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Travel Guide Germany Bavaria Zugspitze Region District Garmisch-Partenkrichen Mittenwald
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  • Mittenwald in the district of Garmisch-Partenkirchen between the Karwendel and Wetterstein mountains.
    Mittenwald in the district of Garmisch-Partenkirchen between the Karwendel and Wetterstein mountains. Photo: Martin Förster, @agentlemansjourney / unsplash.com

Mittenwald

Welcome to Mittenwald, a picturesque destination in the heart of Bavaria! This charming little town lies at the foot of the majestic Alps and offers breathtaking scenery, historic sights and a rich culture.
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Activities in Mittenwald


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Mountain Biking · Zugspitze Region
Walgaueralm-Altgrabentrail circuit
Toprecommended route Difficulty S1 moderate
Distance 41.3 km
Duration 4:30 h
Ascent 1,200 m
Descent 1,200 m

Varied circular tour in beautiful mixed forests. Mostly on well-maintained gravel roads, but there are also some uphill and downhill single trails ...

from Erich Ladstätter,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Hiking route · Mittenwald
Swisstrack hike Ferchensee and Lautersee (barrier-free)
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 5.7 km
Duration 1:45 h
Ascent 62 m
Descent 209 m

The hike from the crystal-clear Ferchensee lake to the Lautersee lake and on via the Steingarten and Latscheneck down to Mittenwald offers a ...

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Mountain Biking · Wettersteingebirge
By mountain bike to the royal Schachenhaus and back to Innsbruck
Toprecommended route Difficulty S0 difficult
Distance 101.5 km
Duration 9:30 h
Ascent 1,641 m
Descent 2,019 m

The bike tour to the Schachenhaus is challenging, but the scenery is incredibly rewarding. The return journey by bike to Innsbruck is an option, ...

from Josef Essl,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Long-Distance Mountain Biking · Toelzer Land
eMTB-Q1 Lenggries-Wildermieming
Toprecommended route Difficulty S2 moderate Stage 1
Distance 88.9 km
Duration 5:30 h
Ascent 1,747 m
Descent 1,560 m

A very scenic route on varied paths off the beaten track.

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Mountain Hike · Karwendel
Round tour from Mittenwald via Rehbergalm and Wörnerkopf to the Hochlandhütte
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 13.3 km
Duration 7:30 h
Ascent 1,111 m
Descent 1,111 m

Varied, shady and easy circular tour with little traffic in the first part. Then more challenging from Wörnerkopf onwards. Always great views in ...

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Long-Distance Mountain Biking
eMTB Transalp Quickie from Lenggries to Bolzano
Toprecommended route Difficulty S2 moderate Multi-stage route
Distance 330.5 km
Duration 20:00 h
Ascent 5,476 m
Descent 5,898 m

Varied crossing of the Alps by eMTB on mostly good trails.

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Hiking route · Zugspitze Region
To the Ferchensee and Lautersee lakes
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 10.7 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 240 m
Descent 240 m

It doesn't always have to be mountain peaks!

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Mittenwald is known for its unique geographical location. The town is located at an altitude of 923 metres above sea level and is surrounded by the high peaks of the Karwendel and Wetterstein mountains. This makes it an ideal place for outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing or mountain biking.

An absolute highlight are the colourful Lüftl paintings on many houses in the old town. This traditional art form shows scenes from everyday life as well as religious motifs and gives Mittenwald its unmistakable charm.

Topically relevant sights also include the violin-making museum with its impressive collection of handmade instruments and the baroque parish church of St. Peter and Paul with its magnificent frescoes.

Cultural highlights are offered by numerous events throughout the year: the annual "Grenzgang" (border walk) leads through the mountains to the Austrian border, while the "Geigenbau Festival" attracts music lovers from all over the world.

Mittenwald also has a lot to offer in terms of cuisine - be sure to try local specialities such as pork knuckle or Kaiserschmarrn!

If it rains, you can visit the indoor swimming pool or relax in the Alpenwelt Karwendel thermal baths. A visit to the violin making museum is also worthwhile in bad weather.

The most beautiful places in Mittenwald are undoubtedly the surrounding mountains and lakes, such as the Lautersee or the Kranzberg area. In winter, skiing on the slopes of nearby Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a must.

Mittenwald is definitely worth a trip! This Travel Guide provides you with all the information you need for an unforgettable stay in this enchanting little town at the foot of the Bavarian Alps.

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    Mittenwald: Karwendelbahn
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    Mittenwald › West: Ederkanzel
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    Mittenwald › West
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    Mittenwald: Alpenwelt Karwendel - Kranzbergbahn
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    Mittenwald: Alpenwelt Karwendel - Kirche
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    Mittenwald: Oefenlift
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    Mittenwald: Peppi´s Schiglu
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    Mittenwald: Übungslift
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    Mittenwald: Luttenseelift
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    Mittenwald: Luttenseelift
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    Mittenwald: Bruno`s Kinderpark
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Naturtour ab Mittenwald by Sylke
2 days ago · Community
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Mittenwalder Hütte by christian
June 04, 2024 · Community
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Korbinanhütte, Kranzbergipfel, Wildensee, Luttensee by Nataly
May 26, 2024 · Community
The magnificent route! Not complicated and very beautiful! Many branches in viewpoints. Thank you for the recommendation!
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