Kramersptiz loop hike
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Kramersptiz loop hike - by Joshua Dillard on Alltrails
Description
The Kramersptiz loop hike takes place in the Garmisch-Partenkirchen district of the Ammergau Alps, in Southern Germany. It offers hikers great views over the Loisach valley, including the Eibsee, the Walchensee and the Kochelsee. The 17km trail has a cumulative ascent of about 1,300m, with Kramerspitz culminating at 1985m above sea level, for an estimated completion time of 7-8h. The trail is steep and technical in some sections, this added to the length and D+/- means a good fitness level and some hiking experience are required. The general recommandation is to tackle the loop counter-clockwise.
Access & Transport
The starting point is the Maximilianshöhe car park, a 2mins drive northwest from Garmisch-Partenkirchen (or a 5-10mins walk). The trailhead is indicated. The summer and ski mountain resort of Garmisch-Partenkirchen is 90km southwest of Munich in the Bavarian Alps and easily accessible on the A95/ B2 in about 1h30m. Regional trains RB6 and RB 60 also link Munich Central Station to the resort in 85mins.
Instructions & Recommendations
Make sure to bring proper footwear, some snacks (and possibly a picnic), plenty of water, sun protection and rain/wind coat depending on the weather forecast. Cloudy doesn't mean the UVs won't get to you and the weather changes quickly in the high mountains.
Environmental & Social
Eco-friendly activity. Socially neutral
Conclusion
The Kramerspitz isn't the highest peak in the area and is much less commercialized than the Zugspitze to the south of GP, but the loop has the benefit of not being commercialized (which outdoor lovers will appreciate) and reward their effort with some of the best views in the Bavarian Alps.
Key positive
Fantastic panoramic views from the ridge
Easy to get to the trailhead
Not crowded
Key negative
Downhill is a little technical
Suitability
Good fitness level required and some technical sections, so not recommended for children under 10-12yrs old.
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
June 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:1h 30m
est. visit time:7h
Sunrise / early morningNo
MorningOk
Lunch timeOk
AfternoonOk
Sunset / eveningOk
Night – bef. midnightNo
Night – aft. midnightNo