Kühalpenbach Gorge – Kienjoch Summit loop from Ettal

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Ettal

Kühalpenbach Gorge – Kienjoch Summit loop from Ettal

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Kühalpenbach Gorge – Kienjoch Summit loop from Ettal

07:56

17.2km

1,080m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 2.75 km for 2.52 km

After 6.58 km for 3.76 km

After 11.6 km for 2.52 km

Waypoints

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665 m

Maria Schutz Church, Graswang

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The Catholic Church of Maria Schutz in Graswang was built in 1954 and has a 30 m high spire. Before building their own church, the citizens of Graswang went to …

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3.40 km

Kühalpenbach Gorge

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The Kühalpenbach flows from the Kuhalm down into the valley and collects the water to finally become a gorge that you cross several times during the hike there.

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3.60 km

Waterfall in Naturpark Ammergauer Alpen

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5.31 km

Cow Alp

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Super nice place to stay and to take a little break. 🤗

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7.08 km

View of Notkarspitze and Kienjoch

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Beautiful view down into the valley and across to the Notkarspitze

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8.36 km

Kienjoch Summit

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The Kienjoch is sometimes written with "ie" or just "i". Both seem to be correct. Beautiful mountain in the Ammergau Alps. Wonderful view of the Frieder and the Kreuzspitze.

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14.2 km

Kühalpenbachtal Waterfall

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Beautiful peaceful nature in the Graswangtal

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16.0 km

Gertrudis Chapel in the Graswang Valley

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The chapel is located just outside of Graswang right next to the former Dickelschwaig forester's lodge. With its shingled onion dome, it blends in beautifully with the picturesque valley landscape.

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