Heimgarten, Alpine summit in Bavaria, Germany.
Heimgarten is a mountain summit in the Bavarian Alps that rises to 1790 meters and marks the northern boundary of the Alps. The peak features open grassy slopes and rocky outcrops that create an accessible high-altitude environment.
The mountain served as a hunting ground for King Ludwig and Duke Wilhelm IV during royal expeditions in the Alps. These royal connections date back to the 16th century and remain part of the region's historical identity.
The summit cross reflects a local tradition of marking mountain peaks with religious symbols across the Bavarian Alps. This practice shows how the region's people express their relationship with the mountains and their faith.
Multiple hiking trails lead to the summit from villages like Ohlstadt, Eschenlohe, and Walchensee, with trailheads accessible by train from Munich. Most routes take between three and five hours depending on your starting point.
From the peak, hikers can see both the Walchensee and Kochelsee lakes spread out below in a single view. The Karwendel and Wetterstein mountain ranges also become visible from this vantage point.
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