Best trails near Riesenberg
4.3(31 reviews)
Want to check out Riesenberg from the trail? Good news: 10 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. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 10 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Riesenberg are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.9 (8)·Hard·11.2 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hrPopular hikes in the Chiemgau Alps, The Hochrieshütte is a well-known excursion destination that offers great views as well as a place to stop for refreshments. The trail starts in Lederstube and leads through forest and meadows up to the summit of the Hochries, where the Hochrieshütte is located. After a refreshment stop, you return along the same route. Highlights: - Hochries - Great views
- 4.9 (5)·Hard·8.3 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrPanoramic circular hike near Frasdorf in the Chiemgau Alps. The circular hiking trail begins in Frasdorf and leads over the Riesenhütte up to the Riesenberg with wonderful views of the Bavarian Alps. The tour is also suitable as a winter hike with snowshoes. ------- Parking lot "Lederstube" car park
- 4.5 (4)·Hard·11.1 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hrGreat and promising hike on the Hochries, Bavaria. This beautiful tour with many great views of the Kampenwand starts in Hohenaschau. The path leads steadily and solidly to the 1569 m high Hochries. Past the Riesenalm, the path is a mixture of forest and field and offers bombastic views. In the tourist information in Aschau there is an information sheet for this hike with much more information. Highlights: - local flora and fauna - great mountain panorama - Hochries summit
- 3.5 (5)·Hard·4.8 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrThis route is stage 1 of the Chiemgautour, a multi-day hike through the Chiemgau Alps in Bavaria, Germany. The trail leads from the Festhalle in Hohenaschau steadily upward past the Hofalm and the Stubn (formerly Frasdorfer Hütte) to the closed Riesenhütte, before a final climb leads to the Hochrieshütte (1,569 m) on the Hochries summit. Wild camping is strictly prohibited in the Bavarian Alps; overnight stays are at the Hochrieshütte. Standard hiking gear and sturdy footwear are required....
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·31.6 mi·Est. 18.5–20.5 hrDemanding, certified premium hiking trail in the Chiemgau Alps, Bavaria. The Chiemsee Alpenland Tour starts at the mountain station of the Hochriesbahn and is also aimed at occasional hikers who are inexperienced in the Alps. However, stamina and surefootedness are important prerequisites. You pass steep passages and longer ascents and descents. A minimum of a head for heights is required and equipment appropriate to the situation is required. The hike can be planned individually, as the...
- 2.0 (1)·Hard·9.9 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrThis route is stage 18 of the Maximiliansweg, a long-distance trail through Germany and Austria, beginning at the Hochrieshütte and ending at the Sonnenalm on the Kampenwand. The trail descends the forested slopes of the Hochries past the Riesenhütte and Hofalm before crossing the valley floor at Hohenaschau. From the valley, a steep and demanding ascent leads back up into the Chiemgau Alps, passing impressive limestone rock formations and open alpine pastures to reach the Kampenwand ridge....
- Hard·24.5 mi·Est. 16.5–18 hrThe Chiemgautour Hüttenwanderung is a scenic multi-day mountain trek through the Bavarian Alps, covering 40 km (25 miles) over four typical stages. Starting in Hohenaschau and ending at the Kampenwand near Aschau im Chiemgau, the point-to-point route traverses sunny alpine meadows, forested valley paths, and high-elevation ridges. Hikers navigate a mix of gravel roads, singletrack trails, and secure rocky summit paths while ascending key peaks including the Hochries, Spitzstein, Geigelstein,...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Riesenberg?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Riesenberg. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 8 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Riesenberg?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Riesenberg is MTB: Drei Seiten Almen, which has a 4.0 star rating from 1 reviews. This trail is 17.7 mi long with an elevation gain of 3,536 ft.
What is the longest trail near Riesenberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Riesenberg is Chiemsee-Alpenland. This trail is estimated to be 31.6 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Riesenberg?
Riesenberg: With an ascent of 9,957 ft, Chiemgau Tour has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Chiemsee-Alpenland with 8,795 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Riesenberg?
The most popular and difficult trail near Riesenberg is Die Hochries with a 4.9-star rating from 8 reviews.