Best long trails in Naturschutzgebiet Östliche Chiemgauer Alpen

Panoramic mountain hike in the Chiemgau Alps. A demanding and very varied tour through steep Schrofen terrain with some quite difficult climbing passages. The Jägersteig is marked as a black mountain trail and the hike has an overall difficulty level of S2 to S3. Sure-footedness and some experience in alpine terrain are therefore required. However, there is the possibility of skipping the via ferrata section and running an easier variant. For that it is necessary to turn left at the fork in...

Popular loop to the Hochfelln panoramic mountain in Chiemgau, Bavaria The Hochfelln is a popular panoramic mountain near the Chiemsee lake. From the Staudigl Hütte rest area, the trail leads into the enchanting mountain landscape of the Chiemgau Alps. Via the Thoraualm alp, the route climbs steadily up to the Hochfelln. The view from the vantage point is impressive and the Hochfellnhaus at the summit provides refreshments - it is open daily in good weather. Through the forest and via the...

Popular loop in the Chiemgau Alps, Bavaria. A fantastic mountain hike that leads along paths, some of which are very nature-near, through the forest and along numerous fantastic views of the peaks of the Chiemgau Alps. It often runs alongside babbling brooks and rivers. It is possible to stop for a bite to eat at the Schwarzachenalm and the Kaitlalm. The start is at the Holzknechtmuseum car park. Highlights of the hike: - Schwarzachen - Holzknecht museum - great views - Schwarzachenalm -...

This 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...

Fantastic hiking route in the nature reserve Eastern Chiemgau Alps, Bavaria. In Laubau at the parking lot at the Holzknechtmuseum this wonderful route leads along the Fischbach to Heutal. There are some beautiful waterfalls to visit along the way. Highlights of the tour: - Woodworker Museum - Along the Fischbach - Waterfall Dustfall - Several great viewing opportunities - Fischbachfall waterfall

This 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...

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Wonderful loop in the Chiemgau Alps, Bavaria. This scenic hike starts at Taubensee and initially leads south and to the Rauschbergbahn mountain station. If you want, you can also cover this first (and most strenuous) section with the Rauschbergbahn (note operating times) and start the hike downhill through the woods on foot. There is a place to stop for refreshments at the starting point.

Panoramic circular hike in the nature reserve Eastern Chiemgau Alps near Ruhpolding. The hiking route leads from the hiking car park along the Lödensee to the Mittersee before it goes through the forest to the Weitsee. On the other side of the bank, it goes back to Lödensee. The tour is characterized by the idyllic mountain lakes and the ever-present alpine panorama. ---- Accessible by bus and train

Demanding loop near Ruhpolding in the Chiemgau Alps. From Laubau (free car park), the trail leads through the front and middle Kraxenbachtal valley through the beautiful natural landscape with impressive waterfalls up to the Sonntagshorn. The section up to the Schwarzachenalm can also be easily managed by bike, before the ascent becomes steeper and includes climbing sections. There are sections up to difficulty level II. It is definitely recommended to be sure-footed and to have a head for...