Biohotel in Oberbayern

Organic vacation in Upper Bavaria in an organic hotel

The Upper Bavaria area is located in southeastern Bavaria with a relatively long border with Austria . It is the region around Munich . It was first mentioned as an administrative unit in 1255. Geographically, the term “ Upper Bavaria ” refers to the course of the Danube : Upper Bavaria is located in the direction of the river at the beginning, followed downstream by Lower Bavaria , Upper Austria and Lower Austria . It is a wealthy and well-developed region for tourism - ideal for ski tours and exciting excursion destinations .

In addition to Munich, the cities of Ingolstadt, Freising, Rosenheim, Erding, Traunstein and Garmisch-Partenkirchen also belong to Upper Bavaria. Two very well-known landscapes that are particularly popular with organic holidaymakers are the Ammergau Alps and the Berchtesgadener Land . Our organic hotels offer many options for an organic holiday in the middle of the nature of Upper Bavaria.

Organic winter holiday in the Ammergau Alps

The organic winter holiday in the Ammergau Alps offers countless possibilities , even for families with small children . These include skiing and tobogganing , snowshoeing and snowboarding .

The Ammergau Alps are considered a paradise for cross-country skiers, among other things, because of the many interconnected cross-country ski trails. For downhill skiing, there are very sporty slopes for experts in freeriding and three family-friendly ski areas where even the youngest ones can try their hand at downhill skiing on a mini slope.

Last but not least, organic hotels in the Ammergau Alps offer guided winter hikes . There are fantastically beautiful winter hiking trails in the area. Ski tourers have a very large choice between designated piste ski tours that end with a cozy evening in a hut (including Hörnlehütte in Bad Kohlgrub or Kolbensattelhütte in Oberammergau) as well as demanding ski tours over deep snow slopes in the Graswangtal. Some very nice tours are as follows...

Ski tours & winter hiking trails

• On the Zahn via the Kolbensattelhütte – combination of open terrain and piste
• Großer Aufacker – short tour (6.2 km) on a local mountain in Oberammergau
• Hinteres Hörnle – easy and very popular, the Hörnlehütte invites you to stop off
• Hochpalse – not very busy, but with fantastic views
• Hochplatte – challenging ski tour through the Graswangtal
• Kolbensattel – easy, family-friendly tour, guaranteed snow thanks to snowmaking
• Kreuzspitze – difficult tour with a spectacular exit route
• Laber – medium difficulty, comfortable climb, spectacular descent
• Ochsenälpleskopf – demanding, start at the Hotel Ammerwald
• Pürschlinghaus – simple and safe, well suited for families
• Scheinbergspitz – also easy, family-friendly tour, very scenic
• Teufelstättkopf – medium difficulty, beautiful and panoramic

Hiking in the Ammergau Alps Nature Park

The Ammergau Alps are the youngest Bavarian nature park . There are three levels of hiking here:

1. Leisurely hikes are possible in the Ammertal . That would be, for example, a hike on the Wiesmahdweg or through the Graswangtal to the royal castle. These tours are also suitable for families with strollers.
2. More demanding hikes lead along the high-altitude hiking trails . The Schleifmühlklamm gorge is very popular, and the path leads to Kolbensattelhütte. The climb to Pürschling is also worth it.
3. Summit hikes take well-signposted paths up to, among other places, the Notkarspitze with a distant view of the Ettal Monastery or the large Klammspitze with a view of the Temple of Venus and Linderhof Castle.

Wherever you go in the Ammergau Alps, you will have beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and lakes practically everywhere, of which there are many in the Bavarian foothills of the Alps. Some of the hiking trails provide a view of the Zugspitze .

Last but not least, the largest Bavarian nature reserve is a region for explorers, because there are countless rare plants such as the thread-rooted sedge, the lung and bog gentian, as well as beautiful species of orchids and animals such as the golden eagle, which are otherwise not so easy to observe.

In 2006, the Ammergau Alps were voted the most popular German hiking region . There are many well-signposted tours, one of them is the Ammergau Alps meditation trail. Pilgrims like to choose it; it begins at the Wieskirche in Steingaden. A total of 87 km - a week-long tour - takes you across alpine pastures and not too steep heights to Linderhof Castle near Ettal in the Graswangtal. The mediation path has 15 varied stations. Of course, guided meditative hikes are also offered there.

Excursion destinations in Berchtesgadener Land that are easily accessible from the organic hotel

There are very beautiful excursion destinations in Berchtesgadener Land, many of which can be hiked directly from the organic hotel . Here is our selection:

• House of Mountains in Berchtesgaden: In the exhibition “Vertical Wilderness” the fauna and flora of alpine nature is shown from bottom to top or vice versa. All habitats and seasons can be experienced interactively.
• Kehlsteinhaus in Berchtesgaden: At an altitude of 1,834 m, the Kehlsteinhaus lies like an eagle's nest and offers a breathtaking view. Even the bus ride up is an experience.
• Berchtesgaden Salt Mine: Salt is still mined here today, and at the same time visitors can learn everything about the history of salt mining in an exciting exhibition.
• Königssee: The Königssee is located at an altitude of 602 m in the Berchtesgaden National Park and is up to 192 m deep. It is surrounded by massive rocks that fall almost vertically. The exploration takes place by boat. Fun for visitors is the fascinating echo when calling towards the rocks.
• Jennerbahn in Schönau am Königssee: The cable car goes up to 1,874 m, offers a wonderful view of the Watzmann and opens up the hiking paradise that begins at the entrance to the national park.
• Hintersee: If you have always wanted to hike by a romantic mountain lake with crystal-clear water, visit this lake at 789 m altitude in the mountaineering village of Ramsau. It is surrounded by a fabulous magical forest and wildly collapsed rocks.
• RupertusTherme in Bad Reichenhall: This thermal spa with a spacious sauna and pool area is a destination for those seeking wellness. In addition to the healing power of the Alpine brine, holidaymakers also enjoy a sports and family area in front of a breathtaking mountain backdrop.
• Hirscheckbahn at Hochschwarzeck in Ramsau: The railway goes up to 1,390 m to take hikers to the high plateau above the mountaineering village of Ramsau. Upstairs, the Hirschkaser mountain restaurant invites you to brunch on the terrace.

This is just a small selection of destinations in Berchtesgadener Land. An organic holiday in an organic hotel is worthwhile here at any time of the year!

Frequently asked questions about organic hotels in Upper Bavaria

Which are the best organic hotels in Upper Bavaria?

Below you will find the top 3 organic hotels in Upper Bavaria , based on the ranking of the Biohotels.de portal:

1. The SeinZ - vegan organic hotel and seminar center . Points: 288
2. Hotel Naturidyll Hammerschmiede . Points: 85
3. Biohotel Kurz . Points: 71

The Biohotels.de points system is based on the following criteria: completeness of the entry with 113 properties of an organic hotel, the number of reviews and whether it is a premium entry .

Which areas in Upper Bavaria are most popular with organic holidaymakers?

The most popular areas for organic vacationers and nature lovers include the Ammergau Alps and the Berchtesgadener Land , where the following two organic hotels are also located:

1. The SeinZ - vegan organic hotel and seminar center (Ammergau Alps)
2. Biohotel Kurz (Berchtesgaden)

The vegan organic hotel SeinZ is an organic hotel and seminar hotel in the Ammergau Alps in Bad Kohlgrub. The Ammergau Alps Nature Park is ideal for hikes for all levels of difficulty or for a winter holiday with skiing or cross-country skiing. The Biohotel Kurz is a small organic hotel with a vegetarian restaurant, which is located in beautiful Berchtesgaden.

Which ski tours and winter hiking trails in Upper Bavaria are the most beautiful?

The most beautiful winter tours include the "Großer Aufacker" tours - a short tour (6.2 km) on one of Oberammergau's local mountains, the Hochplatte - a challenging ski tour through the Graswangtal and an easy tour that is also suitable for families Piston caliper .
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What excursion destinations for nature lovers are there in Berchtesgadener Land?

Particularly suitable hiking destinations in the Berchtesgadener Land are the Haus der Berge in Berchtesgaden with its “Vertical Wilderness” exhibition, the Kehlsteinhaus with its breathtaking view, the Berchtesgaden salt mine (salt is still mined here today) or the beautiful Königssee at an altitude of 602 meters.
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In which Upper Bavarian organic hotels are dogs allowed?

Organic hotels in Upper Bavaria, where dogs are also welcome , are the hotels Das SeinZ - vegan organic hotel and seminar center , an organic hotel and seminar hotel in the Ammergau Alps (Bad Kohlgrub, Germany) and the Hotel Naturidyll Hammerschmiede , an organic hotel in Anthering- Acharting, Austria.
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