Family Day in Wallgau - Fairy Tales and Legends

This tour is sure to make children’s eyes and ears light up. The “Fairy Tale Trail” in Wallgau features many stops with storyboards about fairy tales, legends, and stories, inviting children to listen and play. It’s fun for the whole family, and on the way to the Bear Cave and the little waterfall, you’ll hear the kids asking, “Are there really bears in the Bear Cave?”

Highlights of the tour

• Fun and games on the Fairy Tale Trail
• The Bear Cave waterfall—a natural spectacle
• Wallgau Nature Playground

Tour description

The day begins at the town hall in Wallgau, accessible via the bus stop of the same name, which is easily reached by bus lines 328 and 329. If you’re arriving by car, you can park either at the “Wallgau Zentrum” hiking parking lot on Soiernstraße or at the “Haus des Gastes” parking lot. From City Hall, take the second street on the right onto Wettersteinstraße, then cross the bridge onto Zugspitzstraße until you reach the “Haus des Gastes.” Passing the tennis court, turn left onto Barmseestraße and continue to the Finz Bridge. Before the bridge, keep to the right, following the signs to the Witter and the natural highlight—the bear caves by the small waterfall. Take the same path back down and hike along a small trail beside the fence to the end of the Witter; cross a small bridge and keep left on the path down to the dried-up Finzbach, cross it, and then turn left onto Märchenweg. At various stations along the way, the fairy tales are explained in a vivid and playful manner. There you’ll find panels for reading aloud and play stations such as a wishing well, the little caterpillar “The Very Hungry Caterpillar,” jumping games, a marbles game, and much more to try out for yourself. On the way back, you can make a detour to the nature playground, where children can play to their heart’s content before heading back to the starting point at the Haus des Gastes (where you can stop for refreshments) and on to City Hall. Please note: The path to the Bear Cave is not suitable for strollers.

Alternatively: The route can be adapted as desired. Due to its proximity to the town, it can easily be shortened or extended, e.g., by adding the Magdalena Neuner Panorama Trail, the Krepelschrofen viewpoint, or an exploration along the Isar River.

Places to stop for refreshments along the way

• Holzer’s Café Alpenblick
• Haus des Gastes
• Dining in Wallgau

Trail numbers

• 450
• 417
• 415

General Information About the Tour

Alternative Route & Additional Tips
The route can be adapted as desired. Due to its proximity to the town, it can easily be shortened or extended—for example, by adding the Magdalena Neuner Panorama Trail and a detour to the Krepelschrofen lookout point, or by exploring the banks of the Isar.

Public Transportation

• Wallgau Town Hall bus stop (MVV bus lines 328 & 329 with a connection at Klais Station)

Parking

• “Wallgau Zentrum” parking lot on Soiernstraße (paid parking)
• Parking lot at the “Haus des Gastes” (fee required)

Best time of year

• Accessible from April through November (weather permitting)

In case of emergency:
In an emergency, please contact the nearest emergency dispatch center. You can reach them from anywhere in Germany by dialing 112.

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