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Mittenwald → Hoher Kranzberg → Klais

Werdenfels-Land panorama summit with two of the prettiest alpine lakes in Bavaria along the way. Lauter- and Ferchensee are the swim spots; Hoher Kranzberg is the surprisingly panoramic finish. (~15 km point-to-point)

Sensory information

Noise
very calm
Crowds
calm
Visual busyness
very calm
Smells
very calm
  • ✅ Leaving early is easy at any point.
  • ✅ There is a quieter spot to take a break.

Exit options: Multiple — turn back to Mittenwald any time, or take the seasonal Kranzbergbahn cable car down (verify operating).

Practical facts

Area
Munich & Surroundings
Physical effort
Moderate
Energy needed
medium
Weather
Best in good weather

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Description

Werdenfels-Land panorama summit with two of the prettiest alpine lakes in Bavaria along the way. Lauter- and Ferchensee are the swim spots; Hoher Kranzberg is the surprisingly panoramic finish.

Category: Alpine Day Trip Distance: ~15 km point-to-point Difficulty: Moderate Bail-out: Multiple — turn back to Mittenwald any time, or take the seasonal Kranzbergbahn cable car down (verify operating).

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Munich & Surroundings · Moderate · Best in good weather

  • Noise: very calm
  • Crowds: calm
  • Visual busyness: very calm
  • Smells: very calm
  • Easy to leave early
  • Quiet spot available
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Munich & Surroundings · Easy · Best in good weather

  • Noise: very calm
  • Crowds: calm
  • Visual busyness: very calm
  • Smells: very calm
  • Easy to leave early
  • Quiet spot available
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Munich & Surroundings · Easy · Best in good weather

  • Noise: very calm
  • Crowds: calm
  • Visual busyness: very calm
  • Smells: very calm
  • Easy to leave early
  • Quiet spot available