Prinzenweg, Wanderweg in Oberbayern
The Prinzenweg is a walking trail in Upper Bavaria that runs between Tegernsee and Schliersee lakes and spans approximately 14.6 kilometers (9 miles). The route passes through forests and meadows with gentle slopes and offers views of mountains and the surrounding landscape along the way.
The trail originated in the 1800s and was named after Prince Carl of Bavaria, a royal family member of that era. A railway reached the nearby village of Breitenbach in 1869, which made the region more accessible to visitors and helped establish it as a walking destination.
The path is named after Prince Carl of Bavaria from the 1800s and connects two well-known lakes in the region. Along the route, traditional mountain huts such as Kreuzbergalm and Gschwandbachalm offer visitors a chance to taste local food and chat with people who live and work in the mountains.
The trail is open for walkers throughout the year and takes about three to four hours to complete. Wear comfortable shoes, bring water, and be cautious in bad weather as the paths can become slippery.
On clear days, hikers at the highest point of the trail, Gindelalmschneid at 1,335 meters (4,380 feet), can see all the way to Munich about 55 kilometers (34 miles) away. This unexpected panorama offers a moment of vast perspective and shows how the gentle mountain landscape extends far into the distance.
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