Hiking enjoyment in the Blue Land

Enjoy with every step...

You can find nature at its most beautiful on approx. 110 km of signposted hiking trails in the Blue Land. The rural cultural landscape in front of the Alpine panorama of the Zugspitze with a view over the Murnauer Moos and the lakes make the area your hiking region in Bavaria!

Look forward to hikes through the foothills of the Alps of varying difficulty levels, from leisurely flat hikes to fitness-challenging mountain tours.

There is to discover:

  • the rare flora and fauna in the Murnauer Moos, the largest, intact Alpine fringe moor in Central Europe Moss circular route
  • the lovely island worlds Staffelsee and the great views when hiking around Riegsee.
  • the bird protection and nature reserves in the region
  • the wildly romantic banks of the Loisach
  • the magnificent panorama on a mountain tour of the Heimgarten
  • with the Meditation path a long-distance hiking trail with a length of over 100 km and many scenic and cultural highlights

On the way you will find located directly on our paths, rustic Bavarian beer gardens and beautiful in our places Hotels and holiday apartments from hiker-friendly hosts.
The starting points of our hiking trails are in Murnau or the 8 surrounding towns in the Blue Land.
You can purchase the hiking map with the route notes, the places to stop and the sights for €3 at the Murnau Tourist Information Office or at the other tourist information centers in Uffing, Seehausen or Ohlstadt.
You can find detailed descriptions of the respective hiking tours in our tour planner, the free activity brochure or the Zugspitz Region app.

You can easily reach the Blue Land from Munich within an hour by Deutsche Bahn.

Pleasure and mountain tours in the Blue Land

Frequently asked questions about hiking in Upper Bavaria 

Why should you go hiking in the Blue Land?

There are a variety of hikes to enjoy in the Blue Land. But the mountains are also within reach, so mountain hikers also get their money's worth. Culture and cuisine can always be combined on hikes. In combination with the unique nature Murnauer Moosours lakes or the view of the mountains all the way to the Zugspitze, a hike in the Blue Land around Murnau is an absolute experience.

What should be on the packing list for a hiking holiday in Bavaria?

For your hiking holiday in Bavaria, your packing list should vary - whether summer, spring, autumn or winter. For hiking tours we recommend the following equipment depending on the season:

  • backpack
  • walking boots
  • Drink enough
  • Hiking poles for mountain hikes
  • energy bars
  • Hiking map (or/and hiking apps)
  • Rainwear
  • Warm clothing (optimal: onion principle)
  • First aid kit
  • trash bags
  • Mobile phone for emergencies
  • Sunscreen and sunscreen

Which hikes in the Blue Land are classics?

In the Blue Land you will find some hikes that can be counted among the classic tours. Here are a few tour suggestions:

  • The Staffelsee circular route (long, flat hike with the opportunity to stop off in a beer garden right by the lake)
  • The Heimgarten circuit (good fitness required as it is over 1000 meters in altitude, it is possible to stop at a hut)
  • The Ammergau Alps meditation trail in the Blue Land (multi-day hike, once across the Blue Land, over 100 kilometers long)
  • The Höhlmühle circular trail (beautiful, varied hike from Aidling near Riegsee with beautiful views)
  • Glashütte circular trail (short, family-friendly themed trail in Grafenaschau)

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