Best backpacking trails in Staudach-Egerndach

This route follows Stage 4 of the SalzAlpenSteig, continuing from Bergen to Ruhpolding through the Hochfelln area and the upper Chiemgau. High above Bergen, it crosses open alpine meadows, lighter forest, and mountain terrain shaped by the Thorau ravine before gradually easing down toward Ruhpolding, giving the day more of a long scenic descent than a classic climbing stage while still staying firmly in alpine country. Overnight stays are usually in inns or village accommodations in...

This route follows Stage 3 of the SalzAlpenSteig, traveling from the Brachtalm to Bergen on one of the shorter but steeper days in the Chiemgau. From alpine pastures and forest above Staudach-Egerndach, it climbs toward the Hochfelln area before descending to Bergen; boardwalks across wetter ground and broader views give the stage a more alpine feel than its mileage might suggest at first. Overnight stays are usually in inns or village accommodations in Bergen. Sturdy hiking boots and solid...