Hikes in Bavaria

Exploring the most beautiful regions of Germany's most popular holiday destination on foot is what Bavaria offers you with its diverse landscapes, unique sights and rustic inns. Discover the alpine mountains on adventurous tours, experience wild gorges, flowery alpine meadows and great views on premium and pleasure hiking trails!

Where is the most beautiful area in Bavaria?

To choose the one most beautiful region in Bavaria is of course impossible. Because no matter whether you are travelling in the Berchtesgaden Alps, exploring the Bavarian Forest, visiting one of the popular Bavarian lakes, enjoying the urban city life in Munich or experiencing nature up close in the beautiful Allgäu: Bavaria offers countless opportunities to spend an active and varied holiday! Especially if you are in the mood for extensive hikes, you will find an almost endless offer in this federal state.

The Bavarian Forest stretches for around 100 km along the border with the Czech Republic. The low mountain range delights with its untouched, wild natural landscape. Here you can climb the Grosse Arber or the Lusen. The region is also ideal for family holidays, as there are also some easy circular trails that are suitable for prams. The treetop path and various themed trails - the Bärenpfad, which leads directly to the Bären enclosure in the National Park Centre in Lusen, is highly recommended - make for varied family excursions.

But hikers who want to put their fitness to the test will also find excellent tours in the Bavarian Forest. For example, you can climb eight thousand-metre peaks in just one day or let off steam on Germany's longest hiking trail, the Goldsteig.

The Fichtelgebirge with Schneeberg and Ochsenkopf is also a perfect region for hikers and animal lovers.

The Allgäu in the very south of Bavaria is a true paradise for hiking enthusiasts. Whether in the alpine landscape of the Upper Allgäu and Eastern Allgäu or the more gentle hills of the Alpine foothills – nature lovers and hiking enthusiasts are in exactly the right place here. In addition to beautiful hiking routes, there are other highlights such as a visit to Neuschwanstein Castle – which can be ideally combined with a short hike – and various activities for families, such as summer toboggan runs or exciting themed trails.

In the alpine terrain, sure-footedness and sturdy shoes are required and you will have to be prepared for a walking time of several hours in some parts, but the unspoilt nature and panoramic views compensate for the metres of altitude covered.

Of course, the stages of the Allgäu Hiking Trilogy are particularly recommended. It doesn't matter whether you are more of a water sports fan, a meadow walker or even a sky walker, whether you are travelling with your family or want to experience a solitary adventure – with these tours everyone will find the right thing. Rushing waterfalls and raging brooks, mystical high moors and a breathtaking panorama of peaks await you!

In addition to impressive peaks and panoramic views, Bavaria is also home to numerous idyllic lakes. You can often take short or long walks along the shore, or you may be drawn back to the neighbouring mountains and enjoy a breathtaking view of the crystal-clear waters.

And when you're really exhausted after a long hike, there's nothing better than a dip in the cool water.

The element of water is not only impressive in the beautiful lakes; hikers can also experience the incredible power of water first hand in numerous gorges, waterfalls or dams. Particularly popular, for example, is a trip to the Partnachklamm gorge or the Lech Falls in Füssen.