Best backpacking trails in Naturschutzgebiet Östliche Chiemgauer Alpen
4.3(20 reviews)
The Östliche Chiemgauer Alpen nature reserve is located between Schlechingen and Sachrang in the Chiemgau Alps. The Geigelstein is known as the "flower mountain of the Chiemgau" and has numerous botanical features at high altitudes. The same applies to some species in the eastern Chiemgau Alps that only occur here in Germany.
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- 4.7 (11)·Hard·14 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hrThis route follows Stage 6 of the SalzAlpenSteig, traveling from Inzell to Bad Reichenhall on a longer day that links moorland, waterfalls, and the edge of the Berchtesgaden Alps. From Inzell, it passes through the Schmelz area and quieter wetland terrain, continues toward the Weißbach Gorge and the Weißbach Falls, and then leads into Bad Reichenhall, giving the stage a more varied character than a simple valley walk and a clear sense of drawing closer to the more dramatic mountain terrain of...
- 4.6 (5)·Moderate·9.3 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrThis route follows Stage 5 of the SalzAlpenSteig, traveling from Ruhpolding to Inzell on a mountain stage that combines open alpine pastures, forest, and quieter high-country terrain in the eastern Chiemgau Alps. From the valley around Ruhpolding, it climbs across meadows and wooded slopes toward Taubensee, passes small chapels and older cultural landmarks, and then gradually eases down toward Inzell, giving the stage a balanced feel between alpine hiking and the settled landscape that still...
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·148.8 mi·Est. 24 hr+This route follows the full SalzAlpenSteig, an 18-stage long-distance trail of about 240 kilometers running from Prien am Chiemsee in Bavaria to Obertraun on Lake Hallstatt in Upper Austria. From the Chiemsee foothills, it passes through wooded slopes, lakeside and river sections, historic salt routes, alpine pastures, and increasingly alpine terrain across the Berchtesgadener Land, Tennengau, and Salzkammergut; the stretch from Königssee to Bad Dürrnberg also includes two unlit tunnels....
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·239.9 mi·Est. 24 hr+90 percent of the route runs on mostly paved bike paths and side streets with little traffic. Although there are some steep inclines to be expected along the way, especially on the section between Niederndorf and Salzburg, the Mozart Cycle Path is generally quite family-friendly. Recommended for children from around 10 years of age with experienced cycling. The entire route is signposted in both directions. Trekking bike recommendation: counter-clockwise. Duration of the trip: Depending on...
- Hard·14.7 mi·Est. 9–10 hrA beautiful stage is imminent, which, in addition to alpine terrain on the Peitingköpfl, beautiful high alpine pastures and the quiet Heutal, also has the impressive Staubfall to offer. The path leads behind (!) the waterfall. A great experience and particularly pleasant on hot days. Accessible by bus and train. The overview list of all stages of the Purple Trail can be found here: https://www.alltrails.com/lists/via-alpina-purple-trail
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best trail to hike for backpacking in Naturschutzgebiet Östliche Chiemgauer Alpen?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail to hike for backpacking in Naturschutzgebiet Östliche Chiemgauer Alpen is SalzAlpenSteig Stage 6: Inzell - Bad Reichenhall, which has a 4.7 star rating from 11 reviews. This trail is 14.0 mi long with an elevation gain of 2,165 ft.
What is the longest backpacking trail in Naturschutzgebiet Östliche Chiemgauer Alpen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest backpacking trail in Naturschutzgebiet Östliche Chiemgauer Alpen is Mozartradweg (Fernradweg). This trail is estimated to be 239.9 mi long.
How many backpacking trails are in Naturschutzgebiet Östliche Chiemgauer Alpen?
There are 5 backpacking trails in Naturschutzgebiet Östliche Chiemgauer Alpen.These backpacking trails have an average 4.3-star ratingfrom 20 AllTrails community reviews.
Which backpacking trail has the most elevation gain in Naturschutzgebiet Östliche Chiemgauer Alpen?
SalzAlpenSteig: Prien am Chiemsee – Obertraun has the most elevation gain for backpacking trails with 38,405 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Mozartradweg (Fernradweg), which has 21,811 ft of elevation gain.
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