Due to the current weather and snow situation, the King Ludwig Run had to take place from February 02.02nd. will be canceled until February 04.02.2024th, XNUMX with a heavy heart. Further information about the reasons and what this means for the participants can be found on the Website of the King Ludwig Run.
Even without King Ludwig Lauf, the Ammergau Alps Nature Park has a lot to offer. So why not use the time for a little break and spend an unforgettable winter holiday?
We have summarized some cross-country skiing alternatives for the weekend for you here. And if you would like to go on the cross-country ski trail, there are two groomed routes available!
1. Cross-country skiing in Ettal
If you don't want to miss out on cross-country skiing fun, you have the opportunity in Ettal to put on your classic or skating skis on a 500-600 meter long circuit (behind the Ettaler Mühle) with a built-in slope. There is also a prepared cross-country ski trail through the shadow forest with a length of 3,5-4 km in the forest between Ettal and Graswang.
2. Winter hiking
The winter hikes in the Ammergau Alps extend through all places in the nature park on a network of paths of around 120 kilometers. Numerous well-marked hiking trails invite you to exercise in the cool winter air.
You can largely combine your winter hikes with visits to cultural sights and thus explore the region culturally and actively.
Both beginners and advanced hikers will get their money's worth on a winter hike in the Ammergau Alps Nature Park.
TOP 5 winter hikes
You can find more information about the top winter hikes you should have done in our region here.
3. Cycling
Cycling in winter? Yes, that's possible, especially in mild winters like right now, you can explore the Ammergau Alps Nature Park perfectly on a bike.
Whether it's a touring bike, e-bike, mountain bike or gravel bike, everything is possible.
If you prefer to leave your own bike at home, you can have one with ours Rental stations Rent a bike and set off straight away. The Bike rental Lukas Spindler has made at least 13 e-bikes available for rental in Oberammergau.
TOP 5 bike tours
Gravel Tour - Around the Ettaler Manndl
Bike tour - valley round Ettal monastery
Gravel tour - Wieskirche round
Bike tour - Rottenbuch Monastery round
4. Pure culture
In the Ammergau Alps Nature Park you will not only find beautiful hiking and cycling trails and cross-country ski trails, but also real cultural highlights.
It's worth a visit Linderhof Palace, King Ludwig's favorite castle, or the one nearby Ettal Monastery. Guided tours of Linderhof Castle are offered daily. In Ettal Monastery you can visit the impressive baroque basilica.
Also Oberammergau with that Passion theater, the wood carvers and Lüftl paintings is known for its cultural attractions.
A guided tour of the Passion Theater takes place every Wednesday and Sunday at 14 p.m. You can find out more about Oberammergau on the local tour, which takes place every Saturday at 14 p.m.
There are also numerous museums in the region, such as this Oberammergau Museum or the Kunsthalle in Unterammergau. You can find an overview of all museums here.
Experience the cultural heritage of the Ammergau Alps audibly and visually and explore with us interactive app the nature park on your own.
5. Theme trails
The numerous themed trails in the Ammergau Alps Nature Park are particularly suitable for families. The sensory trail in Saulgrub and the Timberland Trail in Bad Kohlgrub become interactive puzzles using the free “Locandy” app.
6. Let your soul dangle and relax
Wellness day in Johannesbad For 29 euros you can relax and swim here for a whole day.
Wellness in the Blaue Gams also for non-hotel guests for 20 euros including towels and bathrobe: Here we go to the SPA area.
7. Ski courses
Conditions are currently good for ski courses at the Wanklift despite the warm temperatures. The other ski areas in the nature park are also partially open. Find out more from them ski areas directly what the conditions are on site. You can find information about the ski schools and ski rental stations here.
8. Events
Don't miss any event highlights during your stay and take a look at our Calendar of Events.
9. Experiences & Tours
You can find special bookable experiences in our region here.
For example, there will be a free ranger or expert tour every day from February 2nd to 4th (Friday to Sunday).