Best trails near Neue Traunsteiner Hütte
4.3(8 reviews)
Neue Traunsteiner Hütte: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 5 trails will get you there, including backpacking and hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Neue Traunsteiner Hütte: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 5 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Neue Traunsteiner Hütte are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.9 (6)·Hard·14 km·Est. 6–7 hrDemanding ascent to the Neue Traunsteiner Hütte, Bavaria. From the Wachterl car park, the path leads briefly in the direction of the Schwarzbachalm. Eventually you leave the wide forest road and turn right onto the increasingly narrow paths of the Wachtelsteig. The path, which is very steep in places, winds its way up through the forest via numerous wooden steps and ladders. You pass the ruined Obere Schwaigealm and reach the Reiter Alm plateau. Up and down through the Swiss stone pine and...
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·20.6 km·Est. 8–8.5 hrPanoramic stage 43 of the Via Alpina Violett, Bavaria. You can start at the car park near the Watzmannblick restaurant or arrive by bus. The special feature of this stage is the popular and panoramic brine pipeline trail. Due to the fairly flat route, the path is particularly suitable for pleasure hikers. Another highlight of the trail is that it is laid out on the sunny side of the Ramsau and you can also find out everything you need to know about how the brine was once channelled. In the...
- 3.0 (1)·Hard·15 km·Est. 6.5–7.5 hrBeautiful hike on the German-Austrian border, Bavaria. Start is at the Watzmann car park. The bus stop "Altes Forsthaus Unterwirt" is also located here. From Ramsau, the route then leads to the Reiteralm. The Neue Traunsteiner Hütte is located here, surrounded by impressive peaks and mountain pine fields. The hut is open between mid-May and mid-October. Highlights: - Maria Himmelfahrt pilgrimage church - Hintersee lake near the route - Summit scenery
- Hard·18.5 km·Est. 9–9.5 hrPanoramic circular trail in the Berchtesgaden National Park, Bavaria. From the Wachterl hiking car park, which is subject to a fee, the rather lonely and unmarked Einshotne Steig climbs steeply up to the summits of the Edelweißlahnerkopf, Schottmalhorn, Hohes Gerstfeld and the Steinberg rider. The ascent requires a certain level of fitness and surefootedness. The further path runs along a plateau and finally relaxed downhill to the seasonally managed Neue Traunsteiner Hütte. There you can...
- Moderate·11.1 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrOver alpine pastures and through mixed mountain forest, the route descends to Reit in the state of Salzburg. Along the Gaissteig, the Via Alpina leads over wooden footbridges and narrow paths through the impressive Innersbacher Gorge, following the Saalach to Unken. The overview list of all stages of the Purple Trail can be found here: https://www.alltrails.com/lists/via-alpina-purple-trail
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Neue Traunsteiner Hütte?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Neue Traunsteiner Hütte. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 5 hiking trails, 5 backpacking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Neue Traunsteiner Hütte?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Neue Traunsteiner Hütte is Reiter Alm via Wachterlsteig, which has a 4.9 star rating from 6 reviews. This trail is 14.0 km long with an elevation gain of 988 m.
What is the longest trail near Neue Traunsteiner Hütte?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Neue Traunsteiner Hütte is Via Alpina Purple Trail, Segment 43 : Engedey - Neue Traunsteiner Hütte. This trail is estimated to be 20.6 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Neue Traunsteiner Hütte?
Neue Traunsteiner Hütte: With an ascent of 1,610 m, Via Alpina Purple Trail, Segment 43 : Engedey - Neue Traunsteiner Hütte has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Ramsau bei Berchtesgaden - Neue Traunsteiner Hütte with 1,539 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Neue Traunsteiner Hütte?
The most popular and difficult trail near Neue Traunsteiner Hütte is Reiter Alm via Wachterlsteig with a 4.9-star rating from 6 reviews.