Best trails near Kastensteinhöhe
4.3(9 reviews)
Kastensteinhöhe: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 4 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. Kastensteinhöhe: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 4 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Kastensteinhöhe are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.3 (4)·Hard·20 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrThis route follows Stage 8 of the SalzAlpenSteig, traveling from Bischofswiesen to Ramsau on a more demanding point-to-point day through the Berchtesgadener Land. It combines quieter forest and valley stretches with steeper mountain sections, fast-moving streams, alpine meadows, and broader views, giving the stage a more varied feel than a simple connection between towns and carrying the trail’s alpine character forward in a clear way. Overnight stays are usually in inns or village...
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·27.2 km·Est. 8.5–9.5 hrThis route is stage 22 and the final section of the Maximiliansweg, a long-distance trail through Germany and Austria, beginning at the Zwieselalm and ending in Berchtesgaden. The path descends from the Staufen massif into the spa town of Bad Reichenhall, passing the royal gardens and historic architecture. It continues through the Berchtesgadener Land, flanking the Lattengebirge and the Untersberg massif with views of the Watzmann peak before finishing in Berchtesgaden. Overnight stays are...
- 4.0 (2)·Hard·18.3 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrThis route follows Stage 7 of the SalzAlpenSteig, traveling from Bad Reichenhall to Bischofswiesen on a more demanding day through the Berchtesgadener Land, where the trail’s salt-route character comes through especially clearly. From town edges, forest, and partly paved sections, it climbs through a mountain landscape more closely shaped by settlement, passing traces of the historic brine pipeline as well as landmarks such as the Reichenhall Museum, the Stadtkanzel area, and Hallthurm...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Kastensteinhöhe?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Kastensteinhöhe is SalzAlpenSteig Stage 8: Bischofswiesen - Ramsau, which has a 4.3 star rating from 4 reviews. This trail is 20.0 km long with an elevation gain of 766 m.
What is the longest trail near Kastensteinhöhe?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Kastensteinhöhe is MTB Tour: Hallein - Berchtesgaden - Fürstenbrunn. This trail is estimated to be 63.7 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Kastensteinhöhe?
Kastensteinhöhe: With an ascent of 1,214 m, MTB Tour: Hallein - Berchtesgaden - Fürstenbrunn has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is SalzAlpenSteig Stage 8: Bischofswiesen - Ramsau with 766 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Kastensteinhöhe?
The most popular and difficult trail near Kastensteinhöhe is SalzAlpenSteig Stage 8: Bischofswiesen - Ramsau with a 4.3-star rating from 4 reviews.
Top sights in Bischofswiesen
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- Berchtesgadener Hochthron
- Mittagsloch-Süd
- Aschauerweiher
- Stöhrhaus
- Campingplatz Winkl-Landthal
- Bischofswiesener Ache
- Kastensteinerwand
- Hochalpkopf
- Söldenköpfl
- Mittlerer Rotofen
- Nierntalkopf
- Mausloch
- Kälberstein
- Rotofen-Diensthütte
- Karkopf
- SalzAlpenSteig: Etappe 8: Bischofswiesen - Ramsau
- Götschenkopf
- Märchenpfad Bischofswiesen
- Vorderer Rotofen
- Mittagsloch-Nord