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Spring is just around the corner – and you just can´t wait to finally go outdoors again? Preferably into a laid-back, multi-layered and, at the same time, exciting setting? What if you also had the chance to keep your savings? Sounds intriguing? Well, then have a look at our Ammergau Alps Nature Park sweepstakes.
The Ammergau Alps NATURE PARK- a unique kind of scenery
The Ammergau Alps Nature Park is a nature park with an unrivaled cultural landscape, in which you can engage in countless trips, hikes and guided tours. The park, which measures 227 square kilometers, offers woods, rivers, meadows, moors and mountains. This is the perfect mixture for an exciting activity holiday, featuring the Ammerdurchbruch (corresponds to the Ammer gap) and the Zeitberg (a mountain) as two especially noteworthy must-dos for any stay.
In 2017, the Ammergau Alps Nature Park became Upper Bavaria´s very first nature park. Yet, sustainability and environmental education have been crucial topics in the area for many decades. In order to enjoy maybe the best view over the nature park, you should make a trip to its highest point. You can reach the summit of the 2.185 meter (corresponds to 7.168 feet) high Kreuzspitze by starting your trip in the Graswangtal (corresponds to Graswang valley), however, you´ll first have to leave 1.210 (corresponds to 3.969) meters in altitude behind you. For everybody who likes things less steep and intense, there is another interessting activitiy: in Bad Kohlgrub and Bad Bayersoien, there are moor-learning-trails, on which you can add to your knowledge theoretically as well as practically, by wading through the carefully constructed moor basins.
For all those who prefer waters, you definitely need to check out the Ammer, which runs between Graswangtal and Ammersee. Nearby Saulgrub, the Ammer has created a rock gap over the course of time, due to which it has been dubbed the area´s “Grand Canyon”. If you don´t want to miss out on this spectacle, you can reach the Ammer gap on entry-level hiking trails from Bad Bayersoien and Saulgrub. Hungry weekend trippers should consider to stop by the Aicheleschwaig guesthouse. If you look for a tour which is scenic and refreshing at the same time, you might want to check out the Schleifmühl Gorge nearby Unterammergau. It ranges among the most beautiful geotopes in Bavaria and is, thanks to its Gumpen (corresponds to waterholes), perfect for family trips. Here, you can also learn about the history of the grindstone makers, a former group of craftsmen who are represented by a restored grindstone mill.
If you just can´t imagine to go on a trip without your bike, the nature park has something really special in store for you. The newly constructed and 14k long Waldblickweg takes you from Ettal to Schloss Linderhof. Along the way, you´ll keep finding informative wood frames featuring some interesting information on such topics like the use of wood, environmental protection and forestry. What´s also quite a sight is the 450 hectare large Wiesmahd landscape, which is only mowed once a year – by hand. The resulting hay then serves as the basis for the renowned hay liquor, which is produced in the Ettal monastery after a secret recipe. Thus, the Ammergauer Alpen really caters to all senses. A very good transportation accessibility makes the offer complete. You can find additional information about the nature park right here:
Ammergauer Alpen GmbH
Eugen-Papst-Str. 9a
D-82487 Oberammergau
Tel.: +49 (0) 8822 /922 740
Mail: [email protected]
Internet: https://www.ammergauer-alpen.de/en
The Parkhotel Sonnenhof – “Feeling good is no coincidence”
Generally, the accomodations in the nature park heavily focus on sustainability. The Parkhotel Sonnenhof in scenic Oberammergau, host of the passion play, is no exception to that rule. But we´ll leave it at that, here is an introduction to the hotel in their own words:
Stimulate your body and soul in our family-run 3-star-superior-hotel. The well-known host of the passion play, Oberammergau, is imbedded in the fascinating mountain site of the Ammergauer Alpen. More than 100 kilometers of hike and bike trails (bikes and e-bikes are available in the hotel) provide the perfect playground for elaborate excursions. In winter, the hotel is only a few hundred meters away from the next ski lift. The occurrence of snow is almost guaranteed, thanks to the latest snow cannons. The almost 100 km long and well-constructed cross-country ski-tracks run directly by our hotel. With the help of snow shoes, which are also available in our hotel, you can also discover the mountains off the prepared winter trails. After a day of exciting activities, you can relax in our up-tp-date Spa or enjoy a cosmetics treatment or a massage of your choice.
For additional information about the hotel, visit www.Parkhotel-Sonnenhof.de.
The gondolas of the Ammergau Alps Nature Park
The Steckenberg Mountain in Unterammergau is the perfect adventure mountain for everyone. A 650-meter-long summer sledge run offers an unforgettable trip into the valley. Animals around the Steckenberg-Alm enjoy the summer on beautiful and green meadows. Alpacas, goats, sheep or pigs can be petted by visitors. The Steckenberg Mountain is also an ideal starting point for easy hikes or the athletic ascent in the beautiful mountains of the Ammergau Alps Nature Park. Especially recommended is a hike through the wild and romantic Schleifmühlklamm with its waterfalls and deep pools. In the past, the people produced whetstones there, which is demonstrated in an old, restored grinding mill.
The Kolben chair lift (double chairlift) leads to the Mountain Kolbensattel (1270 m above sea level) in Oberammergau. Directly at the mountain station is the cottage Kolbensattel which has a treat for everyone on the menu. The Kolben Mountain is an ideal starting point for comfortable and easy hikes. But even experienced hikers will find beautiful and promising tours. Next to the cottage there is the starting point of the 2.6 km long Alpine Coaster. There is also a bike park near the valley station with 6 different trails for all levels of difficulty.
Enjoy a ride on the Laber Mountain with the nostalgic cable car in Oberammergau. The Laber Mountain doesn’t belong to the highest peaks of the Bavarian Alps (1684 meters), but it offers one of the most tremendous views. From there you have an amazing view of the foothills of the Alps with its many lakes, and on a clear day you can even see Munich and further north. From the Laber mountain station, the Ettaler Mandl (easy via ferrata and only for experienced mountaineers!) is easy to reach. Impressive nature experiences you get during the ascent or descent on the Soila lake. For the physical well-being is ensured at the summit restaurant.
The Hörnle chair lift is unique in the Alps and one which you should definitely try. It is a cableway with rotatable double chairs, with which you comfortably reach the summit in 20 minutes. The Hörnle Mountain in Bad Kohlgrub has 3 peaks, which you can reach via various hikes. From all summits you have a fantastic, all-round view. Since 2012, there is the Zeitberg Mountain, which invites you to relax and enjoy with six different rest stations.
Fore more information, please visit: http://www.ammergaudi.de/