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Hike – through the Weidmoos Moor
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Wanderung durchs WeidmoosPhoto: Thorsten Unseld, Eberhard Starosczik
In fact, more than a dozen species of orchid bloom in the Weidmoos in the summer alongside marsh gentians, felwort and menyanthes.
Just before you arrive at your destination, Ettal Mill, you will pass a pond. This is a headwater, in which water that has seeped down into a huge underground body of gravel re-emerges. Mallards, tufted ducks and common merganser can all be observed.
On your return leg to Oberammergau, you will enjoy fabulous views of the Kofel, an imposing and distinctive mountain which consists of hard coral rock and was created vertically when the Alps were originally formed.
Author’s recommendation
Besuchen Sie das Weidmoos im Frühling - diese Blütenbracht in umwerfender Bergkulisse sucht seinesgleichen.
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Safety information
Im Notfall verständigen Sie bitte die nächstgelegene Rettungsleitstelle. Unabhängig vom Standort erreichen Sie diese deutschlandweit unter der Telefonnummer 112.
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As you go, the Ammer Valley widens out and views of Graswang will open up. The Scheinbergspitze and the Große Klammspitze dominate the western horizon.
In front of you is the Weidmoos Moor nature conservation area,, which you will cross via the Ammer causeway. At the next fork in the road, turn left at the bridge to the "Ettal Mill". Take a rest in the beer garden whilst the children enjoy themselves in the inn's playground.
The return journey will once again take you back to the Ammer and the causeway. Cross the bridge and keep right. Cross the river a little further downstream to arrive back at your starting point, the "Ammergauer Haus". (This route is also accessible via pram or child's cycle.)
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
bus stop: Oberammergau Bhf oder Eugen-Papst-Str.9606 Garmisch-Partenkirchen - Oberammergau - Wieskirche - Füssen
9606 Füssen - Wieskirche - Oberammergau - Garmisch-Partenkirchen
9621 Oberammergau - Saulgrub - Bad Kohlgrub - Murnau
9622 Oberammergau - Ettal - Linderhof (Schloss)
train stop: Bhf Oberammergau
Murnau - Oberammergau
Guests in the Ammergauer Alps Region can use their electronic guest pass or the "KönigsCard" to obtain free bus travel.
By road
A95, B23 to Oberammergau via EttalParking
Parking spaces in Eugen-Papst-Str. opposite the Tourist Information OfficeCoordinates
Book recommendation by the author
Wanderkarte Naturpark Ammergauer Alpen
Author’s map recommendations
Kartenmaterial erhalten Sie im Onlineshop der Ammergauer Alpen oder in den Tourist-Informationen vor Ort.
Equipment
You can enjoy an unforgettable hiking experience in the Ammergau Alps as long as you have the right gear. Visit the "Best of Wandern" Test Centre in Bad Kohlgrub to try out the latest outdoor equipment free of charge.- GPS devices
- rucksacks, child carriers, children's jackets
- multifunctional jackets
- hiking boots
- sticks and head lamps
- binoculars
- tour software
- snow shoes
- backpacking umbrellas
The Best of Wandern Test Centre is located at Hotel Schillingshof, directly opposite the Hörnlebahn ski lift. adress: Fallerstraße 11, Bad Kohlgrub tel.: +49 8845 7010.
For more information, visit: www.ammergauer-alpen.de/testcenter
Weather at the route's trailhead
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