Best backpacking trails in Aschau im Chiemgau

Panoramic hike in Chiemgau, Bavaria. This is a hike from Hohenaschau to the mountain station of the Kampenwand cable car that is characterised by many beautiful views, but is also somewhat demanding in terms of fitness. To adapt the route to your own preferences, you can also take the Kampenwand cable car to get there or back. Highlights of the hike: - shady mountain forest - Goriloch - Kampenwand cable car mountain station - Views over the Chiemgau Alps

Popular loop trail in the Chiemgau Alps, Bavaria. The hike on the Jaegersteig to the Priener Huette is relatively easy. Although a few hundred meters of altitude are overcome and of course appropriate equipment is required, the overall technical demands of the hike are rather low. Depending on the season, you can stop for refreshments and/or stay overnight at the Priener Huette. The Priener Huette is also a popular starting point for alpine tours, for example to the Geigelstein (second...

The panoramic circular hike begins in Sachrang at the Geigelstein car park and leads along the Ackerwaldweg into the Geigelstein nature reserve to the Geigelstein itself, which lies at an altitude of 1808 metres. The view from the summit cross extends over Lake Chiemsee in the north to the rugged peaks of the Kaiser Mountains in the south. The ascent is long and requires surefootedness.

This route is stage 19 of the Maximiliansweg, a long-distance trail through Germany, beginning at the Sonnenalm on the Kampenwand and ending at the Hochgernhaus. The path traverses the north flank of the Kampenwand past the Steinlingalm, crosses the ridge of the Piesenhausener Hochalm, and descends into Marquartstein via Niederfels. After crossing the Tiroler Ache River, a steep climb through forests and alpine pastures leads up to the Hochgernhaus. Overnight stays are accommodated at the...

The stage from the Kampenwand to the Priener Hütte has wonderful views and beautiful alpine pastures. A short stretch, the ascent to the Weitlahnerkopf, is secured with a wire rope and requires sure-footedness. The relatively short stage allows a detour to the Geigelstein, which is rewarded by the wonderful panorama of the Kaiser Mountains. The overview list of all stages of the Purple Trail can be found here: https://www.alltrails.com/lists/via-alpina-purple-trail

From the Priener Hütte via Sachrang to the Spitzsteinhaus it is a comfortable, not too long stage. But you have the opportunity to look at the Peter Müller Museum in Sachrang. From Sachrang it goes via the Obermoosalm and the Mesneralm partly over meadows, partly through forest uphill to the Spitzsteinhaus, which is already on Austrian territory. The overview list of all stages of the Purple Trail can be found here: https://www.alltrails.com/lists/via-alpina-purple-trail

Day 1: Hainbach to Spitzsteinhaus, with a detour to Klausenberg - 7 hours Day 2: Spitzsteinhaus via Mitterleiten to Sachrang - 1.5 hours