Best trail running trails in Ruhpolding
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Explore the most popular trail running trails near Ruhpolding 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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- 4.6 (54)·Hard·11.3 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular hike to the summit of the Hochfelln, Bavaria. This mountain hike is well known and a very popular half-day tour. In addition to its own website, this mountain also has its own mountain railway and even a world-famous mountain run that takes place here every year. Accordingly, the summit is very popular, although this stops when the cable car stops operating. Then it gets a little quieter around the panoramic mountain on Lake Chiemsee. However, the wonderful view of the "Bavarian Sea"...
- 4.5 (20)·Hard·8.4 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular hike in the Chiemgau Alps, Bavaria. This mountain tour, which is categorised as difficult, takes hikers from Lake Taubensee along the Weiße Traun and the Fischbach, then through the wild mountain forest up to the Rauschbergalm and on to the Rauschberg. Once there, you can stop for a bite to eat and then either walk back to the Taubensee lake or take the Rauschberg cable car back down to the valley (please note: the Rauschberg cable car and the Rauschberghaus are usually closed from...
- 3.7 (8)·Moderate·15.3 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPanoramic circular hike in the Östliche Chiemgauer Alpen nature reserve near Ruhpolding. The hiking route leads from the hiking car park at Lödensee to Mittersee before continuing through the forest to Weitsee. It then follows the other shore back to Lödensee. The tour is characterised by the idyllic mountain lakes and the ever-present Alpine panorama. ---- Accessible by bus and train
- 3.9 (10)·Moderate·3.7 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrFamily-friendly hike in the Chiemgau Alps, Bavaria. This is an easy hike in Chiemgau, ideal for an outing with the whole family. The hike is particularly beautiful in summer - the path goes almost the whole time along the Nesslauer Graben through the shady forest. Highlights of the hike: - child-friendly - Nesslauer Alm - Nesslauer Graben - Nesslau waterfall
- 4.5 (12)·Moderate·8.7 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular hike near Ruhpolding, Bavaria. The first five kilometers are constantly uphill on the Thorausteig, sometimes through the forest, then again over beautiful mountain meadows. The route is accompanied over long stretches by the happily babbling Thoraubach. After a leisurely stop at the Thorau-Alm, it's the same way back to the car park. Highlights: - Refreshments at the Thoraualm - Thoraubach - Glockenschmiede-Hammerschiede Museum - Leisure Park Ruhpolding (optional)
- Hard·28.5 km·Est. 11.5–13 hrThis stage from Ruhpolding to Marquartstein includes two of the most important panoramic mountains in Bavaria: the Hochfelln and the Hochgern. The wonderful panorama compensates for the effort of the ascent, which, however, can also be alleviated by using the Hochfellnbahn. The overview list of all stages of the Purple Trail can be found here: https://www.alltrails.com/lists/via-alpina-purple-trail
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest running trail in Ruhpolding?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest running trail in Ruhpolding is Via Alpina Purple Trail, Segment 46 : Ruhpolding - Marquartstein. This trail is estimated to be 28.5 km long.
Which running trail has the most elevation gain in Ruhpolding?
Ruhpolding: With an ascent of 1,791 m, Via Alpina Purple Trail, Segment 46 : Ruhpolding - Marquartstein has the most elevation gain of all of the running trails in the area. The next highest ascent for running trails is Taubensee - Rauschberg southern route with 984 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult running trail in Ruhpolding?
The most popular and difficult running trail in Ruhpolding is Hochfelln with a 4.6-star rating from 54 reviews.
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