Garmisch-Partenkirchen/Munich. Attach a line and go! In Garmisch-Partenkirchen, dog owners will find an Eldorado for hikes that they can master together with their favorite four-legged friend to enjoy nature or prepare it on larger tours. At the same time, it is important to take into account nature, wild animals and other migrants and know what really matters on the mountain with a dog.
Whether a cozy round of the valley, refreshing forest paths or promising mountain trails-in the mountains of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, people and dogs sniff adventure air alike. There are the best conditions around Garmisch-Partenkirchen: well-developed paths, varied hikes in all levels of difficulty and numerous opportunities for rest and overnight stays in dog-friendly accommodations.
Tour tips for two- and four-legged friends in Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Past the rushing part, over narrow wooden bridges and angular rocks, up to the summit. This means that sure-footedness, condition and trust can be built step by step, including balance training and small water crossings.
To get started: simple and shady
- Gschwandtnerbauer: The short hike in the healing climate to the Gschwandtnerbauer is family -friendly and does not require a great condition and technology, inspires with a beautiful landscape and simple paths for the dog. The perfect start!
- Rundweg via Hammersbach, the Neuneralm and the Badersee: The circular route via Hammersbach, the Neuneralm and the Badersee leads with a gentle climb over around 12 kilometers past shady places and various places to refer. Here the dog can travel in peace.
Already a bit practiced: with first challenges
- Wamberg: It becomes steeper and more challenging on the hike over the Wamberg to the Eckbauer. This hike is ideal for dogs and owners who have already had a few tours behind them and now want to continue working on the dog's surefootedness.
- About the Schönau on the Eckbauer: This hike is the fastest, but also steepest ascent route to the corner builder. The Berggasthof Eckbauer invites you to a break with a panoramic view – perfect so that dogs and owners can collect forces for the further path. Rehe can appear on this route.
For advanced: with endurance and paw security
- From the alpine hut to Stepberg Alm: This tour requires sure -footedness, because many ways are not attached. A good condition is also necessary. And: the Stepbergalm is pasture!
- Royalty: The tour to the royal stand requires a good condition and sure -footedness. There are no pasture animals on this route – wild animals can always appear.
- Königshaus am Schachen: A lot of fitness and safe paws are required here! A very demanding tour that can be mastered with a lot of fitness. The goal: the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the impressive royal family on the Schachen.
The example of Nadine Rule also shows that Garmisch-Partenkirchen is ideal to introduce dogs and humans on longer mountain tours. The journalist and mountain sports expert used the region to prepare for her 50-day alpine crossing with her dog. Read in her book “My luck is four paws – how I hiked with my dog across the Alps”. More information: www .nadi ne re gel .com.
Behavior on the mountain – with consideration and respect
As beautiful as the common nature experience is, whoever is traveling with a dog is responsible: to your own animal and the sensitive mountain landscape. Not every route is suitable for every human-dog team, and not every four-legged friend brings the necessary basic requirements for alpine challenges. Dogs with short noses, for example, fail due to their breathing problems with moderate climbs. A veterinary examination in advance can clarify what is feasible for your own dog and helps to set realistic tour destinations.
These rules must be followed:
- Always adhere to leash obligation – to protect the dog, other hikers, nature and wild animals.
- Never underestimate pasture animals: always deal with cows with calves. Recognize threatening gestures, preserve calm and reverse in the event of uncertainty.
- In dangerous situations: let go of leash – security is going on.
Good to know: Not every hut on a hiking tour is automatically dog -friendly. If you are traveling with four -legged friends, you should contact the hut hosts at an early stage and clarify the overnight stay. Or in the online booking system of the German Alpine Club (DAV) Check whether and under what conditions dogs are allowed. Outside of the high season, the chances are good to spend a hut night together with the dog.
Equipment – for humans and animals
So that nothing goes wrong on the different tours, the right equipment is the be -all and end -all:
- Ergonomic breast dishes and robust linen.
- Paw protection against sharp -edged stones and hot rock.
- Foldable bowl, sufficient water and energy -rich feed.
- First aid set for the dog.
And people should also prepare well for the tour. For longer hikes, it is worth loading all devices, packing a power bank and using a GPS watch or a smartphone. Routes can be saved offline in advance and experience reports, for example in the form of YouTube videos, help with planning.