Outdoor PitstopWalking route · Grainau · Updated on 14 November 2026
Bayernsteig walk
Bayernsteig is a walk of 4.1 km from Grainau. Along the way you'll find 1 water point.
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The route step by step
From start to finish, with what you pass along the way and the distance in between.
- 4.1 km
- ± 1:55 h
- ↑ 593 m · ↓ 0 m
- Moderate
- From A to B
- Regional route
Start in Grainau
0 km2.5 km
Water point
2.5 km1.6 km
Finish
4.1 km
No public toilet along the wayThere is no public toilet within 100 m of the route. Go before you start, or find one a bit further away in the app.
The route with the pitstops and sights within 100 m of it.
Elevation and terrain
- Up
- ↑ 593 m
- Down
- ↓ 0 m
- Highest point
- 1,604 m
- Lowest point
- 1,011 m
- 5-10% slope · 561 m
- 10-15% slope · 663 m
- 15-20% slope · 1.3 km
- 20% slope or steeper · 969 m
Elevation from Copernicus GLO-30 (European Union and ESA), smoothed.
produced using Copernicus WorldDEM-30 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018 provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA; all rights reserved
Way types
4.1 km in total- Path: 3.1 km
- Track: 825 m
- Street: 100 m
Surfaces
4.1 km in total- Gravel: 2.3 km
- Unpaved: 1.1 km
- Asphalt: 100 m
- Unknown: 600 m
About the walking route Bayernsteig
Updated on 14 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap, the AHN and Copernicus.
Where do you walk?
Bayernsteig is a walking route of 4.1 km that starts in Grainau. It does not end where it starts.
How hard is the route?
You climb 593 m in total and descend 0 m. Allow ± 1:55 h, without breaks. The level is moderate.
What paths do you walk on?
The longest part is path (3.1 km), track (825 m) and street (100 m). Of the surface, 2.3 km gravel and 1.1 km unpaved. For 600 m the surface is not known.
Pitstops along the way
Within 100 metres of the route there are 1 water point. You can fill your bottle after 2.5 km. There is no public toilet within 100 metres of the route. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.
Walks nearby
6Sights nearby
Within 10 km of the route, best known first.
- 1
Königshaus am SchachenCastle · 9.8 km from the route - 2
KriegerdenkmalMemorial · 8.2 km from the route - 3
Alpengarten auf dem SchachenAttraction · 9.7 km from the route - 4
Museum WerdenfelsMuseum · 9.8 km from the route - 5
Faszination Erlebnismuseum ZugspitzeMuseum · 1.4 km from the route - 6BAHNORAMA anno 1926Museum · 2.3 km from the route
- 7AussichtsturmObservation tower · 7.8 km from the route
- 8Museum AschenbrennerMuseum · 8.2 km from the route
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Frequently asked questions
How long is Bayernsteig?
Bayernsteig is 4.1 km long. Allow ± 1:55 h of walking: 4.5 km an hour and 10 minutes more per 100 metres of climbing, without breaks.
Is this route a circular walk?
No, the route starts and ends at different spots.
Where does this route start?
The route starts in Grainau.
How hard is this route?
Moderate, with 593 m of climbing.
Are there toilets along this route?
No, there is no public toilet within 100 m of the route. Go before you start.
Can you fill up with water along this route?
Yes, there are 1 water point within 100 m of the route.
Can I download this route as a GPX file?
Yes. Sign in with your Outdoor Pitstop account and choose Download GPX at the top of this page: 10 routes a month for free, unlimited with Pro.
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