When the city noise gets too loud again and your schedule is overflowing, there’s only one thing to do: pack your backpack, lace up your hiking boots, and head out into nature. You don’t have to be on the trail for hours to enjoy the perfect getaway in the mountains. A true hidden gem for an unforgettable weekend is practically right on your doorstep: the Benediktenwand in the Bavarian Pre-Alps. At 1,800 meters, the north face offers an impressive backdrop and fresh mountain air.
Encounters with wildlife & panoramic views
The trail to the summit offers plenty of variety: First, you’ll hike through shady forests and past streams, before reaching higher ground where you can enjoy breathtaking panoramic views . A special “ ” moment awaits you on the ridge . With a little luck, you’ll encounter a local ibex colony there. The animals were successfully reintroduced here decades ago and often move with surprising calm right next to the trail.
Once you reach the top, an impressive panorama awaits you at the summit cross. On a clear day, you can see far across the Alpine foothills all the way to Lake Starnberg and, on the other side, deep into the striking peaks of the Central Alps.
ℹ️ A wide variety of hiking and climbing routes await you on the Benediktenwand. Be sure to thoroughly research the respective difficulty levels in advance so you can choose the tour that’s right for you.
A well-deserved break at the Tutzinger Hut
If you’d like to stay longer, you can easily turn this day hike into a two-day mini-vacation. Just spend the night at the Tutzinger Hut, located right at the foot of the Benediktenwand. Here, after the climb, you can enjoy a snack and a cold drink and watch the sunrise over the rock faces the next morning.
Tips for getting there from Munich
🚂 You can reach the nearby town of Benediktbeuern from Munich Central Station via the RB66 regional train in about an hour.
🚗 If you prefer to travel by car, you can reach Benediktbeuern via the A95 highway in about an hour and roughly 60 kilometers. However, if you choose this option on sunny weekends, you should arrive at the hiking parking lots as early as possible and plan for potential delays due to traffic jams.
