Best river trails in Prien am Chiemsee
4.2(20 reviews)
Explore the most popular river trails near Prien am Chiemsee with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 4.7 (11)·Easy·3.9 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrVaried hike along the Prien in Eichental, Bavaria. Along the Prien, one of the longest torrents in the Bavarian Alps, the trail leads through a varied landscape in the Eichental valley and passes the small villages of Au and Siggenham. Mixed deciduous forests on the slopes and mountain flowers on the ground characterise the Priener Eichental. Along the way, you will come across beautiful hiking highlights such as the water wheel of the Jell sawmill, a Kneipp facility and the Urschalling...
- 4.0 (2)·Hard·18.8 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrThis route follows Stage 1 of the SalzAlpenSteig, opening the long-distance trail with a point-to-point hike from Prien am Chiemsee to Grassau. From the moorlands near Lake Chiemsee, it passes through protected woodland, open farmland, and the Bernauer Achen corridor before reaching the Chiemgau foothills, giving this first stage a noticeably gentler character than many of the route’s later mountain sections. Overnight stays along this section are usually in inns or village accommodations....
- 4.6 (4)·Moderate·8.5 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrIdyllic circular route through Prien am Chiemsee, Bavaria. This route leads through Prien am Chiemsee with beautiful views of the lake. The route is easily accessible by bus, train or car. On mostly paved paths, it leads through populated streets and through the green, wooded spa gardens at Roseneck. There is a Kneipp facility there. It is also worth planning a detour to the shores of Lake Chiemsee. There are refreshment stops along the route. Highlights: - Spa gardens at the Roseneck -...
- Moderate·9.2 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrRelaxing themed trail with numerous Kneipp pools in Prien am Chiemsee, Bavaria. This is an official walking route of the local tourism organisation Prien Marketing GmbH. Highlights of the route: - marvellous view over Lake Chiemsee - numerous Kneipp pools - Refreshments in Prien am Chiemsee
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Prien am Chiemsee?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Prien am Chiemsee is Fahrradtour: Eggstätter Seen von Prien-Stock. This trail is estimated to be 33.0 km long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Prien am Chiemsee?
Prien am Chiemsee: With an ascent of 561 m, Zubringer SalzAlpenSteig: Rosenheim-Prien has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Fahrradtour: Eggstätter Seen von Prien-Stock with 519 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Prien am Chiemsee?
The most popular and difficult river trail in Prien am Chiemsee is SalzAlpenSteig Stage 1: Prien am Chiemsee - Grassau with a 4.0-star rating from 2 reviews.