Hikes in Ehrwald, Lermoos & Biberwier

Ehrwald

Seebensee from Ehrwalder Alm

• 5.5 km
• 222 m elevation gain
• 2:00 h
• 1,657 m

The Ehrwalder Almbahn takes you up to 1,500 m; from there, you hike on forest and hiking trails over the Seebenalm to Seebensee. This mountain lake is nestled in a rocky basin below the Ehrwalder Sonnenspitze – on calm days, the Zugspitze is beautifully reflected in the water.

Dining: Seebenalm (1,575 m)

Hiking the entire way from the valley: Round trip starting at the valley station 15.6 km, 693 m elevation gain, approximately 5:40 h (moderate).

Ehrwald

Coburger Hütte & Drachensee

• 11.2 km
• 850 m elevation gain
• 5:40 h
• 1,915 m

From Seebensee, winding paths lead up to the Coburger Hütte, right next to the turquoise Drachensee. Two mountain lakes in one day – the tour starting from Ehrwald includes cable-secured rock sections and requires sure-footedness and a head for heights.

Dining: Coburger Hütte (1,917 m), Seebenalm

Shorter with the Ehrwalder Almbahn: from Seebensee about 1 hour to the hut.

Ehrwald

Into Gaistal to Tillfussalm

• 7.3 km
• 142 m elevation gain
• 2:30 h
• 1,630 m

From the Ehrwalder Alm, the trail winds through light forests into Gaistal, following the Gaisbach stream and passing Igelsee to Tillfussalm. The loop runs on forest and gravel paths and is also suitable for strollers.

Dining: Tillfussalm, Gaistalalm

Detour: Forest path to Hochfeldern Alm from Ehrwalder Alm, 2.9 km, 229 m elevation gain, approximately 1:10 h.

Ehrwald

Igelsee Loop

• 5.2 km
• 219 m elevation gain
• 1:50 h
• 1,636 m

A short loop starting from the mountain station of the Ehrwalder Almbahn: along the Koatigen path to Igelsee and returning via the Knappensteig past the Pestkapelle. In hot summers, the small mountain lake noticeably shrinks.

Dining: Ehrwalder Alm

Ehrwald

Steep Path to Seebensee

• 600+ m elevation gain
• 3–4 h
• approximately 1,657 m

The most direct route from Ehrwald to Seebensee: Starting from Zippermühle, the secured trail climbs steeply through rock and gravel. It's not a climbing route, but only suitable for those who are sure-footed and not afraid of heights – the trail carries the Tyrolean hiking trail quality seal.

Dining: Seebenalm (1,575 m)

Descent via the Immensteig to Ehrwalder Alm, then down with the cable car.

Ehrwald

Zugspitze with the Tiroler Zugspitzbahn

• 1,725 m elevation gain
• 10 min ride
• 2,962 m

In about ten minutes, the cabin ascends from 1,225 m to 2,950 m – at the top, enjoy a panoramic view of more than 400 peaks, right on the border with Germany. The Tiroler Zugspitzbahn is Tyrol's oldest cable car and will celebrate its centenary in 2026.

Dining: Panorama Summit Restaurant

For experienced mountaineers: Ascent via Gatterl and Knorrhütte, approximately 8 h, difficult.

Ehrwald

Gamsalm Loop from Ponöfen

• 4.8 km
• 167 m elevation gain
• 1:40 h
• 1,311 m

A pleasant loop at the foot of the Wetterstein: From the Ponöfen parking lot, take the high trail to Gamsalm, over the Bäreneckweg to the valley station of the Zugspitzbahn, and back through the forest.

Dining: Gamsalm

Ehrwald

Häselgör Waterfall & St. Anna Chapel

• 3.3 km
• 68 m elevation gain
• 1:00 h

From the viaduct in Ehrwald, a forest road leads directly past the roaring Häselgör Waterfall, then up through the forest to the small St. Anna Chapel. Ideal for a short loop with children.

Longer variant as a loop via Schmitte: 4.0 km, approximately 1:10 h.

Lermoos

Tuftl Alm with Viewing Platform

• 4.5 km
• 469 m elevation gain
• 2:15 h
• approximately 1,500 m

From the panoramic pool in Lermoos, follow the forest path up to Tuftl Alm. A few minutes above lies a viewing platform offering a view over the entire valley basin to the Zugspitze.

Dining: Tuftl Alm

As a round trip back via Ehrwald: 13.6 km, 615 m elevation gain, approximately 4 h.

Lermoos

Wolfratshauser Hütte

• 9.3 km
• 758 m elevation gain
• 3:40 h
• 1,756 m

Take the wide forest path steadily up to the Wolfratshauser Hütte, an alpine club hut dating back to 1921, located on Grubigstein. From the top, enjoy views over the Lermooser Moos towards the Wetterstein massif.

Dining: Wolfratshauser Hütte (approximately 1,750 m)

Shorter but steeper: directly from Grubigsteinbahn via the Engelbert-Jäger-Steig, 3.8 km, 762 m elevation gain, about 3 h (moderate).

Lermoos

Lermooser Moosrunde

• 5.0 km
• 20 m elevation gain
• 1:00 h
• 979 m

Flat and finely gravelled paths through the moor and reed fields between Lermoos and Ehrwald – along the golf course and the Loisach, and around the Tummebichl. Perfect for an evening stroll with views of the Zugspitze.

Lermoos

Gartnerwand & Grubigstein

• 8.8 km
• 1,379 m elevation gain
• 6:20 h
• 2,372 m

For summit collectors: From Lermoos through the Gartnertal to Sommerbergjöchle, along a secured path to Gartnerwand and over the ridge to Grubigstein. The return to the valley is conveniently made with the Grubigsteinbahn.

Places to stop: Gipfelhaus Grubigstein, Wolfratshauser Hütte

Climbing gear, sure-footedness, and a head for heights are required.

Biberwier

Loisach Springs & Mittersee

• 4.2 km
• 75 m elevation gain
• 1:15 h
• 1,100 m

From the sports field in Biberwier, take the forest path to the Loisach springs, where water bubbles directly from the ground. Then, continue to Mittersee and return via the Pfarrer-Fink-Steig.

Biberwier

Three Lakes Hike at Fernpass

• 9.0 km
• 295 m elevation gain
• 3:00 h
• 1,306 m

Visit Weißensee, Blindsee, and Mittersee in one day: From the Weißensee parking lot, take the old Roman path towards Zugspitzblick, descend to the deep blue Blindsee, and return via Mittersee.

Places to stop: Rasthaus Zugspitzblick

Easier alternative from the sports field in Biberwier: Fernpass loop, 11.0 km, 364 m elevation gain, approx. 3:40 h.

Biberwier

Marienbergalm via Marienbergjoch

• 7.6 km
• 870 m elevation gain
• 4:10 h
• 1,805 m

From the valley station, ascend via the Barbarasteig and Sunnalm to Marienbergjoch (1,789 m) and then descend to Marienbergalm. With the Marienbergbahn, this becomes a short, leisurely alpine hike.

Places to stop: Sunnalm, Marienbergalm

Tip for kids: In summer, the Marienbergbahn offers a summer toboggan run and monster scooters.

Heiterwang

Around Heiterwanger See

• 6.9 km
• Flat
• 1:45 h
• 985 m

Take a stroll around Heiterwanger See, which is connected to Plansee by a canal. One shore features a wide gravel path (also suitable for strollers), while the other offers a narrow trail right by the water.

Places to stop: Fischer am See, Wirtshais'l am See

From mid-May to mid-October, scheduled boats operate on Heiterwanger See and Plansee.

Berwang

Rotlech Gorge & Waterfall

• 3.3 km
• 176 m elevation gain
• 1:15 h
• 1,264 m

From Rinnen, descend via a narrow winding path into Rotlech Gorge and steeply ascend to the viewpoint above the waterfall. The path can be slippery when wet – sturdy footwear is essential.

Shorter variant with a stroller along the valley road to the viewpoint: 1.1 km, approx. 20 min.

Berwang

Thaneller from Berwang

• 4.9 km
• 982 m elevation gain
• 3:30 h
• 2,341 m

Berwang's local mountain: Follow path 611 in many switchbacks through the Bannwald to Kampeleplatz, then through larch forests and flower meadows, finally over rocky terrain to the summit. Sure-footedness is necessary; there are no huts along the way.

Hiking time for the ascent; descent is via the same path or through Kampeleplatz to Rinnen.

Namlos

To Dreiensee

• 3.7 km
• 633 m elevation gain
• 2:40 h
• 1,850 m

A tranquil mountain lake away from the usual destinations: From the village center in Namlos, the path steadily ascends to Dreiensee at 1,850 m. The alpine pasture there is not managed – bring your own provisions and enjoy a meal in Namlos afterwards.

Places to stop: Alpengasthof in Namlos