recommended route
Winter hike – Sonnenweg
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Winterwanderung Sonnenweg - Blick auf den ScheinbergPhoto: Thorsten Unseld, Birgit Pössinger
Graswang Valley has some of the best snow of any of the cross country skiing areas in the Bavarian Alps. The sun is rarely in evidence between December and March. The river bed of the Ammer is dry in winter because its source springs collect in the Ettaler Mühlbach, the waters of which powered a sawmill at Ettal Abbey for almost 300 years.
Continue beneath the exposed South face of the Sonnenberg, which remains white only for a few days, even in winters with heavy snowfall, and go past the farmsteads in the hamlet of Rahm heading in the direction of Graswang.
The snow on the slopes opposite, however, remains until spring. From Graswang, the hike route takes you via Kohlbachweg in the wintery forest to the palace of King Ludwig II, from where you can return to Oberammergau by bus.
Author’s recommendation
Nach der Tour wartet das Heißwasserbecken des Erlebnisbad WellenBerg in Oberammergau auf Ihren Besuch. Bei traumhafter Kulisse lässt es sich hier im 34Grad warmen Becken bestens entspannen.
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Ettaler MühleSafety information
Im Notfall verständigen Sie bitte die nächstgelegene Rettungsleitstelle. Unabhängig vom Standort erreichen Sie diese deutschlandweit unter der Telefonnummer 112.
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Turn-by-turn directions
In the Weidmoos nature conservation area, turn right into the Sonnenweg heading for Linderhof. The route will take you past the farmsteads in the hamlet of Rahm and Graswang (possible refreshment stops) and continues onto Kohlbachweg.
The trail rises gently through the woods until you finally reach Linderhof Palace park. There is also the option of returning via bus. Duration approximately 3.5 hours (outward part only).
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Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Bus stop: Oberammergau Bhf or Eugen-Papst-Str. return: Linderhof Schloss9606 Garmisch-Partenkirchen - Oberammergau - Wieskirche - Füssen
9606 Füssen - Wieskirche - Oberammergau - Garmisch-Partenkirchen
9622 Oberammergau - Ettal - Linderhof (Schloss) und zurück
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.
Getting there
A95, B23 to Oberammergau via EttalParking
Parking spaces in Eugen-Papst-Str. opposite the Tourist Information OfficeCoordinates
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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