Best trails near Thumsee
4.5(101 reviews)
Want to check out Thumsee from the trail? Good news: 7 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Explore Thumsee from one of 2 easy hiking routes or discover kid-friendly routes for your next family trip. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 5 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Thumsee are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.5 (30)·Moderate·8.4 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrPopular, scenic loopin the Chiemgau Alps, Bavaria. The wonderful tour starts directly at Lake Thumsee - here is the Alpengasthof, which awaits a stop after the tour. It now goes through the forest and up to the Weißbachschlucht. Some attention is required here, as the route is also popular with mountain bikers. Before heading to the highest point of the hike, it is possible to stop off at the Höllenbachalm. The Alm is open daily between May and October (Tuesday is the day off). The...
- 4.6 (26)·Easy·1.5 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrEasy walk around the Reichenhall natural swimming lake. The Thumsee is located west of Bad Reichenhall. In summer it represents a popular bathing lake, but a visit is worthwhile at any time of the year. The well paved hiking trail along the shore of the Thumsee is also easily passable with a stroller. Countless benches along the way invite you to linger and enjoy nature. The path around the Thumsee is also a popular route for Nordic walking and jogging. Since the Thumsee already reaches...
- 4.3 (24)·Moderate·9.4 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPicturesque, idyllic circular hike near Bad Reichenhall, Bavaria. This idyllic circular hike starts at the train station in Reichenhall and leads on beautiful forest and field paths to the Thumsee and through the Nonner Oberland. In addition, the castle ruins of Karlstein can be spotted from afar. In summer, don't forget your bathing suit: The idyllic Thumsee is a popular swimming lake. It is a good idea to take the train to Bad Reichenhall station and start the hike from the city center....
- 4.6 (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...
- 4.1 (2)·Moderate·29 mi·Est. 10.5–12 hrDetailed MTB tour in Salzburg. Starting from the city of Salzburg, this route first runs through the surrounding towns to the Saalach. Following the course of the river to Bad Reichenhall, after a short but quite steep ascent, you reach the idyllic Thumsee. In good weather, a bathing area invites you to linger or take a dip in the cool water. The way back is through Bad Reichenhall and from there through the surrounding villages and the vast fields in between. There are numerous places to...
- 4.6 (2)·Moderate·36.7 mi·Est. 14.5–16 hrScenic cycle tour in the Chiemgau Alps, Bavaria. The tour starts in Inzell. The route follows the Rote Traun as far as Sankt Johann, then turns right and heads towards Teisendorf. The route leads through the marvellous ups and downs of the landscape, through charming villages with places to stop for refreshments, past castle ruins and idyllic lakes. Highlights: - Achtal Mining Museum - Aschenberg castle ruins - Lake Höglwörth with lido - Staufeneck Castle
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Thumsee?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Thumsee is Thumsee - Weißbachschlucht - Höllenbachalm, which has a 4.5 star rating from 30 reviews. This trail is 8.4 mi long with an elevation gain of 2,165 ft.
What is the longest trail near Thumsee?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Thumsee is Inzell - Teisendorf - Piding - Bad Reichenhall. This trail is estimated to be 36.7 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Thumsee?
Thumsee: With an ascent of 3,772 ft, Inzell - Teisendorf - Piding - Bad Reichenhall has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Thumsee - Weißbachschlucht - Höllenbachalm with 2,165 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Thumsee?
The most popular and difficult trail near Thumsee is SalzAlpenSteig Stage 6: Inzell - Bad Reichenhall with a 4.6-star rating from 11 reviews.
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Points of interest
- Spechtenkopf
- Hochstaufen
- Strailachquelle
- Predigtstuhlbahn
- Reichenhaller Haus
- Zwiesel
- Thumsee
- Stadtbach - Salzburger Straße
- Predigtstuhlschacht
- Hochschlegel
- Sonnenuhr
- Burg Gruttenstein
- Kreissenloch
- Bürgermeisterhöhe
- Mittelstaufen
- Rupertus Therme
- Predigtstuhl
- Hier piept’s - NaturErleben Marzoller Au
- Ruine Karlstein
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