Best trails near Weiße Traun
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Want to check out Weiße Traun from the trail? Good news: 12 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 12 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Weiße Traun are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 4.6 (32)·Hard·4 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPanoramic mountain hike in the Chiemgau Alps from Ruhpolding. The hiking route leads from the banks of the Weißen Traun via the vantage points "Wittelsbacher Höhe" and "Steinling" first to the Zellerberg main summit. Then it goes to the slightly lower north summit. The tour is characterized by magnificent views of the Chiemgau and Ruhpolding. The route can be reached by bus and train and is also suitable for older children. Parts of this trail are quite steep, with uphill and downhill...
- 4.5 (20)·Hard·5.2 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular hike in the Chiemgau Alps, Bavaria. This mountain tour, classified as difficult, takes hikers from Taubensee along the Weisse Traun and the Fischbach, then through the wild mountain forest up to the Rauschbergalm and on to the Rauschberg. Once there, you can stop for refreshments and then either walk back to Taubensee or take the Rauschbergbahn back down to the valley (note: the Rauschbergbahn and the Rauschberghaus are usually closed from around mid-November to...
- 4.5 (6)·Moderate·9.3 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrThis route follows Stage 5 of the SalzAlpenSteig, traveling from Ruhpolding to Inzell on a mountain stage that combines open alpine pastures, forest, and quieter high-country terrain in the eastern Chiemgau Alps. From the valley around Ruhpolding, it climbs across meadows and wooded slopes toward Taubensee, passes small chapels and older cultural landmarks, and then gradually eases down toward Inzell, giving the stage a balanced feel between alpine hiking and the settled landscape that still...
- 4.7 (3)·Hard·17.6 mi·Est. 8.5–9 hrDemanding mountain bike tour in the nature reserve Eastern Chiemgau Alps, Bavaria. This mountain bike tour begins in beautiful Inzell and runs, often accompanied by babbling mountain streams, for long stretches through the Eastern Chiemgau Alps nature reserve. Some fast downhill sections and steep climbs, for example near the Sessseekopf, promise some fun challenges. Highlights of the tour: - magnificent views - Inzell - Bichler Alm - Fischbach - View of the Rauschberg
- 3.6 (4)·Moderate·27.5 mi·Est. 11.5–12.5 hrVersatile cycle tour from Inzell, Bavaria. The varied cycle tour starts in Inzell and offers great views of the Eastern Chiemgau Alps, beautiful streams and some idyllic lakes such as the Weitsee, the Mittersee, the Förchensee and the Taubensee. From Inzell, the route leads uphill via Gruttau through the Gründberg wildlife reserve to the Langerbauer Alm. After an optional stop at the cozy hut, a fun descent into the Wappachtal valley awaits, which leads the route to three lakes at once. The...
- 4.1 (7)·Hard·10.8 mi·Est. 7–8 hrPromising, certified premium hiking trail in the Chiemgau Alps, Bavaria. This route offers great views, but is quite challenging. From Taubensee it goes to the Rauschberg summit with a magnificent panoramic view past imposing rock formations. You hike on natural paths, which, however, require some surefootedness, because at the beginning it is steadily uphill and steep climbs and descents are the order of the day. The starting point is the valley station of the Rauschbergbahn, then follow...
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·12.3 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrThis route is stage 21 of the Maximiliansweg, a long-distance trail through Germany and Austria, beginning in Ruhpolding and ending at the Zwieselalm. The path departs the biathlon town of Ruhpolding, passing historic museums and a sixteenth-century hunting lodge before heading east through scenic mountain terrain toward the resort town of Inzell. It then ascends steeply into the Staufen mountain massif, climbing forested slopes to reach the alpine pasture surroundings of the Zwieselalm...
- 4.2 (8)·Moderate·19.6 mi·Est. 8.5–9.5 hrPopular bike tour in the Chiemgau Alps, Bavaria. The starting point of this 31 km long bike tour is at the train station in Siegsdorf. The way there runs almost permanently through the valley of the Rote Traun, back along the Weissen Traun. In the spa town of Ruhpolding you can take a relaxing break while sightseeing or stopping for refreshments. Highlights of the tour: - Weisse Traun - Siegsdorf - Ruhpolding hunting lodge - Rote Traun
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Weiße Traun?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Weiße Traun. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 7 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Weiße Traun?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Weiße Traun is Auf den Zellerberg, which has a 4.6 star rating from 32 reviews. This trail is 4.0 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,466 ft.
What is the longest trail near Weiße Traun?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Weiße Traun is Inzell - Langerbauer Alm - Mittersee-Hütte - Taubensee. This trail is estimated to be 27.5 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Weiße Traun?
Weiße Traun: With an ascent of 4,452 ft, Via Alpina Purple Trail, Segment 45 : Unken - Ruhpolding has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Maximiliansweg Stage 21: Ruhpolding - Zwieselalm with 3,795 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Weiße Traun?
The most popular and difficult trail near Weiße Traun is Auf den Zellerberg with a 4.6-star rating from 32 reviews.
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