Hiking in Oberammergau: the Altherrenweg

The Altherrenweg in Oberammergau - a hiking experience for young and old

Nobody in the municipality of Oberammergau knows why the Altherrenweg is called that. But it is certainly not just something for elderly hikers, but a relaxed tour full of hidden treasures and unforgettable views.

You'll meet dwarves here

Your hike begins at Oberammergau railway station and first leads to the WellenBerg outdoor adventure pool. A gravel path leads you through an idyllic meadow landscape. Along the way, you will be surprised time and again by wooden sculptures, including Ulf, the giant dwarf. These figures are part of the Oberammergau wood sculpting school's permanent open-air exhibition. On a meadow along the path, wooden benches and a lounger invite you to soak up the tranquillity of nature.

Rustic hut stop-off with far-reaching views

Fancy a break with a view? After about an hour, you will reach the Berggasthof Romanshöhe, where Heinz and Hildegard Baumgartl have been serving hungry hikers since 1977. Here you can enjoy the view of Oberammergau, the Laber and the Notkarspitze with a hearty snack.

Discover rare species in Pulvermoos

A small natural wonder awaits you in the Pulvermoos: the huge fen is a quiet home to rare plants that can hardly be found anywhere else. In summer, the cotton grass shines here like a white carpet and the rare Karlszepter shows its bright red flower. The Altherrenweg also has its charm in winter - the Pulvermoos then radiates a quiet, almost magical atmosphere.

How to find the Altherrenweg in Oberammergau

From Munich, take the train in the direction of Garmisch to Murnau and from there on to Oberammergau. From the train station, start the tour by walking about 400 metres east along Bahnhofstraße. This becomes Dorfstraße and then Sankt-Lukas-Straße, which takes you through the picturesque village centre and along the Große Laine river. Here you turn left into Kaspar-Schisler-Gasse, then into the street In der Breitenau and finally follow the street Himmelreich. After about 30 minutes you will reach the WellenBerg adventure pool. Behind the pool, take the path on the left and you will reach the Altherrenweg, which leads you through gentle meadows and up into the Ammergau Alps. The view of the Alps accompanies you the whole way. The circular route through the Pulvermoos finally ends with a left-hand bend that takes you back to Oberammergau and the railway station.