Root-covered path in the Ammerleite Forest – Kalkofensteg Wooden Bridge loop from Ammertal im Bereich der Ammerleite und Talbachhänge

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Root-covered path in the Ammerleite Forest – Kalkofensteg Wooden Bridge loop from Ammertal im Bereich der Ammerleite und Talbachhänge

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Root-covered path in the Ammerleite Forest – Kalkofensteg Wooden Bridge loop from Ammertal im Bereich der Ammerleite und Talbachhänge

02:45

8.57km

290m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Ammertal im Bereich der Ammerleite und Talbachhänge

Waypoints

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788 m

Forest Biotope and Pond in Upper Bavaria

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Beautiful flora!

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965 m

Schnalzwehr on the Ammer

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Beautiful Ammer weir, over which the Ammer rushes down

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971 m

Fish ladder at the Schnalz weir

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In 2001, the weir was rebuilt to make the Ammer weir passable for fish migration again.

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975 m

Gateway to the Ammertal

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Here is the start into the wonderful Ammertal

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2.71 km

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5.07 km

From the Kalkofensteg a very steep ascent of more than 200 meters leads from the Ammerschlucht up to the Schnalzgipfel on 901 meters. Much of this path is over countless steps. Good for the condition!

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5.58 km

Root-covered path in the Ammerleite Forest

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Wurzelweg was great, unfortunately the mud wasn't long in coming

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6.00 km

Kalkofensteg Wooden Bridge

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Descent to the Kalkofensteg: Good footwear and surefootedness are recommended, as the path partly leads over loose stones and roots. At the Ammer there are large gravel banks where you …

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6.08 km

Sinter terraces in the Ammerschlucht

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The lime sintered terraces in the Ammer Gorge are a special natural phenomenon: near the lime kiln footbridge, steps have probably formed due to a reaction of the groundwater, which …

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8.57 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.38 km

2.42 km

1.26 km

471 m

Surfaces

4.90 km

1.43 km

1.31 km

892 m

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Highest point (800 m)

Lowest point (640 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

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Comments

November 1, 2023,Sinterterrassen Ammerschlucht – Kalkofensteg Runde von Kurzenried

Beautiful autumn tour along and above the Ammer.
The highlight was the partly very narrow mountain path (sometimes along the abyss, sure-footedness is necessary!) along the Schnalzhöhlen. Be sure to note the ban on entering the caves in winter! And be careful in the summer if you really want to drive in...

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