The Ammergau Alps Active Winter Blog 

Altherrenweg in winter
© Ammergau Alps Nature Park, Hansi Heckmair

Winter hiking in the Ammergau Alps Nature Park - Our tips & tour suggestions

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Imagine: cold, clear air, snow-covered peaks, and quiet paths through the snowy landscape - that's winter hiking in the Ammergau Alps Nature Park! A winter paradise awaits you here,...

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King Ludwig Lauf
© King Ludwig Lauf, Sebastian Schulte

Germany's largest cross-country skiing event 31.01. - 02.02.2025

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Get the latest technical tips at the cross-country skiing camp!

If you're still looking to fine-tune your technique, there's an ideal opportunity to do so just before the race. From January 16 to 19, 2025...

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Balloon Days in Bad Kohlgrub

Winter balloon days in the Ammergau Alps Nature Park

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When the New Year is just around the corner, colourful hot air balloons rise into the sky every day in the Ammergau Alps - a scene reminiscent of the famous balloon rides in Cappadocia, only...

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Hiking in the Nature Park
© Ammergauer Alpen GmbH, Photo: Hansi Heckmair

Sport in the Ammergau Alps Nature Park – Healthy and Active

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According to Winston Churchill, "no sports" was the secret recipe for his long life despite his intensive cigar and whiskey consumption. Others claim that an hour of jogging...

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Winter hiking in the Ammergau Alps

6 winter hikes in the Ammergau Alps that you have to do

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Are you looking for the perfect winter hikes for your winter holiday in the Ammergau Alps Nature Park? Then you are exactly right here! We introduce you to 6 winter hikes that you…

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King Ludwig Run in the Ammergau Alps
© King Ludwig Lauf, Sebastian Schulte

King Ludwig Run 2024 - Germany's largest cross-country ski event

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On the first weekend in February it's finally that time again! The King Ludwig Run will take place in Oberammergau in 2024. Cross-country skiing has long since become a favorite activity for everyone involved...

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