Keeping your feet still can actually be a challenge in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The hiking area in the region is one of the most beautiful in the Bavarian Alps. And an experience for all the senses! Why? Quite simple. Open your eyes for the unique scenery and diverse landscape. Breathe in the fresh mountain air. And hear the chirping of birds and the buzzing of bees. If this idyllic image alone doesn't convince you, there are countless other reasons why hiking in Garmisch is so popular. For example, Germany's highest peak. Or 300 kilometers of hiking trails. With varied routes. Different levels of difficulty. And tours for every taste. From short and flat to steep and long. Here around the Zugspitze Everything can be found here. No wonder the region is so attractive to hiking enthusiasts. And there are so many favorite routes.

Looking for some special touring treats? We have three recommendations.

Perfect for an easy stroll. On the panoramic hiking trail from St. Anton to Farchant. Fantastic views await you here. Over Garmisch-Partenkirchen and the Ammergebirge Mountains. The view never lets you get bored. It invites you to take a deep breath. As do the numerous benches that line the path. Inscribed with quotes from famous philosophers. It's worth stopping here for a break. Even if the walk isn't strenuous, it's no less beautiful for that! An experience for young and old. Suitable for strollers and wheelchair users. And a great hike in Garmisch for any season.

Distance: 4,6 km
Duration: approx. 1.45 hour
Ascent: 130 m
Descent: 165 m
Difficulty level: easy
Special features: barrier-free, scenic

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It's all about: on the hike to Fir hut on the Wank. This easy mountain hike leads from the Wankbahn car park via the Tannenhütte and Eckenhütte, and back again. 950 meters of elevation gain are to be conquered here. Once you reach the Tannenhütte, it's worth taking a detour over the Hackerbrücke bridge to the sundial. Treat yourself to a short break on one of the numerous seating areas and enjoy the unobstructed view of the Wetterstein Mountains and the Karwendel. After a stop at the Tannenhütte, the climb continues a little further. But not far. To the Eckenhütte. Here you'll be rewarded once again: with a magnificent panoramic view of the mountains. This is what hiking in Garmisch looks like! Then it's back down again. To the valley station.

Distance: approx. 7 km
Duration: Ascent approx. 1.45 h, descent approx. 1.15 h
Ascent: 500 m
Descent: 500 m
Difficulty level: medium, easy to manage with moderate fitness
Special features: Hackerbrücke, stop at the Tannenhütte, panorama of Wendestein & Karwendel

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A classic mountain hike around Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The view of the Zugspitze massif from the summit isn't the only highlight. The ascent and descent are an experience in themselves. The smallest of paths. In a beautiful setting. It starts at the Maximilianshöhe car park in Garmisch. From there, the hike leads to the St. Martin mountain inn. The number one place to stop for a break. Just half an hour away, you'll reach the first viewing platform, the Felsenkanzel. A magnificent view of Garmisch. And the Zugspitze. But it gets even better when you reach the destination: the summit of the Kramerspitz. At 1.985 meters. You did it! The panorama is definitely worth it. The return journey then takes you over the Predigtstuhl. And down to the Stepbergalm. Here is the second place to stop for a break. Before the descent continues. Over the Alpensteig, the Kreuzweg, and the sunny Kramerplateauweg. Back to Garmisch.

Distance: 14,2 km
Duration: approx. 6,5 hour
Ascent: 1.200 m
Descent: 1.200 m
Difficulty level: difficult, surefootedness and a head for heights required
Special features: Round tour, panoramic view of the Zugspitze

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300 kilometers of hiking trails are available in Garmisch. For leisurely hikers, mountain lovers, and adventurers. That's 300 unforgettable experiences. Fantastic views. And shared memories. So much, in fact, that a single hiking holiday in Garmisch-Partenkirchen isn't enough. Even with good fitness. Our solution? Come several times. Take it one hike at a time. And consciously enjoy each one.

When we hear the phrase "conscious enjoyment," something else comes to mind: namely, that hiking goes perfectly with wellness. And at the Staudacherhof, we not only offer free hiking poles and rental backpacks for hiking in Garmisch offer. But with our spacious wellness area you also have the perfect means of relaxation in store. And on top of that, various Massages, which guests can use to soften their tired muscles. So, combine your hike around Garmisch with a stay at our Wellness Hotel Staudacherhof. And treat yourself to the all-round experience of activity, wellness, and culinary delights.

See you soon at the Wanderhotel Garmisch!