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Circular hike - Old Men's Path

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    Beautiful circular hiking trail from Oberammergau over the Romanshöhe with a beautiful view of the Ammertal.

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    Distance 9.8 km
    3:35 h
    144 m
    144 m
    952 m
    826 m

    For pleasure hikers, this beautiful circular hiking trail is a must-do when visiting the Ammergau Alps Nature Park. From the valley station of the Laber cable car or the parking lots at the WellenBerg, the path first leads to the Romanshöhe mountain guesthouse. Along the gently ascending and descending path, you always have a beautiful view of the Pulvermoos nature reserve and the mountain world of the Ammergau Alps. Especially in spring, hikers enjoy the sea of blossoms of numerous plants. The trail leads back through the Pulvermoos to Oberammergau.

    Author’s recommendation

    Especially in spring, the blossom splendor in the Pulvermoos is a very special experience.

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    In an emergency, please contact the nearest rescue control center. Regardless of your location, you can reach them throughout Germany at the telephone number 112.

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    Roadbook

    The hike begins at the Tourist Information Centre at Ammergauer Haus. Proceed along Eugen-Papst-Straße and turn right into Bahnhofstraße. Cross Bahnhofsstrasse and continue on the right-hand side of the road, following the hiking pathway alongside the river and through the "Pulvermoos" nature conservation area.

    In Unterammergau, carry straight on through the village until you reach the railway station. Turn right into Weiherweg, which you follow until you reach the outskirts of the village. Then follow the hiking trail towards the Romanshöhe (marked by a yellow triangle).
    The hiking pathway steadily ascends until you reach a cross of Christ at a point where you will enjoy fantastic views over the Ammer Valley and the surrounding countryside.
    After approximately a further 2 kilometres, you will reach the Romanshöhe inn. You then have the opportunity to descend to Oberammergau directly (30 minutes). Otherwise, follow the turn-off to the left ("Altherrenweg"), where the hiking trail will take you through magnificent meadows and alongside shady ditches to St. Gregory's Chapel (erected in 1765 to protect the village against the destructive flood waters of the Laine).
    The pathway leads on to Oberammergau and ends back at Ammergauer Haus.

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    Laber cable car
    Romanshöhe Inn
    Bahnhof Unterammergau
    Bushaltestelle Ammerbrücke, Unterammergau
    Touristinformation Unterammergau
    Bahnhof Oberammergau
    Tourist Information Oberammergau
    Bushaltestelle Eugen-Papst.Str., Oberammergau
    Parkplatz Eugen-Papst-Straße, Oberammergau

    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    Bus stop: Oberammergau Bhf or Eugen-Papst-Str.
    9606 Garmisch-Partenkirchen - Oberammergau - Wieskirche - Füssen
    9622 Oberammergau - Ettal - Linderhof (Castle)
    Train station: Oberammergau station
    Murnau - Oberammergau

    Guests of the Ammergau Alps region travel free of charge with the electronic guest card or the Königscard by bus. 

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    Directions

    A95, B23 via Ettal to Oberammergau

    Parking

    Parking Eugen-Papst-Straße, Oberammergau

    large, free alternative parking lot

    Parking South / Festival grounds

    Coordinates

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    47.598981, 11.084124
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    47°35'56.3"N 11°05'02.8"E
    UTM
    32T 656664 5273834
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    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    9.8 km
    Duration
    3:35 h
    Ascent
    144 m
    Descent
    144 m
    Highest point
    952 m
    Lowest point
    826 m
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