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Mountain tour – Notkarspitze

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A challenging mountain tour from Ettal over the Ochsensitz and Zieglspitz up to the Notkarspitze (1889 metres) and a steep descent to Restaurant Ettal Mill.

moderate

Distance 11.1 km

6:09 h

1,091 m

1,882 m

862 m

This tour begins directly in front of the Benedictine Abbey in Ettal.

The abbey is set in an enchanting location and was founded by Emperor Ludwig in 1330 upon his safe return to his homeland. Centuries later, King Ludwig II also admired the special location and built Linderhof Palace in the Graswang Valley only a few kilometres away.

A brief climb onto the Ochsensitz will make the motivations behind the building plans of the two royal personages even more clear. Breathtaking views of the Ammergau Alps, the Ester Mountains and the Wetterstein will accompany you as you make your way along the ridge and over the Zieglspitz to your destination – the Notkarspitze,

affectionately known by locals as the "Not". You descend into a corrie and continue down into the valley via a path and a steep twisting route. Once you arrive below, it is well worth while stopping off at Ettal Mill. Enjoy a refreshing drink and a tasty Bavarian snack before returning to the starting point of the tour, a journey of only 20 minutes.

Author’s recommendation

Nach der Tour lohnt ein Abstecher zur Schaukäserei Ettal. Probieren Sie hier unbedingt den Feuer- oder Bierkäse, der aus heimischer Milch hergestellt wird.

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moderate

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Highest point

1,882 m

Lowest point

862 m

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Im Notfall verständigen Sie bitte die nächstgelegene Rettungsleitstelle. Unabhängig vom Standort erreichen Sie diese deutschlandweit unter der Telefonnummer 112.

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Prospektmaterial ansehen und/oder bestellen

Start

Abbey Ettal (874 m)

Coordinates:

47.561504, 11.100894

DMS

47°33'41.4"N 11°06'03.2"E

UTM

32T 658037 5269703

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Destination

Notkarspitze (1889m)

Turn-by-turn directions

Starting from the car park at Ettal Abbey, proceed along the main street past the Klosterhotel Ludwig der Bayer and take the first street on the right, Notalmweg. Continue in a southerly direction across a short section of meadow heading towards the mountain forest. This is the start of the climb up to the Ochsensitz, from where many paths lead up steeply through the woods. From the Ochsensitz, the tour now continues along the ridge over the Zieglspitz to the Notkarspitze. The whole route offers fabulous views of the Karwendel, Wetterstein and Ammergau Alps. The descent from the Notkarspitze takes place in a northerly direction down to the Großkaralm. Steep and twisting turns quickly take you back down into the valley. When you arrive below, take the path along the edge of the forest back to your starting point.

Note

all notes on protected areas

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

bus stop:
Start: Ettal Klosterhof, Return: Graswang
9606 Garmisch-Partenkirchen - Oberammergau - Wieskirche - Füssen
9606 Füssen - Wieskirche - Oberammergau - Garmisch-Partenkirchen
9622 Oberammergau - Ettal - Linderhof (Palace)

Guests in the Ammergauer Alps Region can use their electronic guest pass or the "KönigsCard" to obtain free bus travel.

Getting there

A95, B23 via Ettal

Parking

Car park at the abbey

Coordinates

47.561504, 11.100894

DMS

47°33'41.4"N 11°06'03.2"E

UTM

32T 658037 5269703

w3w

///abolish.closeness.unifier

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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Book recommendation by the author

Wanderkarte Naturpark Ammergauer Alpen

Author’s map recommendations

Kartenmaterial erhalten Sie im Onlineshop der Ammergauer Alpen GmbH unter www.ammergauer-alpen.de/onlineshop 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

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Questions and answers

Question from Johanna Höldrich · September 06, 2021 · Community

Ist diese Tour hundegeeignet? Was ist mit versicherte Passagen gemeint?

Answered by erwin knippel · September 06, 2021 · Community

Als ich die Tour gemacht habe war auch ein Hund oben. Also würde ich mal sagen JA. Ich glaube die sind von der nördlichen Seite (Ettal) aufgestiegen. Das geht auf jeden Fall auch mit Hund.

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Vera Leitner

July 02, 2021 · Community

Schöne Tour mit grandiosem Ausblick. Bei uns war die Tour bei 14,8 km und wir haben ca. 6 Stunden gebraucht. Der Rückweg war teils sehr steil und rutschig… würden sie nächstes Mal anders rum machen.

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Steffen Stern

January 04, 2021 · Community

Schöne Tour, tolle Ausblicke. Alleine ist man allerdings nie. Mit Groedeln Gehzeit knappe 5 Stunden. Ca. 11km passt

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Andreas Gerstmeier

July 14, 2020 · Community

Tolle Tour.

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Difficulty

moderate

Distance

11.1 km

Duration

6:09 h

Ascent

1,091 m

Descent

1,091 m

Highest point

1,882 m

Lowest point

862 m

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