On the trail of the whetstone makers. From the waterfalls in Unterammergau to the “viewing balcony” Kolbensattel above Oberammergau.
Stones and water - On this hike you will learn how these elements ensured the survival of an entire village and at the same time unique natural spectacle care for. The final climax is waiting Sun terrace of the Kolbensattelhütte with their Bavarian delicacies for your visit.
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Directions
The route from Oberammergau to neighboring Unterammergau is ideal for “warm hiking” before stopping at the hiking car park at Pürschling goes into the grinding mill gorge. Past some waterfalls meet the former workplaces of the whetstone makers grinding mills. With the exception of one, which was extensively restored, these unfortunately only exist as remnants of the wall. After the grinding mills, continue through the gorge until you reach the forest road. Now turn right towards Pürschlingshaus.
After the Joseph's Chapel, decorated with Lüftl paintings, turn left onto the mountain path towards Kolbensattel. On the path you always have great views towards Hörnle, Aufacker and the foothills of the Alps. After crossing the mountain forest, another dream view of the Laber and Oberammergau opens up at the Kolbensattelhütte. Head down into the valley on a comfortable hiking trail or with the Alpine Coaster.
Anyone who set off directly from Unterammergau can now either walk from Oberammergau back to Unterammergau (approx. 45 minutes) or take the DB/RVO bus (even free with the electronic guest card).
By the way: whetstones served until the last century for sharpening knives, scissors and scythes etc. The people of Unterammergau mined these stones here in the mountains and refined them with the help of water power in the grinding mills to produce whetstones, which were shipped all over Europe.
Our advice:
Never get lost again - We recommend the free “Zugspitz Region” app with, among other things, GPX tracks for all tours in the region
safety instructions
Im Emergency Please contact the nearest rescue control center. Regardless of your location, you can reach them throughout Germany at Phone number 112.
Facilities
Welcome to Teststubn Nature Park! With us you can extensively test hiking poles, daypacks, children's carriers and groceries from well-known manufacturers before you decide to buy. Let our team advise you on how to experience the best outdoor adventure possible. Our Teststubn Nature Park can be found in the tourist information Bad Bayersoien and Bad kohlgrub and in the Bike rental Lukas Spindler in Oberammergau
Mehr Informationen: www.ammergauer-alpen.de/teststubn
Author's tip
Make the final descent from the Kolbensattelhütte into the valley easier with a rapid descent on the Alpine Coaster.
Arrival & Parking
Parking lot at the Kolbensesselbahn valley station, Oberammergau
large, free alternative parking lot
South parking lot/fairground
Public transportation
Bus stop: Oberammergau, train station or Eugen-Papst-Str.
9606 Garmisch-Partenkirchen - Oberammergau - Wieskirche - Füssen
9622 Oberammergau - Ettal - Linderhof (castle)
Train stop: Oberammergau station
Murnau - Oberammergau
Guests in the Ammergau Alps region travel free by bus and train with the electronic guest card or KönigsCard.
E-car sharing in the Ammergau Alps Nature Park
Selected Literature
Hiking map Ammergau Alps Nature Park
Map
You can get maps from the local tourist information offices.
More information / links
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