Best historic site trails in Bad Reichenhall
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Explore the most popular historic site trails near Bad Reichenhall with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.5 (30)·Moderate·13.5 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrPopular, scenic circular route in the Chiemgau Alps, Bavaria. The wonderful tour starts directly at Lake Thumsee - here is the Alpengasthof, which awaits a stop after the tour. It now goes through the forest and up to the Weißbachschlucht. Some attention is required here, as the route is also popular with mountain bikers. Before heading to the highest point of the hike, it is possible to stop off at the Höllenbachalm. The Alm is open daily between May and October (Tuesday is the day off)....
- 4.4 (24)·Moderate·15.1 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPicturesque, idyllic circular hike near Bad Reichenhall, Bavaria. This idyllic circular hike starts at the train station in Reichenhall and leads along beautiful forest and field paths to Lake Thumsee and through the Nonner Oberland. In addition, the ruins of Karlstein Castle can be spotted from afar. In summer, don't forget your swimming costume: The idyllic Thumsee is a popular bathing lake. It is a good idea to take the train to Bad Reichenhall station and start the hike from the town...
- 4.4 (12)·Moderate·7.2 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPanoramic circular route in Bavaria. The tour offers wonderful panoramic views of the countryside around Bad Reichenhall. Along the way, it is possible to stop off at the Niederalm or the Neu Meran restaurant. Start is at the Kurpark, where there are car parks and a bus runs to the "Karlstein-Kaitl" bus stop. Highlights: - Karlstein spa garden - idyllic lake
- 3.7 (6)·Moderate·19.3 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrIf you can spend half a day near Bad Reichenhall, Bavaria, you will find a long, quiet circular hiking trail through the Berchtesgadener Land biosphere region. The route starts in Niederland, which is easy to reach by bus, train or car. From there, the route leads through the romantic Saale valley via Haiderhof through Schneizlreuth and finally to Großgmain, behind Bad Reichenhall. The well-maintained trail offers great views of the valley and mountains and is popular with hikers and...
- 4.3 (8)·Hard·11.7 km·Est. 5.5–6.5 hrDemanding, certified premium hiking trail in Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria. The route more than lives up to its name - marvellous panoramic views await. The starting point of the tour is the so-called "Nonner Freyung" near Bad Reichenhall. The route continues over the Padinger Alm, across meadows and through forests. Below the Hochstaufen, you hike over scree fields and always have impressive views of the surrounding peaks of the Hochstaufen and Zenokopf. Along the way, there are views of...
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·27.2 km·Est. 8.5–9.5 hrThis route is stage 22 and the final section of the Maximiliansweg, a long-distance trail through Germany and Austria, beginning at the Zwieselalm and ending in Berchtesgaden. The path descends from the Staufen massif into the spa town of Bad Reichenhall, passing the royal gardens and historic architecture. It continues through the Berchtesgadener Land, flanking the Lattengebirge and the Untersberg massif with views of the Watzmann peak before finishing in Berchtesgaden. Overnight stays are...
- 4.0 (2)·Hard·18.3 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrThis route follows Stage 7 of the SalzAlpenSteig, traveling from Bad Reichenhall to Bischofswiesen on a more demanding day through the Berchtesgadener Land, where the trail’s salt-route character comes through especially clearly. From town edges, forest, and partly paved sections, it climbs through a mountain landscape more closely shaped by settlement, passing traces of the historic brine pipeline as well as landmarks such as the Reichenhall Museum, the Stadtkanzel area, and Hallthurm...
- 5.0 (1)·Easy·16.4 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular cycle path in the Berchtesgadener Land biosphere region, Bavaria. Following the Saalach river, you cycle to the Saalachsee lake and from there onwards until you reach Bad Reichenhall halfway along the route. Here it is worth visiting Gruttenstein Castle or stopping off at one of the numerous restaurants. The tour ends near Marzoll Castle. Highlights of the tour: - Bad Reichenhall - Saalach - Lake Saalach - Marzoll Castle
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest historic site trail in Bad Reichenhall?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest historic site trail in Bad Reichenhall is Voralpiner Jakobsweg: Salzburg-Hohenpeissenberg. This trail is estimated to be 253.6 km long.
Which historic site trail has the most elevation gain in Bad Reichenhall?
Bad Reichenhall: With an ascent of 4,786 m, Voralpiner Jakobsweg: Salzburg-Hohenpeissenberg has the most elevation gain of all of the historic site trails in the area. The next highest ascent for historic site trails is Salzhandelsweg: Schloss Marzoll - Stammham with 1,326 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult historic site trail in Bad Reichenhall?
The most popular and difficult historic site trail in Bad Reichenhall is Reichenhaller Panoramatour with a 4.3-star rating from 8 reviews.
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- Spechtenkopf
- Hochstaufen
- Strailachquelle
- Predigtstuhlbahn
- Reichenhaller Haus
- Zwiesel
- Thumsee
- Stadtbach - Salzburger Straße
- Predigtstuhlschacht
- Hochschlegel
- Sonnenuhr
- Burg Gruttenstein
- Kreissenloch
- Bürgermeisterhöhe
- Mittelstaufen
- Rupertus Therme
- Predigtstuhl
- Hier piept’s - NaturErleben Marzoller Au
- Ruine Karlstein
- Transformator