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.
Experience unspoilt nature, gentle hills and fantastic views on this circular hike. The Pfalzbach... Off to the Franconian Lake District by train! This hike combines nature enjoyment, birdwatching and... Take the train to Nuremberg for a family hike! Sensory adventures, fascinating stations and a... Enjoy the Franconian nature and way of life. The Altmühltal Panorama Trail spoils you with... Cycle from Passau to Vilshofen on the Danube cycle path. Enjoy idyllic river landscapes, discover... This hike takes you through the Grainberg-Kalbenstein-Saupurzel nature reserve. Discover geological... A leaning tower, the supposed grave of Dracula and a full picnic basket await you on this magical... Explore the longest castle in the world in Burghausen, the historic Tittmoning Castle and the... Seven breweries, rustic beer cellars and picturesque villages - this hike through Franconian... From Karlstadt to the ruins of Karlsburg Castle and on to the Rammersberg nature reserve - discover...