Gmund zum Gindelalmscheid

Ride time: approx. 15 minutes to 2.5 hours.

Riding skill: intermediate to good

Starting point: Strandbad Gmund parking lot

Carrying / pushing approx. 13 to 15 minutes.

Beautiful tour above the east shore of Lake Tegernsee via Neureuth, Gindelalmschneid to Kreuzbergalm. Ride only on dry ground, as pushing sections otherwise can be quite annoying.

The path towards Neureuth is mostly rideable and usually shaded. Only at the end do the terrain and gradient force pushing for 20 - 30 hm. At the top – at the end of a small alpine meadow – the Neureuthhaus is on the right.

You then follow the high-level path on the left, which has a gently rising wave profile. Be careful here on weekends, as it is popular with heavy hiking groups.

When you exit the forest at a pasture gate, a great view to the east opens up.

Shortly afterwards, you must push or carry your bike uphill about 10 minutes on a rough path (+20%) to Gindelalmscheid.

Just before the summit cross, you can ride somewhat roughly across the alpine meadow. Later, you can test your mountain biking skills on a descent of between 20% and 35% for about 70 hm. The erosion-washed field path is only partially rideable, depending on skill and willingness.

If you like, cross the cow pasture to the left down on the alpine meadow to reach the Fortsweg. Almost easier is to push the bike uphill for 30 - 40 hm briefly to the alpine hut to enjoy the view.

From here it's all downhill and leisurely back through the Alpach valley to Tegernsee and then along the lake to the beach.

Conclusion

A lovely tour, but with some strenuous sections, so not for every biker. The carrying section to Gindelalmschneid and the descent afterwards are a matter of preference.

If you don't like that, take the alternative route (+ 45 min.) via the Gindelalm house towards Hennerer and then uphill again to reach the Prinzenweg to descend into the Alpach valley.