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Hiking in the German Alps

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.

Top hiking trips | German Alps:

Most popular

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1-day Hiking tour around Garmisch (Bavaria)

Join Rudi, an IFMGA-certified mountain guide, for this daylong hiking trip in the mountains around Zugspitze, located in a picturesque area of Bavaria!

1 day

Beginner

Any

FromEUR 190

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Garmisch – Meran Alps hut to hut hiking tour

A 7-day hiking tour around Garmisch and Meran, starting from the highest peak in Germany and staying in different mountain huts, with an IFMGA mountain guide.

7 days

Any

FromEUR 1090

3-day hiking tour in Ammergau Alps

Join Michael, an IFMGA certified guide, in this adventure around the Ammergau Alps: in only three days you will reach the summit of Klammspitze and Krahe.

3 days

Intermediate

Any

FromEUR 345

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.

6 days

Intermediate

Any

FromEUR 675

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.

7 days

Intermediate

Any

FromEUR 3285

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.

3 days

Intermediate

Any

FromEUR 345

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.

6 days

Intermediate

Any

FromEUR 945

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.

4 days

Intermediate

Any

FromEUR 445

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.

9 days

Any

FromEUR 790

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.

7 days

Any

FromEUR 775

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.

7 days

Intermediate

Any

FromEUR 990

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.

9 days

Advanced

Any

FromEUR 990

What people are saying about these trips

Jennifer Dent

5.00

August, 2019

1-day Hiking tour around Garmisch (Bavaria)

Rudi is an experienced mountaineer with a great deal of knowledge about the area and trails available. He coordinated closely with me to determine my skill level and objective for the hike. It was an absolutely terrific day.

Sergei Orel

1.00

July, 2019

Garmisch – Meran Alps hut to hut hiking tour

Explore-Share took advantage of my inexperience. I had asked for a beginner level trip, instead, they recommended me a rather advanced trip. Neither Explore-Share nor the guide were forthcoming with information until the very last moment. The guide sold my participation to another outfit about a week before the trip. Neither Explore-Share neither the guide are trustworthy and can be relied upon in making arrangements.

There are many reasons for choosing Hiking in Germany

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.

Good to know:

Country Code

+49

Currency

Euro

Language

German

Best time to visit

May through September

How to get there

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

Weather

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

More info about Hiking in 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

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