Best trail running trails in Naturschutzgebiet Geigelstein

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...

Popular hike in the Chiemgau Alps, Bavaria. From the car park at the Geigelstein valley station, you hike to the Wuhrsteinalm. You should bring some stamina for the approximately 4 km ascent. Enjoy a refreshment on the terrace of the Wuhrsteinalm (seasonal closure: January to April, closing days: Monday and Tuesday as well as when it rains) and enjoy a fantastic view of the Watzmann. If you wish, you can extend the route with an ascent to the Geigelstein, the highest mountain in the western...

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