hiking travel guides

Eibsee sits at the foot of the Zugspitze near Grainau and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. This guide covers the flat 7.5 km lake loop, summer swimming, boat and SUP rental, parking and bus access, plus how to pair the lake with the Zugspitze cable car.

The Hausbergbahn is one of the lifts in the Garmisch-Classic group above Garmisch-Partenkirchen, and its hours sit in the operator's published timetable. This guide covers the confirmed operating months, the closure that began on 30 March 2026, how the lift fits the Alpspitz hiking area, and what you must verify before travelling.

Wank rises opposite the Zugspitze and Alpspitze above Garmisch-Partenkirchen, reached by a small cable car or on foot. This guide covers the Wankbahn ride, the summit terrace and huts, two marked walks with their published distances and times, and how to choose between Wank and Germany's highest peak.

Pick a Garmisch-Partenkirchen hike by effort rather than by name. This guide separates easy valley and lake walks from gorge approaches, mid-level climbs and alpine days, and explains how season, gear and lift status should shape the route you choose.

Choosing a viewpoint in Garmisch-Partenkirchen is really a decision about access: cable cars, trails, or a short walk from town. This guide compares the Wank area, the Zugspitze cable car option, Partnach Gorge, and the Olympic Ski Stadium grounds by effort, cost type, and what to verify before you go.

The Merkur rises above Baden-Baden and the MerkurBergbahn funicular climbs it. The key planning fact is operational: the operator states departures run on demand, triggered by a button, and that daily service runs from 10:00 to 22:00. A free tower lift, a restaurant and picnic lawns wait at the top.

The Obersee sits one stop beyond St. Bartholomä, reached only by boat at Salet. From the pier a flat moraine-wall path leads to the lake, then a mostly flat but partly narrow and exposed shore path continues toward the seasonal Fischunkelalm. This guide splits the walk into two legs, gives suggested timing, and explains who should skip the exposed stretch.

The Watzmann is Berchtesgaden's signature peak, but it rewards three separate plans: viewing it from the valleys and lakes, hiking to a hut, or committing to a multi-summit route with a guide. This guide separates those jobs and explains what each asks of you.

Baden-Baden sits on the edge of the northern Black Forest, so a day in the trees barely requires a long transfer. This guide sorts town-side paths, half-day hikes such as Geroldsau Waterfall and the Oostal Circular, organised tours, and how car, bus, and train days really compare.

Berchtesgaden's free highlights are mostly reached on foot: the compact historic centre, a short circular walk above the rooftops, and signed routes listed by the official tourism board. The lake shores at Königssee and Hintersee cost nothing to walk, while boats, cable cars and the Kehlsteinhaus bus remain optional paid extras.

The Schauinslandbahn lifts you from behind Günterstal to the summit in about 20 minutes, while trails and the Schauinslandstraße suit walkers and cyclists. This guide compares costs, summit sights, the Museums-Bergwerk and realistic half- or full-day timings so you can pick the right route.

Arthur's Seat is free to visit, 24 hours a day, year-round — no ticket, no booking. Get 2026 access hours, the weekend car-free road closures, guided hike prices, and how long to plan the climb.