Nature Reserve Guide
Ammergebirge, a nature reserve in Bavaria, Germany, is recognized as Bavaria's largest contiguous nature reserve. The region features a diverse landscape of wild rivers, extensive forests, majestic mountains, mysterious moors, and lush meadows. This varied terrain provides opportunities for several sports like hiking, mountaineering, gravel biking, mountain biking, and more. The Ammergebirge is characterized by rugged mountains and one of Bavaria's largest mixed mountain forests, offering varied terrain for outdoor pursuits.
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11.4km
06:06
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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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6.96km
03:23
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790m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9.63km
04:33
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670m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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427
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14.5km
05:45
780m
780m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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445
hikers
11.4km
06:06
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Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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11.2km
07:15
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Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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13.4km
06:44
940m
940m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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9.64km
04:34
670m
670m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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120
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43.5km
03:04
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Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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65.1km
05:35
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970m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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66.4km
04:36
870m
870m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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57.4km
03:55
1,120m
1,120m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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50.2km
04:28
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1,090m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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558
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64.5km
04:57
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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485
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53.5km
03:59
700m
700m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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3,709
riders
45.8km
03:05
430m
430m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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750
riders
62.9km
03:57
550m
550m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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59.5km
03:44
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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25.3km
02:01
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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51.9km
03:40
670m
670m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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777
riders
39.4km
01:34
140m
140m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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141km
06:20
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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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251
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84.7km
03:57
1,010m
1,010m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.7
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135
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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5.0
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373
runners
19.7km
03:32
1,180m
1,180m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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01:14
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250m
Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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304
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Ammergebirge offers a wide range of outdoor activities, including hiking, mountaineering, gravel biking, mountain biking, touring cycling, jogging, and road cycling. The region provides over 500 kilometers (310 miles) of trails. It is recognized as Bavaria's largest contiguous nature reserve.
Popular hiking trails include Auf die Notkarspitze – Rundtour in den Ammergauer Alpen, a difficult 7.1-mile (11.4 km) route, and the Scheinbergspitz Loop Trail, a moderate 4.3-mile (7.0 km) route. Another option is the Pürschling Trail from Linderhof Castle, a moderate 6.0-mile (9.6 km) route.
Yes, Ammergebirge offers easy hiking routes suitable for various skill levels. Information on these trails can be found in the Easy hikes in Ammergebirge guide. The region's diverse terrain includes options for less strenuous walks through meadows and forests.
Notable mountain biking routes include View of Ettal Abbey – Reschbergwiesen Meadows loop from Oberammergau, a difficult 31.1-mile (50.1 km) route. The Plansee – Plansee loop from Oberammergau is a moderate 40.2-mile (64.6 km) route. More options are available in the MTB Trails in Ammergebirge guide.
Ammergebirge is characterized by five distinct landscapes: wild rivers, extensive forests, majestic mountains, mysterious moors, and lush meadows. It features one of Bavaria's largest contiguous mixed mountain forests and the spectacular Ammer Gorge, which is up to 197 feet (60 meters) deep. The region also has wide cirques, riverbeds, and alpine meadows.
The tallest peak within the Ammergebirge nature park is Ammergauer Kreuzspitz, reaching an elevation of 6,854 feet (2,089 meters). The region features 96 peaks in total. Mountaineering routes like Up to the Kreuzspitze offer challenging ascents.
Ammergebirge is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 54,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The routes in the region have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars. There are over 170 routes available across various sports.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Ammergebirge, including Hiking in Ammergebirge, Mountain Hikes in Ammergebirge, and Gravel biking in Ammergebirge. Guides for cycling, running, and natural monuments are also available.
Notable mountaineering routes include Up the Notkarspitze, a difficult 7.1-mile (11.4 km) route. Another challenging option is To the Große Klammspitze, an 8.3-mile (13.4 km) difficult route. These routes offer ascents to prominent peaks within the nature reserve.
More information about the Ammergauer Alpen Nature Park can be found on its official website. For inquiries, the Ammergauer Alpen GmbH can be reached by phone. The official website is www.ammergauer-alpen.de, and the phone number is +49 8822 922740.
Yes, Ammergebirge features gravel biking routes that combine paved and unpaved surfaces. Examples include Around the Ettaler Manndl, a difficult 27.0-mile (43.5 km) route. The Plansee – East end of Lake Plansee loop from Oberammergau is a difficult 41.4-mile (66.7 km) route. These routes pass through hills, valleys, and moor landscapes.

