Best trails near Hochgern

Popular hike from Marquartstein in the Bavarian Chiemgau. A beautiful route with great views from one of the most panoramic peaks in the Chiemgau Alps. The route follows a forest road to the Hochgernhaus and then continues on a narrow path. In spring it can be slippery when snowfields and thaw are encountered and just before the summit there is a short but steep grassy slope to overcome. An unrivalled view of Lake Chiemsee and the foothills of the Alps awaits from the summit. And along the...

Panoramic hiking trail in Marquartstein, Bavaria. The Chiemgau Alps are a limestone massif between the largest lake in Bavaria (the Chiemsee) in the north and the Austrian border in the south. The starting point for the hikes is a hundred meters above the valley of the Tiroler Ache. Shortly after the start at the parking lot (645 m), a narrow, stony path leads up to the Schnappenkirche (1099 m). Then it first goes downhill to 1180 m and then slightly downhill to the Staudacher Alm. The path...

Panoramic hiking trail in Chiemgau, Bavaria. Several mountain peaks, idyllic forest, the Staudacher Alm and Weitalm as well as some very nice places to stop for refreshments - this hike promises peace, quiet and pure nature. Up to the Hochgern it is almost always uphill, so you should bring a little fitness and sturdy shoes with you. Highlights of the hike: - Schnappenlahner - Schnappen Church - Hochlerch - Zwoelferspitz - Hochgern with summit chapel - Rosskopf

4th partial stage of the multi-day tour "over the Chiemgauer" along the Hochgern and Hochfelln in Bavaria Highlights of the hike: - beautiful alpine panorama - Stop at the Klosterhasthof Maria Eck

Leisurely summit hike to the Hochgern This hike can ideally be started after an overnight stay in the Hochgernhaus. But even after the ascent to Marquartstein and a stopover on the sun terrace, the short section to the summit is worthwhile. Whether before or after the hike, you should not miss a cool drink on the sun terrace of the Hochgernhaus. With a bit of luck you can see a few marmots on the way to the summit.

This route is stage 20 of the Maximiliansweg, a long-distance trail through Germany, beginning at the Hochgernhaus and ending in Ruhpolding. The path climbs from the Hochgernhaus to the Hochgern summit, then descends through the alpine meadows of the Bischofsfellnalm and the forests of the Eschelmoos plane. It traverses the Weißgraben ravine up to a high ridge before making a steep ascent over rocky steps to the summit of the Hochfelln, concluding with a long descent via the Farnböden-Alm...

This stage from Ruhpolding to Marquartstein comprises two of the most impressive mountain vantage points in Bavaria: the Hochfelln and the Hochgern mountains. The wonderful panorama makes up for the strain of the climb, which can in any case also be eased by the use of the Hochfelln cable car. The overview list of all stages of the Purple Trail can be found here: https://www.alltrails.com/lists/via-alpina-purple-trail