Nestled in the Bavarian Alps, the picturesque violin-making and climatic health resort of Mittenwald lies between the Wetterstein and Karwendel mountain groups. An enchanting mountain landscape, many days of snow, the clear mountain air and a sunny location make winter hiking in Mittenwald a paradisiacal experience. Whether leisurely hikes in the valley or challenging ski tours in the mountains, everything is possible here.
The 10 most beautiful winter hikes in Mittenwald
Winter hikes with a dream view
Mittenwald is the ideal starting point for winter hikes, as there are many cleared winter hiking trails here. And the location in the middle of Alpenwelt Karwendel creates a fairytale view. Especially practical: Tours to the local mountain, the Hoher Kranzberg, can be shortened with the Kranzberg chairlift.
The medium-difficulty winter tour Hoher Kranzberg über den Ferchen- und den Lautersee von Mittenwald leads on around 12 km through a picturesque winter landscape. First you hike leisurely to the idyllic Lauter and Ferchen lakes, which have their own special charm, especially in winter. Then it's a more challenging hike to the summit of the Hoher Kranzberg. The panorama here is gigantic and on the way you can stop off at a rustic hut or alpine pasture.
In this moderate winter route, we start hiking from Mittenwald first past the Lautersee and the Ferchensee before climbing up to the Hoher Kranzberg.
Tips for your winter hike on the Hohe Kranzberg:
- With the guest card you get a free ascent or descent with the Kranzberg chairlift from 3 nights onwards.
- At the top station of the Kranzberg cable car you can rent sledges and toboggan on the natural toboggan run to Mittenwald.
- When there is a lot of snow, it is recommended to walk the ascent to the Hoher Kranzberg with snowshoes and telescopic poles.
Which mountain is in Mittenwald?
The 1,391-metre towering Hohe Kranzberg is Mittenwald's local mountain. The Wetterstein Mountains rise in the west and the Karwendel Mountains lie in the east. The Isar River flows through the valley in between.
What is Mittenwald known for?
In the past, Mittenwald was the trade gateway to the south, later the town became famous for its violin making. The historic old town has a fairytale charm, and here you will find a house with paintings on the walls. In addition, Mittenwald with its local mountain and proximity to the Karwendel is the ideal starting point for outdoor enthusiasts: Hiking, winter hiking tours or skiing are just a few examples of activities in Mittenwald - and make this region an ideal holiday destination, be it in summer or winter.
Winter fun in Mittenwald
The hilly landscape in Upper Bavaria is enchanting and numerous cleared winter hiking trails make winter hiking in the diverse mountain world of Mittenwald a wonderful pleasure. The Alpenwelt Karwendel has a lot more to offer for the perfect winter holiday:
- Tobogganing: great fun for the whole family .
- Curling: a popular sport in Bavaria and very popular in the region .
- Nature places in winter: Ice skating or ice hockey with mountain views and fresh mountain air .
- Carriage rides: a horse-drawn carriage ride through Alpenwelt Karwendel is very romantic .
- Wildfooding: accompanied winter hikes for wild food are available from mid-December, for children from six years of age .
- Excursions: explore one of Mittenwald's neighbouring regions, for example Wallgau .
- Snowshoeing Mittenwald: guided trial tours on snowshoes are offered for beginners .
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