5 Autumn Hikes Near Munich With Kids
These are five autumn walks near Munich that we did last year and keep recommending to friends. Some are easy and pram-friendly, some are not, and one of them is only worth doing in the right weeks. We have said which is which. Opening times for mountain huts change with the weather, especially at the end of October, so please check before you set off.
Heads up on timing: the Eng Alm toll road closes at the end of October, and huts at altitude often close around then too. If you are reading this late in the month, check each hut’s own website first.
1. Dalfazer Wasserfall, Achensee
A 60-metre waterfall at the end of a wide forest road. We found it pram-doable but steep the whole way. One local guide says an all-terrain stroller copes, but the last stretch to the viewing platform is too narrow, so children walk or are carried for the final bit.
- Time: about 45 minutes uphill from the car park with children, per a local guide
- Where we parked: Parkplatz Buchau, Eben am Achensee. Other guides name the Atoll Achensee car park in Maurach (paid) as the main alternative, so check parking before you go
- Without a car: the regional bus (lines 4080 or 390) stops at “Maurach a. A. Atoll Achensee”
- Extend it: carry on to the Dalfazalm for the views and the Kaiserschmarren. It is roughly another hour above the falls. We could not confirm the hut’s opening dates, so check before you plan lunch around it.
We also wrote about this area in our Achensee day-trip guide.
2. Breitenberghütte, near Brannenburg
Cows, sunshine, changing leaves and wide alpine views. It is a really nice hike, and the hut at the top is run by the Naturfreunde Rosenheim, with a small restaurant. We remember a play area at the top. We could not confirm that from any other source, so do not count on it.
- Difficulty: medium. Not stroller-friendly
- By train: Munich to Brannenburg takes about an hour. The hike starts from there. One hiking site gives about 1½ hours on foot from the station, with over 500 m of ascent, which is a long climb for small legs
- Shorter option: start from Sankt Margarethen, just under an hour and about 350 m of ascent. By car, take the Brannenburg exit on the A8 and use the hikers’ car park
- Hut: at 980 m. Opening times are listed on the hut’s own site, so check them first
3. Wagenbrüchsee (Geroldsee)
Meadows, wooden huts, mountains and a peaceful atmosphere. The lake is not visible from the road, so there is a short walk first. The meadows around it are protected, so stay on the paths.
- Getting there: about 1 hour 15 minutes from Munich by car, by our reckoning. Look up the route for your own departure time
- Parking: the car park is in the village of Gerold, between Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Mittenwald. We remember paying. Check for any fee before you go
- Pram: we found a pram-friendly gravel path. A route description for a lap of the lake mentions a narrow grass path that can be damp near the moor, so conditions depend on the path you choose. If in doubt, bring a carrier
- Food: we found no cafés, so bring snacks
4. Eng Alm, Austria
We have been several times and recommend it. Stop at the Großer Ahornboden first, because the maple trees in early October are beautiful. Then walk to the Eng Alm: a flat walk with a stream and cows, stroller-friendly, with a playground and restaurant about 20 minutes in. By mid-October the colour may already have faded, so if you are reading this late in the month, this one may be better saved for next year.
- Getting there: the toll road into the Eng is open to cars from 1 May to 31 October. One local guide lists the toll at €7 per car per day, paid on site, with parking included, but it adds that prices may not be current
- Without a car: we have always gone by car. One local guide mentions a summer bus and train connection from Munich, so check whether that still runs
- Season: the Engalm is normally open from mid-May to the end of October, depending on snow and weather. Daily hours are not published, so check ahead
5. Schliersbergalm, Schliersee
Very family-friendly and popular. The walk from Schliersee station takes about 1 hour 15 minutes up, on a wide path that is stroller-friendly, with horses and cows along the way. At the top there is a restaurant, a playground, mini golf and trampolines. Some parts get a little steep, but the path is still fine with a pram. Try the Bavarian cheesecake ice cream.
- By train: BRB RB55 from München Hauptbahnhof to Schliersee, direct
- Hut: one source says the self-service Almstadl is open April to October, 10:00–17:00, and the restaurant is open all year. We could not confirm the playground hours
We call it “Schlierseeberg Alm” in our Instagram caption, but the place is usually spelled Schliersbergalm, so search for that name on maps.
Planning notes
- Pack layers. Mountain weather turns quickly in October.
- Check opening times at the huts as the season ends.
- For more ideas, see 5 family-friendly day trips near Munich and Almbachklamm. If you are thinking about a camping weekend at Achensee, here is our family camping guide.
Save this for the next sunny weekend.
Quick answers
Which of these autumn hikes near Munich work with a pram?
The Schliersbergalm walk is stroller-friendly on a wide path. The Eng Alm walk is flat and stroller-friendly. The Dalfazer Wasserfall road is partly pram-friendly, with the last stretch too narrow. The Breitenberghütte is not stroller-friendly, and the Geroldsee path depends on the route.
How do I get to Schliersee by train from Munich?
Take the BRB RB55 from München Hauptbahnhof to Schliersee. It runs direct without changing.
When does the Eng Alm toll road close?
The toll road into the Eng is open to cars from 1 May to 31 October, and the Engalm is normally open from mid-May to the end of October, depending on weather and snow.
Which hike is best for a first autumn outing with small kids?
The Schliersbergalm: a wide, stroller-friendly path, with a restaurant, a playground, mini golf and trampolines at the top.