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Winter Hiking Bavarian Alps

<p>In winter, the Bavarian Alps are a particularly charming destination. Freshly snow-covered forests, breaks at the summits with magnificent panoramic views, cozy mountain huts, and thrilling toboggan runs offer unforgettable experiences and plenty of fun. The Rother hiking guide “Winter Walking—Bavarian Alps” features 50 routes in the Bavarian Prealps, the Ammergau Alps, the Wetterstein, the Karwendel, and the Chiemgau Alps. There’s something for every taste and (almost) every snow condition: hikes, snowshoe tours, and fun sledding trips—from comfy hut-to-hut hikes to challenging summit climbs, this volume offers a wide variety of winter fun.<br><br> Each winter hike is presented with a brief overview, reliable directions, a hiking map showing the route, and a detailed elevation profile. GPS tracks are also available for download on the Rother Bergverlag website. The table on the inside cover is particularly user-friendly, allowing for quick tour selection. Nearly all hikes are also accessible by train and bus.<br><br> All routes in this volume promote environmentally responsible behavior in winter and respect wildlife sanctuaries. For this reason, the Rother hiking guide “Winter Walking – Bavarian Alps” has been awarded the “Natürlich auf Tour” seal of approval by the German Alpine Club.</p>