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Best trails near Thumsee

4.5(101 reviews)

Thumsee: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 7 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Thumsee: Explore this area from one of 2 easy hiking routes or discover child friendly routes for your next family trip. Thumsee: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 5 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Thumsee are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.

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  1. #1 - Thumsee - Weißbachschlucht - Höllenbachalm

    4.5 (30)·Moderate·13.5 km·Est. 5–5.5 hr
    Popular, scenic circular route in the Chiemgau Alps, Bavaria. The wonderful tour starts directly at Lake Thumsee - here is the Alpengasthof, which awaits a stop after the tour. It now goes through the forest and up to the Weißbachschlucht. Some attention is required here, as the route is also popular with mountain bikers. Before heading to the highest point of the hike, it is possible to stop off at the Höllenbachalm. The Alm is open daily between May and October (Tuesday is the day off)....

  2. #2 - Thumsee Circular Route

    4.6 (26)·Easy·2.4 km·Est. 0.5–1 hr
    Easy walk around the Reichenhall natural bathing lake. Lake Thumsee is located to the west of Bad Reichenhall. In summer it is a popular bathing lake, but a visit is worthwhile at any time of year. The well-surfaced hiking trail along the shore of the Thumsee is also easily accessible with a pram. Countless benches along the way invite you to linger and enjoy nature. The path around Lake Thumsee is also a popular route for Nordic walking and jogging. Since Lake Thumsee already reaches...

  3. #3 - Bad Reichenhall - Thumsee

    4.3 (24)·Moderate·15.1 km·Est. 4–4.5 hr
    Picturesque, idyllic circular hike near Bad Reichenhall, Bavaria. This idyllic circular hike starts at the train station in Reichenhall and leads along beautiful forest and field paths to Lake Thumsee and through the Nonner Oberland. In addition, the ruins of Karlstein Castle can be spotted from afar. In summer, don't forget your swimming costume: The idyllic Thumsee is a popular bathing lake. It is a good idea to take the train to Bad Reichenhall station and start the hike from the town...

  4. #4 - SalzAlpenSteig Stage 6: Inzell - Bad Reichenhall

    4.7 (13)·Hard·22.5 km·Est. 7–7.5 hr
    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...

  5. #5 - Thumsee zur Ruine Karlstein

    4.5 (6)·Easy·2.7 km·Est. 0.5–1 hr

  6. #6 - Salzburg to Lake Thum

    4.1 (2)·Moderate·46.7 km·Est. 10.5–12 hr
    Extensive MTB tour in Salzburg. Starting from the city of Salzburg, this route first runs through the surrounding villages to the Saalach. Following the course of the river to Bad Reichenhall, you reach the idyllic Thumsee lake after a short but quite steep ascent. In good weather, a bathing area here invites you to linger or refresh yourself in the cool water. The return journey takes you through Bad Reichenhall and from there through the surrounding villages and the wide fields in between....

  7. #7 - Inzell - Teisendorf - Piding - Bad Reichenhall

    4.6 (2)·Moderate·59.1 km·Est. 14.5–16 hr
    Scenic cycle tour in the Chiemgau Alps, Bavaria. The tour starts in Inzell. The route follows the Rote Traun as far as Sankt Johann, then turns right and heads towards Teisendorf. The route leads through the marvellous ups and downs of the landscape, through charming villages with places to stop for refreshments, past castle ruins and idyllic lakes. Highlights: - Achtal Mining Museum - Aschenberg castle ruins - Lake Höglwörth with lido - Staufeneck Castle
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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to hike near Thumsee?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Thumsee is Thumsee - Weißbachschlucht - Höllenbachalm, which has a 4.5 star rating from 30 reviews. This trail is 13.5 km long with an elevation gain of 660 m.

What is the longest trail near Thumsee?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Thumsee is Inzell - Teisendorf - Piding - Bad Reichenhall. This trail is estimated to be 59.1 km long.

Which trail has the most elevation gain near Thumsee?

Thumsee: With an ascent of 1,150 m, Inzell - Teisendorf - Piding - Bad Reichenhall has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Thumsee - Weißbachschlucht - Höllenbachalm with 660 m of elevation gain.

What is the most popular and difficult trail near Thumsee?

The most popular and difficult trail near Thumsee is SalzAlpenSteig Stage 6: Inzell - Bad Reichenhall with a 4.7-star rating from 13 reviews.

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