Best trails near Weitlahnerkopf

Panoramic round tour to the Blumenberg Geigelstein from the mountaineering village of Schleching. The ascent begins in Schleching. From there, the ascent is challenging. Via the forest road, the route leads to the Wuhrsteinalm, from there in large serpentines to the Wirtsalm and through the mountain pine slope to the summit of the Blumenberg. The reward is a magnificent view as far as the Großglockner. Lake Chiemsee, the Kampenwand, the Inntal valley and the Achental valley are all in view....

This route is stage 4 of the Chiemgautour, running from the Priener Hütte to Hohenaschau in the Chiemgau Alps. The path climbs over gentle slopes to the Geigelstein summit (1,813 m), the highest point of the tour, before traversing the Roßalm plateau to the Weitlahnerkopf and descending a cable-secured trail to the Dalsensattel. It concludes at the Kampenwand cable car station for a ride down to Aschau. Wild camping is strictly prohibited in the Bavarian Alps; hikers stay overnight at the...

Demanding circular route up the Geigelstein. This challenging hike leads to the summit of the Geigelstein, which is also known as the "flower mountain" of the Chiemgau Alps due to its diverse flora. The route requires a good level of fitness to cope with the considerable metres in altitude, but the terrain is technically moderate. The route mostly follows forest roads and well-maintained mountain paths, passing the Wuhrsteinalm and possibly the Wirtsalm. The summit rewards your efforts with...

Multi-day hike from Innerwald in Chiemgau. This hike is easier to reach by car than by public transport. However, the marvellous views from the Schreck-Alm are well worth the effort.

--- Accessible by bus and train

The stage from the Kampenwand to the Priener Hütte has wonderful views and beautiful alpine pastures. A short stretch, the ascent to the Weitlahnerkopf, is secured with a wire rope and requires sure-footedness. The relatively short stage allows a detour to the Geigelstein, which is rewarded by the wonderful panorama of the Kaiser Mountains. The overview list of all stages of the Purple Trail can be found here: https://www.alltrails.com/lists/via-alpina-purple-trail

The Chiemgautour Hüttenwanderung is a scenic multi-day mountain trek through the Bavarian Alps, covering 40 km (25 miles) over four typical stages. Starting in Hohenaschau and ending at the Kampenwand near Aschau im Chiemgau, the point-to-point route traverses sunny alpine meadows, forested valley paths, and high-elevation ridges. Hikers navigate a mix of gravel roads, singletrack trails, and secure rocky summit paths while ascending key peaks including the Hochries, Spitzstein, Geigelstein,...