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Schwaigen

Welcome to Schwaigen, a picturesque destination in the heart of Bavaria! This Travel Guide will help you discover the best sights and activities and get the most out of your stay.

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Attractions in Schwaigen


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recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 45.3 km
Duration 3:10 h
Ascent 132 m
Descent 137 m

Beautiful circular route through the Murnauer Moos nature reserve with views of the Zugspitze and along the Loisach river to Oberau through the ...

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from Gerda Pamler,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty moderate closed
Distance 34.2 km
Duration 3:15 h
Ascent 1,201 m
Descent 1,201 m

The easy route takes us to the idyllic Soila Alm located just below the Ettaler Manndl in the Ammergau Alps. Extending the route to a Bike & Hike ...

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from Monika Heindl,   Outdooractive Editors
recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 44.3 km
Duration 3:10 h
Ascent 291 m
Descent 279 m

An easy bike ride through moor landscapes, spa towns, and the Murnauer Moos nature reserve with wonderful views over the Staffelsee and the Alps on ...

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from Andrea Mohr,   Zugspitz Region
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 27 km
Duration 9:00 h
Ascent 1,164 m
Descent 1,309 m

From Oberammergau, the route goes over Großer Aufacker and then via Stierkopf and Hinteres Hörnle before beginning the descent to Grafenaschau.

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from Johannes Renfordt,   Community
Long Distance Cycling · Upper Bavaria
Wasser-Radlwege Oberbayern: Art and Culture Loop
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 339.6 km
Duration 23:55 h
Ascent 1,752 m
Descent 1,702 m

Punctuated with cultural and scenic highlights, the art loop stretches over nearly 350 kilometers in the southwest of Upper Bavaria.

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from Julia Kiendl (LRA FFB),   Stadt Fürstenfeldbruck
Hiking Trail · Ammergau Alps
Großer Aufacker (1542 m) from Oberammergau
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 12.8 km
Duration 4:35 h
Ascent 705 m
Descent 705 m

Easy mountain hike from Oberammergau to the Großen Aufacker and on to Unterammergau

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from Michael Reimer,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 63.5 km
Duration 4:30 h
Ascent 167 m
Descent 161 m

The route takes you through the Eschenlohe and Murnau Moos, where you can enjoy peace and tranquility in the midst of nature with a fantastic ...

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from GaPa Tourismus GmbH,   GaPa Tourismus GmbH
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 69.2 km
Duration 4:20 h
Ascent 612 m
Descent 614 m

Start your gravel bike tour in Schongau, pass the weirs on the Lech, and enjoy the varied nature up to Steingaden. Then continue over the historic ...

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from Andreas Klausmann,   Tourismusverband Pfaffenwinkel
Mountain Bike · Ammergau Alps
Beginner's Hike Around the Hörnle
Premium content Difficulty ●S0 moderate
Distance 28.7 km
Duration 3:35 h
Ascent 762 m
Descent 762 m

The MTB tour around the Hörnle is a route suitable for beginners. The route runs mostly along flat forest trails. Beginners will face a few ...

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from Antonie Schmid,   Outdooractive Premium
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 9.8 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 550 m
Descent 550 m

A summit that could well be called a local insider tip. It is also not signposted or marked. Rather inconspicuous, but with a good view and ...

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from Mountour Guide,   Community
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Geographical location: Schwaigen is located near the foothills of the Bavarian Alps and is surrounded by a breathtaking landscape of rolling hills, forests and rivers. The town is about 30 kilometres south of Munich.

Special features: Schwaigen is known for its idyllic atmosphere as well as its historic buildings such as the parish church of St. Martin or the old town hall. Another special feature are the numerous hiking and cycling trails that lead through the surrounding area.

Sights: An absolute highlight is the Benediktbeuern Monastery with its impressive baroque church as well as the monastery garden. The Glentleiten open-air museum also offers an interesting insight into life in the countryside in earlier times.

Cultural Highlights & Events: Schwaigen regularly hosts cultural events such as concerts, theatre performances or exhibitions. Traditional festivals such as the Maypole Festival or the Christmas Market on the Advent weekend are also particularly recommended.

Culinary specialities: The regional cuisine has a lot to offer - be sure to try the famous Bavarian roast pork or a hearty snack with regional specialities such as Obazda or Leberkäse.

Outdoor activities: Schwaigen and its surroundings offer countless opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, swimming or fishing. Boat trips on the Staffelsee in summer and skiing and snowboarding in the surrounding ski areas in winter are also highly recommended.

Best seasons: The best time to visit is from May to September, when the weather is warm and sunny and nature is in full bloom. In winter, it's a great place to go skiing or enjoy other winter activities.

Bad weather tips: If it rains, take a trip to the Glentleiten open-air museum or visit one of the numerous cultural events. A visit to the Benediktbeuern Monastery is also worthwhile in any weather!

Total: Schwaigen is definitely worth a trip! With its picturesque landscape, its historical sights as well as the numerous leisure activities, it offers something for everyone - whether culturally interested or sporty. Book your holiday in Schwaigen now and experience Bavaria from a whole new side!

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  • 3 d
    Enkhard Richter
    September 29, 2026
    Bis knapp vor die Soila-Alm vorwiegend Bergstraßen (man darf sich vom Verbotsschild wegen Forstarbeiten nicht irritieren lassen: Der Waldbesitzer möchte, dass da keine Autos fahren und hat kein anders Banner). Dann zieht gut 5 Min vor der Soila-Alm ein frisch mit schwerem Gerät "ausgebauter" steiler Fahrweg nach links hoch, der in ein Wirrwar von Spuren führt. Hier war ein Forester unterwegs um Käferholz zu bergen. Nachdem man die tiefen wassergefüllten Fahrspuren geschafft hat, darf man sich über Daxen (dürre Fichtenäste) zu einem auf der Gegenseite sichtbaren Steiglein mühen. Wenn das geschafft ist, ist man auch schon auf einem abgeschiedenen, idyllisch zu nennenden Gipfelchen mit tollem AUsblick gegen Nord und Ost. Selten besucht, wie die GIpfelbucheinträge zeigen, ist er ja. Wir trafen bei bestem Wanderwetter keinen Menschen dort.
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    Solitude Variety of paths
    Written October 02, 2026
  • September 20, 2026
    Chris Tina 
    September 20, 2026
    Schöne Runde, viel durch den Wald unterwegs. Wanderparkplatz Hocheck 47.6689636 11.1072089 oder Jägerhaus
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    Solitude Scenic
    Written September 20, 2026
  • May 11, 2025
    Ralf Geissler 
    May 10, 2025
    Sehr abwechslungsreiche Tour, nicht schwer und deshalb ideal als Start in die Saison
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    Written May 11, 2025
    Mountain Bike
    Ettaler Manndl round
  • March 12, 2025
    Sandra Kraus
    February 08, 2025
    Mega Tour mit abwechslungsreichen Wegen und Trails.
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    Written March 12, 2025
  • March 12, 2025
    Jasmin Nagel
    February 09, 2025
    Mega Tour um in der Nähe mal Kilometer zu sammeln 😍
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    Written March 12, 2025
  • September 20, 2024
    Gottfried Schütz 
    September 19, 2024
    Landschaftlich sehr schöne Tour. Die Abfahrt auf der alten Straße von Ettal nach Oberau sollte nur machen, wer es sich zutraut und kann. Ansonsten auf der Bundesstraße umfahren. Wir haben die Fahrt von Oberau nach Eschenlohe nicht an der Loisach gemacht, sondern weiter östlich vorbei an den sieben Quellen (s. Foto).
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    Written September 20, 2024
    Mountain Bike
    Ettaler Manndl round
  • August 17, 2024
    Philipp Biker
    August 16, 2024
    Super Tour! Einzig die Abschnitte auf dem reinen Fußweg in Bad Kohlgrub sollte man langsam fahren/schieben.
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    Written August 17, 2024
  • August 11, 2024
    Stefan Greza
    June 16, 2024
    Eine sehr schöne und interessante stille Wanderung in einer reichen Natur. Viele Blühpflanzen, je nach Jahreszeit, z. B. mehrere Orchideenarten, Schwertlilien, Trollblumen usw.. Sumpfiger Weg erfordert entsprechendes Schuhwerk. Leider halten sich nicht alle Radfahrer an das Befahrungsverbot an sensiblen Abschnitten.
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    Written August 11, 2024
  • May 20, 2024
    Christian Reintjes
    May 19, 2024
    Eine tolle Runde die ich absolut weiterempfehlen kann. Wir sind allerdings in Uffing am Bahnhof gestartet. Neben den vielen schönen Aussichten, fanden wir, dass sich ein kleiner Abstecher an den See gelohnt hat, wo ich das Moortreten mal ausprobiert habe. Weiterhin fanden wir die Sonnenuhren als lohnenswert, interessanten Stopp. Unsere Pause haben wir am Kiosk am See, gut die Hälfte der Strecke, gemacht. Danke fürs einstellen!
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    Photo: Christian Reintjes, Community
    Photo: Christian Reintjes, Community
    Written May 20, 2024
  • May 01, 2024
    Jürgen Nuber
    Eine wirklich sehr schöne und vor allem mit den umfangreichen Details sehr gut beschriebene Tour. Vielen Dank
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    Written May 01, 2024
  • March 12, 2024
    Thomas Vordermeier
    Wie findet man nur solche Touren. Noch nie gehört, aber sieht interessant aus.
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    Written March 12, 2024
  • October 30, 2023
    Jürgen Siegl 
    October 30, 2023
    Wirklich steil hoch zur Hörnlehütte, Oben super Aussicht. Unter der Hörnlehütte li runter ist ca. 100 Hm Schieben angesagt (Schätze S3). Alternativ (wie im Track angedeutet) ca. 100 m nach re den Normalweg bis zur Bank, dann li Trampelpfad über Wiese runter, unten nach li auf Forstweg zur Originalroute. Der Höhenweg unten Richtung Ettal ist sehr schön.
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    Written October 30, 2023

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