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Experiences in the Ammergau Alps. Hiking trails, swimming lakes and mountains.

Countless possibilities.
Right in front of the door.

A holistic break also includes, of course, a suitable program of activities. Whether cultural, artistic or sporting activities of any kind – here at our Naturpark Ammergauer Alpen there is something for everyone. And that applies regardless of the season. You are vacationing with us in one of Bavaria’s most diverse regions.

That means stepping out the door of our organic hotel and immersing yourself in the diversity of the Bavarian Alps. Hiking trails, swimming lakes, bike tours, cultural highlights & mountains galore. Explore the Zugspitz region – it’s worth it.

Summer around Bad Kohlgrub

Pleasure for art and culture lovers. Discover UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Be inspired in small, exquisite museums featuring world-renowned artists. Visit Oberammergau in Upper Bavaria with its world-famous Passion Theatre. Admire the ornate frescoes there. A must-see is the monastery of Ettal and the World Heritage site of Wieskirche. Not to be missed are the magnificent royal castles of Linderhof and Neuschwanstein. Or the picturesque artist town of Murnau with its colorful facades and relaxed street cafés.

The breathtaking view of Schloss Linderhof in summer
Hiking in Bavaria's most beautiful mountains. Right outside the door of our organic hotel in Bad Kohlgrub. For example, our home mountain, the Hörnle.

Hiking in Bavaria's most beautiful mountains. Hiking trails & mountain tours right in front of the Biohotel.

Here at our Naturpark Ammergauer Alpen – Bavaria’s largest contiguous nature reserve – you have your choice. 26 different mountain hikes and 500 kilometers of marked trails await you with seemingly endless mountain ranges and unique panoramas. For every level of difficulty. Doesn’t that sound great?

Enjoying a swim amidst untouched nature. Just a short walk from our organic hotel Bad Kohlgrub in Bavaria.
Enjoying a swim amidst untouched nature. Just a short walk from our organic hotel Bad Kohlgrub in Bavaria.

Fun in the lake country

Our surrounding lakes, rivers and hidden coves offer fantastic conditions for water sports enthusiasts and family outings. And all this is just a few minutes’ drive from our organic hotel. Staffelsee, Soier See, Riegsee, Kochelsee, Eibsee or Walchensee, Loisach or Ammer. You have the choice. Within a radius of just a few kilometers, you’ll find some of Bavaria’s most beautiful lakes and bathing spots. An added bonus – mountain views are of course always included.

→ Our tips for the summer:

  1. Hörnle hike Climb our local mountain Hörnle (1548m) followed by a break on the cozy sun terrace. 360° panorama & cool drinks promise a perfect summer day in good weather.
  2. Linderhof Castle Visit Schloss Linderhof as part of a guided tour. One of King Ludwig II's favorite castles. The breathtaking castle garden shows all its splendor especially in the warm season.
  3. Trip to Staffelsee Enjoy a refreshing dip in one of the most beautiful lakes in Upper Bavaria – Staffelsee around Murnau. Especially with a bike, there are first-class tours right from your doorstep. Boat tours with the MS Seehausen or the electric boat make stops at places like the cozy beer garden in Uffing.

Winter paradise of the Ammergau Alps

Of course, the summer season has plenty to offer at our Ammergau Alps Nature Park. From December onwards, we can once again look forward to fresh new snow. Then there are prepared cross-country trails & ski slopes, as well as countless opportunities for winter hiking, ski tours and sledding, which will certainly make the hearts of both young and old beat faster this winter.

Cross-country skiing amidst untouched nature in winter. Just a short walk from our organic hotel in Bavaria.
Cross-country skiing amidst untouched nature in winter. Just a short walk from our organic hotel in Bavaria.

Cross-country skiing amidst castles and untouched nature

Around 180 km of cross-country trails provide a unique selection of routes in the Ammergau Alps. The best part is that you can almost exclusively ski on natural snow here. Add to that the unique surroundings with castles, mountains and untouched nature. This makes winter sports doubly fun! Constant slope conditions are particularly common in the shady Graswang valley.

Cross-country skiing in the nature park

As soon as the mountains in the Ammergau Alps are covered in white again, there are also plenty of options for cross-country skiing enthusiasts. Especially at Hörnle or Pürschling, everyone will have a great time under good conditions. Of course, a stopover in one of the staffed huts is a must. A truly special winter experience.

 

Winter hiking in Bad Kohlgrub

When winter transforms the Ammergau Alps into a glittering snowy landscape, it Bad Kohlgrub reveals its most idyllic side. Numerous winter hiking trails lead through snowy forests, over open meadows and along the gentle mountain landscape – with magnificent views of the surrounding peaks.

 

→ Ideas for the winter:

  1. Guided snowshoe hiking Take a break and discover the beauty of our nature on a guided snowshoe hike in the Ammergau Alps Bad Kohlgrub. Routes and tours are always announced in good time by the tourist information office of the Ammergau Alps. Contact us..
  2. Monastery of Ettal in winter Visit the monastery of Ettal. The snow and the winter temperatures give the monastery an even more fairytale-like atmosphere.
  3. Castle Museum in Murnau The Schlossmuseum Murnau is a particularly beautiful destination for a trip around the region in winter Bad Kohlgrub. In the historic castle of Murnau, whose core dates back to a medieval residential tower from the 13th century, one delves into the art and cultural history of the region.

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