Walking Trails Munich: New Ratings by Distance & Difficulty

Munich's Englischer Garten now lists a 12.4-kilometre main route as its longest marked walking trail, with the path rated moderate due to its mix of flat sections and gentle rises near the Kleinhesseloher See.

Residents have turned to these marked routes in larger numbers this July as daytime temperatures climb and outdoor fitness programs expand across city districts. The timing aligns with extended daylight hours that allow longer outings before evening.

Staff at the Munich Parks Department completed the latest ratings last month using GPS measurements and user feedback from trail counters. Two central locations anchor the updated list. The Englischer Garten path starts at the Chinese Tower and runs north along the Eisbach before circling back through the Hirschau section. At Olympiapark the 4.2-kilometre loop begins at the Olympic Stadium entrance, climbs the Olympic Hill once, and returns via the former athlete village paths. Both sites remain open daily with no entry fees.

Beginner and intermediate routes

Shorter options appear on the same list for walkers seeking lower effort. A 3.1-kilometre flat circuit at Olympiapark skirts the lake and registers as easy. The Englischer Garten also marks a 6.8-kilometre segment from the Aumeister beer garden to the northern park boundary as moderate, with benches every 800 metres.

Trail counters recorded 1.8 million passages on these routes during 2025, according to department figures released with the new ratings. Average completion times range from 45 minutes for the shortest loop to three hours for the full Englischer Garten circuit at a steady pace.

Walkers can download the free city trail map from the Munich Parks Department website or pick up printed copies at district offices in Schwabing and Milbertshofen. Checking current path conditions before heading out remains the clearest next step for anyone planning a visit this weekend.