Best trails near Schutzhütte Wasserwandl

Varied hike in the Chiemgau Alps, Bavaria. From the hiking car park near Kohlstadt, the route goes along the Weiße Achen river with its spectacular waterfalls to the Hinteralm hut. There are wonderful views of the Bavarian Alps, especially from the cosy terrace. Snacks and cake can be enjoyed here during the alpine pasture season. Most of the time, the route follows wide and gradually steeper forest roads. Highlights: - great views - impressive waterfalls - cosy alpine pasture

This hike leads to a hidden natural gem at the foot of the Hochfelln: the Bergen waterfall (also known as the Weißachen waterfall). From the starting point, the trail leads gently uphill along the Weißache river into the valley. A particular highlight is reaching the waterfall, which plunges over an overgrown rock face into a natural pool - a wonderfully cool place on hot summer days. In the surrounding mixed mountain forests of beech and fir trees, squirrels and grey wagtails can often be...

Small tour jewel in the Chiemgau. Nice little bike tour peppered with trail sections and beautiful panoramic views. From the valley station of the Hochfelln-Bahn it goes up to the old pilgrimage church Maria Eck. After that, gravel paths and trails alternate. Especially the forest trails near Lohen are pure driving fun. Scenic drive into the Urschlauer Valley, then over old salt-pans up to Eschelmoos. The enjoyable conclusion of the tour is the drive on rough gravel roads down to the Weißen...

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...