3 Gorgeous Mountain Hikes near Munich

If you're in Munich and are in need of a one day mountain hit, these are the hikes for you.

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Views across to the peaks of Bavaria from Seefeld

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Möserer See and the Möserer Seestuben restaurant

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Dropping into Mösern village

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The dramatic Finstertaler reservoir.

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Looking down at Kühtai from the top of the first ascent

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Finstertaler reservoir in all its glory

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Lakes don't come much more scenic than this!

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Looking west towards the Ötztal

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Looking back down at Kühtai from ascent to the Finstertaler reservoir.

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Huge views into the Karwendel from near the Walder Alm.

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Description

There aren't many cities in the world where you enjoy great food, modern culture and high mountain hikes on any given day but Munich is one of the select few.

All of these hikes lie within a couple of hours of Munich city centre and all 3 will provide you with a mountain fix without needing a night away. The 3 lakes hike around Seefeld is the easiest of the routes but none are particularly taxing. Best of all, they all take you through some epic mountain scenery and feature numerous mountain huts where you can replenish any lost calories before the drive back to Bavaria!

Adventures

Kühtai Lakes

A picturesque, mid-length hike in Austria’s highest ski resort, taking in 3 alpine lakes, including the impressive Finstertaler reservoir.

Walder Joch Loop

A scenic and peaceful day hike which takes you from some of the Tirol’s busiest trails to some its quietest!