Best forest trails in Prien am Chiemsee
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Prien am Chiemsee with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 4.7 (11)·Easy·2.4 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrVersatile hike along the Prien in the Eichental, Bavaria. Along the Prien, one of the longest torrents in the Bavarian Alps, the path leads through a varied landscape in the Eichental and passes the small towns of Au and Siggenham. Mixed deciduous forests on the slopes and mountain flowers on the ground characterize the Priener Eichental. On the way you will come across beautiful hiking highlights such as the water wheel of the Jell sawmill, a Kneipp facility and the Urschalling castle...
- 4.0 (2)·Hard·11.7 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrThis route follows Stage 1 of the SalzAlpenSteig, opening the long-distance trail with a point-to-point hike from Prien am Chiemsee to Grassau. From the moorlands near Lake Chiemsee, it passes through protected woodland, open farmland, and the Bernauer Achen corridor before reaching the Chiemgau foothills, giving this first stage a noticeably gentler character than many of the route’s later mountain sections. Overnight stays along this section are usually in inns or village accommodations....
- 3.6 (5)·Moderate·14.9 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrThe salt and moor museums can be found in the historical buildings of the Klaushäusl. In the salt museum you can learn the history of the technology of the brine pipeline from Reichenhall to Rosenheim (it is considered to be the first pipeline in the world). The moor museum is of course about the moor, you can learn all kinds of things about life in the high moor. The museums are a great destination for the whole family. In the museum café you can relax with coffee and cake. From here you can...
- 4.6 (4)·Moderate·5.3 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrIdyllic tour through Prien am Chiemsee, Bavaria. This route leads through Prien am Chiemsee with a beautiful view of the lake. The route is easily accessible by bus, train or car. Mostly paved paths lead through populated streets and through the green, wooded spa park at Roseneck. There is a Kneipp facility there. It is also worth planning a detour to the shore of Lake Chiemsee. There are places to stop for refreshments along the route. Highlights: - Kurpark am Roseneck - Kneipp facility -...
- Moderate·5.7 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrRelaxing themed trail with numerous Kneipp basins in Prien am Chiemsee, Bavaria. This is an official walking route of the local tourism organization Prien Marketing GmbH. Highlights of the route: - wonderful view over the Chiemsee - numerous Kneipp pools - Stop in Prien am Chiemsee
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Prien am Chiemsee?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Prien am Chiemsee is Fahrradtour: Eggstätter Seen von Prien-Stock. This trail is estimated to be 20.5 mi long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Prien am Chiemsee?
Prien am Chiemsee: With an ascent of 1,840 ft, Zubringer SalzAlpenSteig: Rosenheim-Prien has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Fahrradtour: Eggstätter Seen von Prien-Stock with 1,702 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Prien am Chiemsee?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Prien am Chiemsee is SalzAlpenSteig Stage 1: Prien am Chiemsee - Grassau with a 4.0-star rating from 2 reviews.