Best waterfall trails in Naturschutzgebiet Östliche Chiemgauer Alpen

Popular circular route to the Hochfelln panoramic mountain in Chiemgau, Bavaria The Hochfelln is a popular panoramic mountain near the Chiemsee lake. From the Staudigl Hütte rest area, the trail leads into the enchanting mountain landscape of the Chiemgau Alps. Via the Thoraualm alp, the route climbs steadily up to the Hochfelln. The view from the vantage point is impressive and the Hochfellnhaus at the summit provides refreshments - it is open daily in good weather. Through the forest and...

Family-friendly circular route in the Chiemgau Alps, Bavaria This wonderful hike with its 16 experience stations was designed to bring people and nature closer together. Trees and animal tracks can be identified, wood drifts can be tried out and gravel can be sorted to get to know this beautiful environment better. The start is at the parking lot (charges apply) near the Urschlau bus stop. It is recommended to stop off at the beautiful Dandl and Langerbauer Almen. Highlights: - mixed...

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...

Fantastic hiking route in the Östliche Chiemgauer Alpen nature reserve, Bavaria. In Laubau at the car park near the Holzknecht Museum, this wonderful route leads along the Fischbach stream up to Heutal. There are some wonderful waterfalls to visit along the way. Highlights of the tour: - Holzknecht Museum - Along the Fischbach stream - Staubfall waterfall - Several great viewpoints - Fischbach Falls waterfall

Scenic hike in the Chiemgau Alps, Bavaria. A beautiful hike that follows the signs "Zu den Almen." At the Vordere Schwarzachen, it goes to the Harbachalm and the Bichleralm, where you can stop off and enjoy the beautiful view (note the opening times). Highlights: - Backinger Klause

Demanding circular route near Ruhpolding in the Chiemgau Alps. From Laubau (free car park), the trail leads through the front and middle Kraxenbachtal valley through the beautiful natural landscape with impressive waterfalls up to the Sonntagshorn. The section up to the Schwarzachenalm can also be easily managed by bike, before the ascent becomes steeper and includes climbing sections. There are sections up to difficulty level II. It is definitely recommended to be sure-footed and to have a...

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 entire tour is divided into the Knappensteig (recommended for the ascent), descent via mountain forest/alp and gorge hike. The recommended circular route is signposted throughout as the "Inzell Kienbergrunde" (red dot). The Knappensteig leads from 757 m in a steady ascent through mountain forests over scree fields to the panoramic mountain Streicher (1,594 m, also known as "Inzeller Kienberg" - no cable cars!) The climb includes "easy" free climbing passages and requires strength and...

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