Best backpacking trails in Naturschutzgebiet Östliche Chiemgauer Alpen

This route follows Stage 6 of the SalzAlpenSteig, traveling from Inzell to Bad Reichenhall on a longer day that links moorland, waterfalls, and the edge of the Berchtesgaden Alps. From Inzell, it passes through the Schmelz area and quieter wetland terrain, continues toward the Weißbach Gorge and the Weißbach Falls, and then leads into Bad Reichenhall, giving the stage a more varied character than a simple valley walk and a clear sense of drawing closer to the more dramatic mountain terrain...

This route follows Stage 5 of the SalzAlpenSteig, traveling from Ruhpolding to Inzell on a mountain stage that combines open alpine pastures, forest, and quieter high-country terrain in the eastern Chiemgau Alps. From the valley around Ruhpolding, it climbs across meadows and wooded slopes toward Taubensee, passes small chapels and older cultural landmarks, and then gradually eases down toward Inzell, giving the stage a balanced feel between alpine hiking and the settled landscape that still...

This route follows the full SalzAlpenSteig, an 18-stage long-distance trail of about 240 kilometers running from Prien am Chiemsee in Bavaria to Obertraun on Lake Hallstatt in Upper Austria. From the Chiemsee foothills, it passes through wooded slopes, lakeside and river sections, historic salt routes, alpine pastures, and increasingly alpine terrain across the Berchtesgadener Land, Tennengau, and Salzkammergut; the stretch from Königssee to Bad Dürrnberg also includes two unlit tunnels....

The route runs for 90 per cent on mostly asphalted cycle paths and low-traffic side roads. Although there are some steep climbs along the way, especially on the section between Niederndorf and Salzburg, the Mozart Cycle Path is generally quite family-friendly. Recommended for children aged 10 and over who are experienced cyclists. The entire route is signposted in both directions. Trekking bike recommendation: Cycle anti-clockwise. Trip duration: You should plan 8-14 days...

A beautiful stage is imminent, which, in addition to alpine terrain on the Peitingköpfl, beautiful high alpine pastures and the quiet Heutal, also has the impressive Staubfall to offer. The path leads behind (!) the waterfall. A great experience and particularly pleasant on hot days. Accessible by bus and train. The overview list of all stages of the Purple Trail can be found here: https://www.alltrails.com/lists/via-alpina-purple-trail