Mountain hikes Lähn - to the hut Bichlbacher Alm

Bichlbach / Ammergauer Alpen
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 7.1 km
Duration: 3:30 h

Beautiful, panoramic hike into lush alpine pastures

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 7.1 km
  • Duration: 3:30 h
  • Elevation uphill:518 hm
  • Elevation downhill:516 hm
Highest point1,589 m

Starting point

West entrance of the village

Finishing point

West entrance of the village
  • Fitness level 3 / 6
  • Technique 3 / 6

Features

  • Circular route

Best time of year

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
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  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December

Trail condition

hiking trail, stones, rocks, roots, meadow

Equipment

Appropriate clothing, sturdy shoes, rain protection, sun protection, hiking poles, sufficient water. No climbing equipment required.
Source: Tiroler Zugspitz Arena

Description

The hike starts at the entrance to Lähn West village (direction Bichlbach). From there cross the railway
tracks, keep left and after the avalanche dam follow the slightly uphill forest path until it merges into the well-marked trail (follow the signs). Climb up the trail to the crossing forest path, now keep right and hike to the Bichlbacher Alm. Descend along the “Rote Riepe” trail to the Rauthängerle part ofthe village and along the “Panoramaweg” trail back to the starting point.

IMPORTANT NOTES:
●   Stay on the marked hiking trails
●   Keep your distance from grazing animals
●   Be aware of the mountain hut opening hours
●   Alpine emergency call: 140

Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Summer & winter bus of the Tiroler Zugspitz Arena (free with guest card), Postbus (free in the region with guest card), excursion bus Bavaria-Tyrol (only for TZA guests and free with guest card), regional trains (Garmisch-Patenkirchen-Grainau-Ehrwald-Lermoos-Reutte), special bus to Lumagica-Ehrenberg Reutte (free with guest card, winter only, Sundays only)

  • Parking

    Right at the tour start, next to the train railroad, you'll find a parking lot

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