Experience the quintessential charm of Bavaria resembling a picturesque postcard with its majestic mountain peaks, serene lakes, and serene alpine pastures, making it an ideal destination for families. Embark on a leisurely week-long walking tour from Bad Tölz to Bayrischzell, strolling along stunning panorama paths amidst picturesque mountain landscapes. Bavaria offers a perfect setting for family hiking, where children can explore nature's wonders and enjoy the beauty of moss-green forests and colourful alpine meadows dotted with grazing cows. Along the trails, families can take breaks at charming mountain chalets, enjoy a traditional 'Brotzeit' snack and a refreshing glass of beer while children experience the thrill of the outdoors.
The inviting waters of Tegernsee and Schliersee lakes offer a perfect opportunity for a swim, providing a fun and refreshing activity for all ages on hot summer days. Gather your family and explore the scenic beauty of Bavaria, a region reminiscent of a storybook landscape, characterized by magnificent mountains, glistening lakes, lush forests, and colourful alpine meadows, ensuring an enjoyable and memorable hiking experience for everyone.
Details about the family walking holiday in Bavaria
The Tegernsee, nestled in scenic Bavaria, showcases serene waters adorned with vibrant sailboats set against the backdrop of rugged mountains. It serves as the idyllic launch point for a seven-day hike to Wendelstein. The route encompasses diverse mountain trails leading to charming rustic huts where you can indulge in delightful local delicacies. Moreover, each day offers opportunities for you and your children to unwind and cool off in the nearby lakes.
The highlights of Bavaria for families:
Scenic Landscapes: Explore stunning mountain peaks, serene lakes, and lush alpine pastures, providing a picturesque backdrop for hiking adventures.
Varied Trails: Diverse trails cater to different skill levels, from easy paths suitable for children to more challenging routes for experienced hikers.
Charming Rustic Huts: Discover cosy mountain chalets along the trails, perfect for breaks and enjoying local Bavarian cuisine and treats.
Recreational Lakes: Inviting lakes like Tegernsee offers a chance for families to cool off and enjoy water activities after a day of hiking.
Cultural Experiences: Immerse in Bavarian traditions and culture, from 'Brotzeit' (traditional snack) to the warm hospitality of the local communities.
Family-friendly Facilities: Accessible amenities and facilities tailored for families, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable hiking experience for all ages.
Outdoor Learning: Educational opportunities for children to learn about nature, wildlife, and the region's history while on the trails.
Adventure Activities: Alongside hiking, engage in various outdoor adventures such as biking, nature trails, or exploring local attractions.
Safety Measures: Well-marked trails, safety information, and support services are available to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for families exploring the Bavarian outdoors.
Worth knowing about the hiking tour in Bavaria for families
This seven-day tour through Bavaria, begins at Lake Tegernsee and continues to Riederstain, Bad Wiessee, Schliersee, and Spitzingsee. On the fifth day, you and your family will travel by bus to Schliersee and eventually reach the final destination, Bayrischzell. The average walking time ranges from three to four and a half hours, requiring good basic fitness for both adults and kids. If you find it too strenuous, many stages can be shortened using public transport.
Altitude paths with amazing views, to the mountain inn Galaun, then onwards to the little mountain chapel on the rock formation of Mount Riederstein, from where you have a magnificent view down to the lake and the surrounding mountains. Once back on the lake, the Tegernsee brewery inn invites you to a cool beverage, before you return with the Tegernsee ship to Bad Wiessee.
You soon reach alpine pastures from Tegernsee via a steep forest trail surrounding the well-known Alpine beer garden Neureuth. After a break with lovely views of the lake, you casually continue your tour to the Gindelalm alp and descend along forest paths and forest roads to Lake Schliersees after the marina you reach the pretty and neat spa park situated directly at the lakeside of Lake Schliersee.
Along the lakeside-adventure-path, you get to Fischhausen. Then along the path‚ Bockerlbahnweg with numerous info points via the former forest railway, you first walk to the col ‚Spitzingsattel’ and then onwards to the picturesque Lake Spitzingsee. Walk around this nature idyll before you take a break in the historic challet‚ ´Wurzhütte’ and then return by bus to Schliersee.
A light and airy cable car ride take you to the summit station on Mount Taubenstein. Then you walk on a high-altitude path with brilliant views of the Rotwandhaus, where you can climb to the peak of the Rotwand if you fancy. Onwards via the picturesque cirque ‚Großtiefentaler Kessel’ to Lake Soinsee with its idyllic location, then along alpine pastures and flowering meadows to Bayrischzell.
The King-Maximilian path leads you past a waterfall to the Wendelstein-Alp. From there, you walk to the summit with its impressive meteorological observatory and along the panorama-loop-path to the Wendelstein cave with its accessible underground tunnels. After a snack in the panorama-beer garden, you take the cable car back into the valley and casually walk back to Bayrischzell.
ca. 3,5 to 4,5 hours
7 km
380 m
290 m
Day
7
Departure or extension
Route information
Enjoy comfortable and pleasant hikes along well-maintained trails and forest roads. For more challenging elevations, cable cars are available, and segments of the hike can be easily shortened using public transport.
Requirements include basic fitness, with children accustomed to walking for a few hours and having some prior walking experience. The trails mainly traverse meadows, forest tracks, and well-marked paths.
Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English)
App for Navigation and GPS-data available
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Arrival / Parking / Departure:
Arrival by train to Munich, and then by train to Bad Tölz with a journey time of approx. 1 hour.
Munich airport.
Parking: limited number of hotel parking spaces free of charge, no reservation possible. There are parking spaces near the hotel free of charge or the public underground car park for approx. EUR 30 per week, no reservation possible.
Return journey by train from Bayrischzell to Bad Tölz, duration approx. 1.5 hours.
Important information:
Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
Train/bus journey from Lake Spitzingsee to Bayrischzell, approx. EUR 5 per person
Bus journey from Lake Schliersee to Lake Spitzingsee, approx. EUR 2 per person