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Snow shoe hike – Stierkopf
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Schneeschuhwandern Hörnle AlmPhoto: CC BY, Naturpark Ammergauer Alpen
A challenging snow shoe hike from the valley station of the Hörnlebahn ski lift in Bad Kohlgrub up onto the Stierkopf and down back down into the valley to Unterammergau
moderate
Distance 13.3 km
4:00 h
833 m
833 m
1,550 m
731 m
Cross the three peaks of the Hörnle by snow shoe before reaching the summit of the Stierkopf is one of the most attractive hikes of its kind in the Ammergau Alps.
This tour is a combination of piste ascent and hiking across open terrain. It enables beginners to familiarise themselves with the technique of snow shoe walking on the first section of the route and apply what they have learned during the second section.
After an ascent through the skiing region and a stop for refreshments at the Hörnle Hut, the most spectacular part of the tour begins. As you continue up to the Stierkopf, you will enjoy fabulous views of the Alpine foothills, of Lake Ammersee and Lake Starnberg and of the Ester Mountains and Wetterstein.
The descent from the Stierkopf passes via the Drei Marken through the forest down to Unterammergau. You return to your starting point at Bad Kohlgrub by bus or rail.
Author’s recommendation
Die Hörnlehütte ist auch im Winter geöffnet.
Difficulty
moderate
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Risk potential
Highest point
1,550 m
Lowest point
731 m
Best time of year
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Cardinal direction
Track types
Asphalt
0.2 km
Dirt road
8.2 km
Forested/wild trail
3.2 km
Unknown
1.7 km
Rest stops
Romanshöhe InnSafety information
Bitte beachten Sie IMMER den Lawinenlagebericht: www.lawinenwarndienst-bayern.de
Im Notfall verständigen Sie bitte die nächstgelegene Rettungsleitstelle. Unabhängig vom Standort erreichen Sie diese deutschlandweit unter der Telefonnummer 112.
Tips and hints
Start
Hörnle cable car - Bad Kohlgrub (837 m)
Coordinates:
DD
47.625510, 11.032654
DMS
47°37'31.8"N 11°01'57.6"E
UTM
32T 652718 5276680
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Destination
train station - Unterammergau
Turn-by-turn directions
The first section of this snow shoe hike takes you up onto the Hörnle in Bad Kohlgrub (alternatively you may opt to travel up by rail).
From the valley station of the Hörnle, you hike across the three peaks of the Vorderes, Mittleres and Hinteres Hörnle. Continue in a southerly direction up a steep slope to the summit of the Stierkopf.
From here, descend to the "Drei Marken" and on down into the valley to Unterammergau. The best way of returning to Bad Kohlgrub is by rail. This tour is also completely viable in the opposite direction.
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
bus stop: Feuerwehrhaus Bad Kohlgrub9621 Oberammergau - Saulgrub - Bad Kohlgrub – Murnau
train stop: Kurhaus Bad Kohlgrub (20Min. Fußweg zum Startpunkt)
Murnau - Bad Kohlgrub - Oberammergau
Guests in the Ammergauer Alps Region can use their electronic guest pass or the "KönigsCard" to obtain free bus travel.
By road
A95 to Bad Kohlgrub via Murnau (St2062)Parking
Hikers' car park at the valley station of the Hörnlebahn or at the TannenbankerlliftCoordinates
DD
47.625510, 11.032654
DMS
47°37'31.8"N 11°01'57.6"E
UTM
32T 652718 5276680
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Author’s map recommendations
Kartenmaterial erhalten Sie im Onlineshop der Ammergauer Alpen GmbH unter www.ammergauer-alpen.de/onlineshop oder in den Tourist-Informationen vor Ort.
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Equipment
You can enjoy an unforgettable hiking experience in the Ammergau Alps as long as you have the right gear. Visit the "Best of Wandern" Test Centre in Bad Kohlgrub to try out the latest outdoor equipment free of charge.- GPS devices
- rucksacks, child carriers, children's jackets
- multifunctional jackets
- hiking boots
- sticks and head lamps
- binoculars
- tour software
- snow shoes
- backpacking umbrellas
The Best of Wandern Test Centre is located at Hotel Schillingshof, directly opposite the Hörnlebahn ski lift. adress: Fallerstraße 11, Bad Kohlgrub tel.: +49 8845 7010.
For more information, visit: www.ammergauer-alpen.de/testcenter
Reviews
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
13.3 km
Duration
4:00 h
Ascent
833 m
Descent
833 m
Highest point
1,550 m
Lowest point
731 m
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Maps and trails
- 12 Waypoints
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Distance
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Duration
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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