Best trails near Zwölferturm

Popular and demanding hike with climbing passages in Chiemgau, Bavaria. This beautiful hike begins at the Hintergschwendt hiking car park and initially leads alternately over gravel, farm roads and beautiful, quiet forest paths toward the Steinlingalm. The trail then leads steeply toward the Kampenwand, where the via ferrata begins. This passage is secured with a steel cable and consists of a short crossing (A), which leads to a step (A/B) and a short crossing to the summit ridge (A). Many...

Fun climb up the Kampenwand, Bavaria. The Kampenwand in the Chiemgau Alps is a distinctive rocky crag that towers over Lake Chiemsee and offers excellent views of the foothills of the Alps. This means that the hike to the Kampenwand is often very well attended. The small via ferrata on the Kampenwand is also suitable for less tried and experienced climbers. Many do this via ferrata without equipment. However, this is recommended for children or very unsafe climbers. Highlights: - Great...

Panoramic summit hike near Aschau in Chiemgau. The route leads from the Aigen hiking parking lot (Hintergschwendt) to the Gederer Wand via the less frequented north side. There is a slight scramble on the way there and the path is not always well marked. But with a little experience, it is easy to master. The ascent is rewarded with impressive views. From there, the trail also descends quite steeply, largely following the Gschwendter Bach stream. Due to the quite steep ascent,...

Challenging hike or running route in the Chiemgau Alps, Bavaria. Over 900 meters in altitude - and that over a distance of only 9 km. The ingenious vital Tour 8, one of the official running routes of the Chiemsee-Alpenland region, has it all. Of course, the well signposted route via the Maureralm to the Kampenwand can also be walked as a hike. First you walk on forest roads, then later on narrow and sometimes very steep paths - sturdy shoes and sure-footedness are therefore a...

Challenging hike in the Chiemgau Alps, Bavaria. This promising and challenging hike leads from Rottau to the Gedererwand, also known as the "little sister of the Kampenwand". First, it follows the course of the Rottauer Bach for quite a while before it goes over the Weißenalm, Maueralm and Schmiedalm at altitudes of over 1,000 m. The trail passes the striking rock formation of the Zwölferturm before climbing the last few meters to the Gedererwand. As with any hike in alpine areas,...