Best wildflower trails in Naturschutzgebiet Geigelstein

Family-friendly hike from Ettenhausen in the Upper Bavarian Chiemgau region south of Lake Chiemsee. The hike leads along well-maintained, old forest paths from Ettenhausen via Lake Rudersburg to Klobenstein. Here you can stop for refreshments and visit the Maria Klobenstein church. The tour is characterised by beautiful views of the Chiemgau, meadows and forests. You can take the bus for the return journey. ----------------------------------------- Geigelstein valley station car park

Panoramic hike from Sachrang in the Geigelstein nature reserve. This fantastic route leads to one of the most famous huts in Chiemgau. Here, good food and a lovely atmosphere can be enjoyed almost all year round. At 1410 meters, the Priener Hütte is in the nature reserve of the second-highest peak in the Chiemgau Alps. The route starts at the Geigelstein hiking car park. From there, it is a steady, moderate ascent through forest and alpine meadows. Suitable and sturdy footwear is highly...

Panoramic circular hike in the Geigelstein nature reserve from Sachrang. The well-signposted hiking route is ideal for nature lovers. As the path is very steep and stony in places, you should wear suitable and sturdy footwear. Halfway along the route, you can take a short break at a cosy hut, which is open all year round. ---- Accessible by bus and train

Popular hiking route in the Geigelstein nature reserve. This beautiful route starts from the Prkplatz in Innerwald and leads to the Priener Hütte. You can also travel to the starting point by bus, which is located in the immediate vicinity of the starting point. Highlights of the tour: - Obere Talalm - Grünbodenal - Priener Hütte (1410 m)

An excursion from Blindau leads up into the mountains of the Bavarian Alps. The path guides you through the shaded Klausenbachklamm gorge and onward to the sunny meadows of the Hauseralm. Along the way, colorful wildflowers appear alongside wide views of the Unterberghorn peak. The region is famous for its "Almen," or mountain pastures, where traditional farming can be seen firsthand. In the gorge, there are narrow paths and low rocks, so steady footing is helpful. The name Reit im Winkl...

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Demanding circular route up the Geigelstein. This challenging hike leads to the summit of the Geigelstein, which is also known as the "flower mountain" of the Chiemgau Alps due to its diverse flora. The route requires a good level of fitness to cope with the considerable metres in altitude, but the terrain is technically moderate. The route mostly follows forest roads and well-maintained mountain paths, passing the Wuhrsteinalm and possibly the Wirtsalm. The summit rewards your efforts with...

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.

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...

Popular hike or mountain bike tour in the Chiemgau Alps, Bavaria. A lot of forest and some beautiful views are characteristic of this medium-length hiking or MTB route in the Chiemgau Alps. The ascent to the Haidenholz Alm is quite challenging; more than 700 meters in altitude are overcome over a distance of 5 km. The whole route is within the Geigelstein nature reserve, which was designated in 1991. Highlights of the route: - Geigelstein nature reserve - Haidenholzalm - idyllic forest