Mittenwald is a region in the Bavarian Alps, situated at the foot of the Karwendel mountain range and near the Wetterstein Mountains. This alpine setting features rugged peaks, lush meadows, and serene lakes like Ferchensee and Lautersee. The landscape also includes unique hummock meadows and the Isar River, providing diverse terrain for several sports like hiking, mountain biking, touring cycling, road cycling, and more.
For those seeking outdoor activities in Mittenwald, the region offers a…
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4.8
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5,880
hikers
5.21km
01:32
150m
150m
Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.8
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1,237
hikers
9.42km
04:09
570m
570m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.8
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1,302
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6.89km
01:56
130m
130m
Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.9
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856
hikers
15.8km
04:59
650m
650m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.9
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3,922
riders
39.0km
02:35
350m
350m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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2,710
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43.2km
02:53
520m
520m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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1,617
riders
47.1km
03:01
530m
530m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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878
riders
13.3km
00:53
70m
70m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
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1,005
riders
38.1km
04:05
1,220m
1,220m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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465
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37.8km
02:43
520m
520m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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1,842
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60.5km
04:44
1,120m
1,120m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.7
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287
riders
29.2km
03:20
990m
990m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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5.0
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13
riders
65.2km
04:24
600m
820m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
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423
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54.4km
03:03
540m
540m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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179
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46.5km
02:45
540m
540m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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102
riders
52.2km
03:26
970m
970m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
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614
riders
61.0km
02:45
630m
630m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.6
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626
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50.3km
02:19
580m
580m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.8
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509
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63.9km
03:13
1,010m
1,010m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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322
riders
132km
05:38
1,060m
1,060m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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4.9
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182
hikers
15.2km
08:02
1,270m
1,270m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.7
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180
hikers
16.4km
09:20
1,480m
1,480m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.9
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112
hikers
15.1km
07:59
1,220m
1,220m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

5.0
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139
hikers
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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4.3
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196
runners
9.14km
01:02
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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182
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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177
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8.12km
00:51
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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161
runners
11.9km
01:21
250m
250m
Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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Mittenwald offers a range of outdoor activities including Hiking, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Road cycling, Mountaineering, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features over 600 routes across these sports. These routes have an average rating of 4.65 stars from more than 540,000 visitors.
Mittenwald provides diverse hiking experiences, from easy walks around alpine lakes and hummock meadows to challenging routes in the Karwendel and Wetterstein mountains. Over 310 hiking routes are available. Specific guides include Hiking around Mittenwald and Easy hikes around Mittenwald.
Mittenwald offers family-friendly hiking routes suitable for various ages and abilities. These trails often feature gentle terrain and scenic points of interest. A dedicated guide for these routes is available: Family-friendly hikes around Mittenwald.
Mittenwald is a mountain biking destination with trails in the Karwendel and Wetterstein mountains. The area offers a network of single trails for various skill levels, from relaxed rides to demanding alpine routes. Explore options with the MTB Trails around Mittenwald guide.
Mittenwald offers diverse cycling routes for touring and road cyclists. Routes follow the Isar River, pass serene lakes, and traverse hummock meadows. The terrain includes both challenging alpine paths and more leisurely valley rides on paved and gravel roads. Guides like Cycling around Mittenwald and Road Cycling Routes around Mittenwald provide more details.
Mittenwald is situated at the foot of the Karwendel Mountains and near the Wetterstein Mountains. Other notable features include the Leutaschklamm (Leutasch Gorge), unique Hummock Meadows, and picturesque lakes like Ferchensee and Lautersee. The Isar River also originates in the Karwendel Mountains.
Mittenwald is accessible by direct rail connections from Munich and Innsbruck. This makes it convenient for visitors without a car to reach the region and its outdoor activity starting points. A guide for Hikes from bus stations around Mittenwald is available.
Komoot offers several guides for Mittenwald, including Hiking around Mittenwald, Family-friendly hikes around Mittenwald, MTB Trails around Mittenwald, and Cycling around Mittenwald. Other guides cover specific interests like waterfall hikes and easy routes.
The region offers outdoor activities throughout the year, with hiking and cycling popular from spring through autumn. Winter provides opportunities for snow-related activities. The specific best time depends on the desired activity and weather conditions.
Many trails in Mittenwald are dog-friendly, allowing visitors to explore the alpine landscape with their pets. It is advisable to keep dogs on a leash, especially in nature reserve areas or near livestock. Specific regulations may vary by trail or season.
The official tourism website for Mittenwald and the surrounding Alpenwelt Karwendel region is alpenwelt-karwendel.de/en/. The phone number for the Tourist Information Mittenwald is +49 (0)8823 / 33981.

