"Hiking and Biking in Bavaria" Top 5 Page for this destination Garmisch-Partenkirchen Travelogue by lareina
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The bike paths in Bavaria are amazing--well marked and abundant. I could literally get on my bike and find a path in any direction (but of course, I preferred the paths that didn't lead straight up the mountains!). Heading south one day I realized that I had crossed into Austria. I wondered if maybe I should've brought the ole passport in case I got arrested. ;) Going north, the land flattens out and becomes more marsh-like towards the Murnauer Moos. There are gorgeous views, hundreds of wooden barns scattered about, and cute little villages. You could bike all the way to Munich and beyond, or catch a train back.
One of my favourite hikes is at the Eibsee. An easy path circles the lake and takes about 45 minutes to complete. I love hiking in Bavaria because wherever I go there are always all kinds of people out---from young to old, some out for a stroll, others prepared for a serious hikie. We exchange 'Gruss Gott's and we are off on our separate ways to enjoy our surroundings.
I still giggle every time I tell someone about the mountain in Garmisch called the Wank...sorry, I just can't help it.
The trails on the Wank are reached from Partenkirchen. I usually parked in the lot for the Wank Bahn and then hiked around from there. Once I hiked up as far as the middle station for the bahn and then down past the tiny Daxkapelle, a little church. Another time I took the Panoramaweg, an easier, more level route that skirted the town and went past St. Anton Church towards the Josef-Bichl cross.
Whenever I was feeling less adventurous I would head to the Kramer for an easy hike. The trailheads are only about 7 minutes from the Marienplatz and after a 10 minute uphill hike, it was smooth hiking on level ground, high above the town below. I usually hiked from the War Memorial to the Pfledgersee or the Ruine Werdenfels (ruins of a 12th century castle), about 45min to an hour one-way. At the Pfledgersee there is swimming and also a lakeside restaurant with terrace. Last time I was there was in November and all the leaves were still changing. It was gorgeous, but it got very chilly in the shade.
There are amazing views of Ga-P and the mountains from the war memorial. There is also a large, open grassy space for picnics. If you continue hiking upwards on the Kramer, you will arrive at St. Martins-Hutte within 45 minutes. From there you will get even better views and a bier!
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I believe we ate here also, and I agree - wonderful experience & great food! The sign out front identified it as Jamison's Pub. Our dinners were a little pricey (a la carte for salads, etc.) but not out of line, and well worth a return visit!
Thanks for all the useful info, thinking of visiting for snowboarding early next year but summer looks great too!
I read all your GAP tips. You have done a good job. Take care. Frohe Oestern. Tschuess, Bill.
interesting bavarian area
wow, some stunning photos, great tips as well.
thanks for the good infos! Will be there maybe in Dezember for a long weekend. After seeing your pics I'm looking more forward to it :-)
Great page about one of germanys most beautiful places! YOur hiking travelogue is amazing - Eibsee is a true nature paradise!
Excellant information,Great pictures, tips and useful narration.
ONE OF MY FAVOURITE PLACES IN THE WORLD,SOUTHERN GERMANY IS SO BEAUTIFUL,GREAT PAGES.
great page with heaps of fine tips, tks for sharing
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