Wanderung auf die Brunnenkopfhütte – Ammergauer Alpen

This varied hike to the Brunnenkopfhütte, in the Ammergau Alps, starts at the visitor parking lot of Linderhof Palace, one of the four famous castles of King Ludwig II.

A wide forest path leads steadily but pleasantly uphill through a shady forest. The path is accompanied by a babbling brook that flows down into the Ammer River in several terraces.

Don’t be put off by the rough, stony terrain at the beginning, as after about two kilometers the path transforms into a firm and easily walkable forest road. This leads further through dense woods and, with increasing altitude, repeatedly offers magnificent views of the surrounding Bavarian mountains.

Upon reaching the Brunnenkopfhütte, a narrow path leads the final 50 meters or so up to the summit cross. The view over the Graswang valley, with the Kreuzspitze and Friederspitze peaks opposite, is unforgettable.

Those who wish can also stay overnight at the hut, provided they have reserved a bed in advance. The Brunnenkopfhütte has 35 beds in a dormitory-style room. Reservations can only be made online via the corresponding booking portal.