naturpark Ammergauer Alpen
Bergtour Teufelstättkopf - Gipfelkreuz
Mountain Hike · Ammergauer Alpen
Mountain Hike – Teufelstättkopf
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate Open
31
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.
Naturpark Ammergauer Alpen
Geierkopfmassiv
Mountain Hike · Reutte Nature Park Region
Bergtour - Geierköpfe
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
14 km
7:05 h
1,253 m
1,363 m
Lange Bergtour auf den Westgipfel des Geierkopfmassivs
Naturpark Ammergauer Alpen
Bergtour - Gratüberschreitung im königlichen Jagdrevier - Blick ins hintere Graswangtal
Mountain Hike · Ammergauer Alpen
Mountain Hiking – ridge traverse in the royal hunting grounds
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult Open
1
19.8 km
8:50 h
1,120 m
1,225 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
Naturpark Ammergauer Alpen
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The Hennenkopf - a quiet but brilliant viewing summit above Linderhof by Dani
May 26, 2024 · Community
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Mountain tour on the Säuling above Austria by Ralf
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Round tour Notkarspitze and Brünstelkopf by Karsten
May 20, 2024 · alpenvereinaktiv.com
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