Travelling with children – Ammergau Alps

The 3 most beautiful family hiking trips in the Ammergau Alps

Choosing the right mountaineering trail when you have children with you can be a challenge. The Ammergau Alps offer the right trail for children of every age, from toddlers all the way up to teens.

Zwei Mädchen auf Berg mit Blick ins Tal

Choosing the right mountaineering trail when you have children with you can be a challenge. If your child is too little to walk, you’ll need a trail where carrying them won’t be a problem. If the child is able to walk on their own, the trail must be sufficiently exciting while not being too challenging. And which hiking trail is the right one for teens? The Ammergau Alps have an abundance of them.

Blick auf das August-Schuster-Haus mit Wald im Hintergrund

Majestic cabin magic near Unterammergau

The August-Schuster-Haus, which is also called Pürschlinghaus, is a cabin situated above Schloss Linderhof palace at a height of 1,564 metres.
Wanderer vor Wiesen- und Bergpanorama

Hiking in Oberammergau: the Altherrenweg

The "Altherrenweg" through the Ammergau Alps is by no means just for sprightly senior citizens. It offers leisurely hikes for connoisseurs of all ages.
If you like romance, this is the place for you. On this walk in the town of towers, you can expect... Discover the Aisch valley by bike: castles, rock cellars and the art of brewing await you. Enjoy... Are you interested in history and culture? Then this hike is perfect! Discover colourful... Off to the Franconian Lake District by train! This hike combines nature enjoyment, birdwatching and... Cycle from Nuremberg via Fürth to Erlangen - always along the water! On this relaxed tour through... The most beautiful viewpoints on Lake Constance are waiting for you! This circular trail leads from... The perfect pleasure tour in the land of wine! Roam the riverside landscapes along the Main between... Cycle from Passau to Vilshofen on the Danube cycle path. Enjoy idyllic river landscapes, discover... From Marktbreit to Obernbreit: This hike combines history, culture and nature. Discover Renaissance... A leaning tower, the supposed grave of Dracula and a full picnic basket await you on this magical...