Maximiliansweg (Bayern)
A loop of 406.1 km from Swis-Punkt. Along the way you climb 17,774 m and descend 19,682 m; the highest point is at 2,041 m. Walking time about 151 h – comfortably done in 21 daily stages.
Elevation profile
Best hiking day this week at the start: Tomorrow – dry, sunny, 11 °C
Along the way
- km 0.7 Spieser ✝ Summit · 1,651 m
- km 1.1 Hirschberg Summit · 1,644 m
- km 1.5 Jochschrofen Summit · 1,625 m
- km 8.1 Kalbelehof Alpe Hut
- km 8.9 Schranzschrofen Summit · 1,108 m
- km 20.0 Sonnenaufgangsplatzl Viewpoint
- km 20.9 Zwölferkopf Summit · 1,287 m
- km 20.9 Einerkopf Summit · 1,260 m
- km 21.7 Salober Summit · 1,293 m
- km 22.6 Vierseenblick Viewpoint
- km 22.6 Weißensee Panorama Blick Viewpoint
- km 23.0 Saloberalm Hut · 1,089 m
- km 23.0 Angerkopf Summit · 1,120 m
- km 23.0 Kreuzkopf Summit · 1,173 m
- km 23.0 Blick über Alatsee und Neuschwanstein Viewpoint
- km 23.0 Zugspitzblick Viewpoint
- km 24.2 Zweiseenblick Viewpoint
- km 25.2 Burkenbichlberg Summit · 939 m
- km 26.9 Freibad Obersee Bathing spot
- km 27.8 Kobel Summit · 846 m
- km 28.6 Magnusblick Viewpoint
- km 28.6 Quaglioblick Viewpoint
- km 29.0 Hutlersberg Summit · 921 m
- km 29.0 Kanzel Viewpoint
- km 29.4 Kalvarienberg ✝ Summit · 953 m
- km 29.8 Kienberg Summit · 996 m
- km 30.3 Naturbadeplatz Schwansee Bathing spot
- km 31.5 Berzenkopf Summit · 892 m
- km 33.1 Aussichtspunkt Marienbrücke Viewpoint
- km 33.1 Panoramablick Schwangau Viewpoint
- km 34.8 Tegelbergkopf Summit · 1,567 m
- km 35.2 Torkopf Summit · 1,525 m
- km 35.6 Tegelberghaus Hut · 1,707 m
- km 35.6 Finger Summit
- km 36.0 Tegelberg Viewpoint
- km 37.2 Ahornspitze Summit · 1,784 m
- km 37.6 Straußbergköpfl Summit · 1,767 m
- km 39.3 Niederer Straußberg Summit · 1,877 m
- km 40.1 Krähe ✝ Summit · 2,010 m
- km 40.1 Gabelschrofen Summit · 1,989 m
- km 41.4 Hochplatte Summit · 2,082 m
- km 43.1 Schlössel Summit · 1,806 m
- km 45.2 Kenzenhütte Hut · 1,294 m
- km 46.8 Hirschwang Hütte Shelter · 1,710 m
- km 47.7 Hirschwang Summit · 1,868 m
- km 48.1 Feigenkopf Summit · 1,866 m
- km 49.9 Große Klammspitz ✝ Summit · 1,924 m
- km 50.3 Kleine Klammspitz Summit · 1,882 m
- km 51.1 Brunnenkopfhütte Hut · 1,602 m
- km 51.1 Terasse der Brunnenkopfhütte Hut
- km 51.1 Brunnenkopf Summit · 1,719 m
- km 52.8 Dreisäuler Kopf Summit · 1,629 m
- km 53.6 Hennenkopf ✝ Summit · 1,768 m
- km 55.3 Laubeneck Summit · 1,758 m
- km 55.7 Latschenkopf Summit · 1,740 m
- km 56.2 August-Schuster-Haus Hut · 1,564 m
- km 56.2 Schaflahnerkopf Summit · 1,565 m
- km 66.1 Hörnlehütte Hut · 1,390 m
- km 66.1 Vorderes Hörnle ✝ Summit · 1,484 m
- km 66.1 Zeitberg Summit · 1,404 m
Spots up to 300 m from the trail. Please check hut opening times beforehand.
In 21 stages
A suggestion with equal daily stretches – adjust them to accommodation and travel.
Stage ends near Sonnenaufgangsplatzl
Stage ends near Ahornspitze
Stage ends near Latschenkopf
Frequently asked questions
How long is the “Maximiliansweg (Bayern)” trail?
About 406.1 km as a loop. The route is not fully continuous in the map data, so the real length may be a little longer.
How much elevation gain does the “Maximiliansweg (Bayern)” trail have?
About 17,774 m of ascent and 19,682 m of descent. The lowest point is at 394 m, the highest at 2,041 m.
How long does the “Maximiliansweg (Bayern)” trail take?
Plan for about 151 h of walking time (using the usual hiking-time rule from distance and elevation), plus breaks. It works well in 21 daily stages.
Can I follow the “Maximiliansweg (Bayern)” trail on my phone?
Yes. Open the trail in the hiking map and tap “Follow this trail”. The Waldschatz planner takes over the trail (for long trails a stretch of about 15 km) with weather, navigation and an offline map – free with an account.
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