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SaveGarmisch trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared hundreds of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Mountain Biking, Trail Running, E-Biking and Adaptive Biking. Trails here are often rocky, flowy and rooty. Scenery includes alpine terrain, summits and views. Common trail features include stairs, rock gardens and drops. Popular destinations include Garmisch Area.
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- Mountain Bike
134 trails
- E-Bike
132 trails
- Adaptive Bike
34 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
0 trails
- Hike
135 trails
- Trail Running
134 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Oct 18, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 143
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 134
- Trails E-Bike
- 132
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 40
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 34
- Trails Horse
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 135
- Trails Trail Running
- 134
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 3
- Total Distance
- 215 miles
- Total Descent
- 103,730 ft
- Total Vertical
- 7,458 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 9,648 ft
- Reports
- 690
- Photos
- 203
- Completed Counter
- 5,206
Sub Regions
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Garmisch Area
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Popular Garmisch Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 3.8 • 2 miles • 123 ft • 138 •
Moderate trail down from Enningalm to Rotmoosalm. Some fairly easy switchbacks. Has been used for years by mountainbikers as part of a circuit tour. Often followed by an ascent back up to the Stepbergalm and one of the trails there.
• 95 ★ 3.9 • 3,642 ft • 0 ft • 119 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. It features rock garden and other. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 3.4 • 2,774 ft • 27 ft • 108 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. It features drop, rock garden and other. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 1 mile • 6 ft • 108 •
Continuation from the Schafkopf Upper trail. Much easier and less technical and exposed than the upper part. Still full of switchbacks but with some flowy sections as well. The trail ends with a speedy, fun section with some natural...
• 85 ★ 4.6 • 3 miles • 137 ft • 105 •
Alpine trail with some slightly tighter hairpins and some rocky parts that can usually be rolled. In the beginning some pedaling fora bout 5 minutes to get to the highest point, a few short push up sections in the beginning, then...
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 2,221 ft • 0 ft • 103 •
Easier ending to the Schafkopf trail versus the path straight down.
• 100 ★ 3.9 • 3,458 ft • 39 ft • 75 •
Easy alternative on the Schafkopf mountain ending at the lower part of the regular Schafkopf trail, which logically follows. Can be ridden after the trail from Giessenbach Sattel or by itself. Not used by hikers as much as the main...
Garmisch Mountain Bike Routes
Photos of Garmisch Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| jvuLxJ | wishlist | trail | activity #106472239 | Oct 24, 2026 @ 1:37am Oct 24, 2026 |
| grgr | add | report | activity #106155346 | Oct 18, 2026 @ 12:09pm Oct 18, 2026 |
| shopsclose | add | photo | activity #106137718 and 2 more | Oct 18, 2026 @ 9:01am Oct 18, 2026 |
| ralf-s-upuaut | ridden | trail | activity #105801374 and 6 more | Oct 13, 2026 @ 5:06am Oct 13, 2026 |
| markholloway | add | trail | activity #105400759 | Oct 7, 2026 @ 6:23am Oct 7, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | super steep push up, was nearly the end of me😂 | Aug 26, 2026 @ 10:22am Aug 26, 2026 | ||
| trail | brutal ride up on an analogue bike | Aug 26, 2026 @ 10:21am Aug 26, 2026 | ||
| trail | nice easy trail, for the most part, couple of... | Aug 26, 2026 @ 10:19am Aug 26, 2026 | ||
| trail | steep tight switch backs at the top, poorly... | Aug 26, 2026 @ 10:18am Aug 26, 2026 | ||
| trail | Hi everybody! I would suggest splitting the... | Jul 12, 2026 @ 8:09am Jul 12, 2026 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride Descent 2k106 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge1 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge22 awarded -
Big Ride 30k412 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge1 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge21 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 134 | 199 miles | 101,175 ft | 114 miles | 7,457 ft | #762 | #4 | 200 | 688 | 1 | 3,250 | |
| E-Bike | 132 | 194 miles | 99,619 ft | 112 miles | 7,457 ft | #530 | #13 | 2 | 540 | 606 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 40 | 85 miles | 7,992 ft | 21 miles | 4,613 ft | #1,518 | #19 | 2 | 50 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 34 | 75 miles | 7,277 ft | 18 miles | 4,560 ft | #186 | #9 | 152 | ||||
| Horse | 1 | 2,543 ft | 453 ft | 2,490 ft | 453 ft | 13 | ||||||
| Hike | 135 | 206 miles | 102,100 ft | 116 miles | 7,457 ft | #730 | #9 | 1 | 680 | 2,107 | ||
| Trail Running | 134 | 204 miles | 101,949 ft | 115 miles | 7,457 ft | #567 | #8 | 677 | 278 | |||
| Backcountry Ski | 3 | 4 miles | 46 ft | 1,109 ft | 3,642 ft | 1 | 336 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Garmisch?
Garmisch has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Garmisch?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Garmisch are:
- Kreuzweg Trail (4.5/5)
- Hasenjoch to Rossalm (4.4/5)
- Schafkopf Lower (4.3/5)
- Schafkopf Upper (4.3/5)
- Schafkopf Easier Ending (4.3/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Garmisch?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Garmisch are:
- August (96 activities)
- June (89 activities)
- July (81 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Garmisch?
There are 9 parking locations listed in Garmisch. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Garmisch?
The longest trail in Garmisch is Reintal Trail at 4.2 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Garmisch?
The best hiking trails in Garmisch are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Garmisch?
The best trail running trails in Garmisch are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Garmisch?
Garmisch has a total of 143 trails. Of those, 134 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Garmisch to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Garmisch?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Garmisch is Oberauer Steig Access with 1,675 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Garmisch?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Garmisch is Friederspitz South with 3,591 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Garmisch?
Garmisch supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Garmisch?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Garmisch is Oberauer Steig Access with an average grade of 14.9%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Garmisch?
Yes, there are 1 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Garmisch. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are the trails open in Garmisch?
Out of 107 trails:
- Clear / Green: 97
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 8
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2
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Can I ride an ebike in Garmisch?
Yes, Garmisch supports e-bike riding. There are 121 trails in Garmisch that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What type of bike is most common in Garmisch?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Garmisch are:
- AM (11 activities)
- Trials (8 activities)
- DH (1 activities)
- XC (1 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Garmisch?
The highest summit in Garmisch is Zugspitze at 9,393 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Garmisch?
The most popular Strava segments in Garmisch are:
- Hochtörlehütte Forststraße (5,621 athletes)
- Letztemeter (5,566 athletes)
- Thörlen bis Umkehrplatz (5,249 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Garmisch?
Yes, there are 34 accessible/adaptive trails in Garmisch. View all adaptive trails in Garmisch for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Garmisch?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Garmisch are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Garmisch?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Garmisch are:
- Easy Skanking (4.3/5)
- Sheep Dreams (3.9/5)
- Pfleger (4/5)
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