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Hiking near Mittenwald, Wetterstein

Bavarian mountain village with rock faces, violin-making tradition and walks

Mittenwald lies in Bavaria at about 930 m, between the Wetterstein and Karwendel mountains. The village is known as an important centre of violin making and has a pedestrian zone lined with painted facades. In the Geigenbaumuseum you can see stringed instruments from the local tradition.

Many walking routes start around the village, for example up the Kranzberg with views of the Wetterstein range, or to the Lautersee and Ferchensee lakes. The Leutasch Geisterklamm gorge is also nearby, and the Karwendelbahn cable car takes you up to around 2,300 m. It is a long drive from Niederau, so allow a full day.

  • AgeDepending on the route
  • DurationHalf to full day
  • CostFree to walk
  • DistanceAbout 1.5 h by car
  • SeasonSummer
  • LocationMittenwald, Bavaria

Tips

  • Plan a full day for this trip.
  • Bring your ID to be safe.
  • Combine the hike with the village centre and the violin-making museum.
  • For an easy walk, choose the Lautersee or Ferchensee.

Practical

Mittenwald is about 1.5 hours by car from Niederau, via the A12 and Seefeld. Choose your route on the spot with the tourist office (Alpenwelt Karwendel).

Always check times, prices and opening dates with the provider beforehand; they can change.

Frequently asked questions

What is Mittenwald known for?

For its violin-making tradition, painted houses and its setting between the Wetterstein and Karwendel.

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Stay in Niederau Partner

Hotel Wastlhof, partner of Niederau.nl, is a family-run hotel with an indoor and an outdoor pool, wellness and its own riding stables, right in the village. For more places to stay and information you can also contact the Wildschönau tourist office.

To Hotel Wastlhof · Wildschönau tourist office · More about staying in Niederau