Best trails near Neue Traunsteiner Hütte
4.3(8 reviews)
Want to check out Neue Traunsteiner Hütte from the trail? Good news: 5 trails will get you there, including backpacking and 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 5 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Neue Traunsteiner Hütte are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.9 (6)·Hard·8.7 mi·Est. 6–7 hrDemanding ascent to the Neue Traunsteiner Hütte, Bavaria. From the Wachterl car park, the trail briefly leads in the direction of the Schwarzbachalm. Finally, turning right, you leave the wide forest road and find yourself on increasingly narrow Wachtelsteig trails. The path, which is very steep in parts, leads up through the forest in serpentines over numerous wooden steps and partly over ladders. It goes past the dilapidated Obere Schwaigealm and you reach the plateau of the Reiter Alm. Up...
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·12.8 mi·Est. 8–8.5 hrPanoramic stage 43 of the Via Alpina Violett, Bavaria. You start at the parking lot near the Restaurant Watzmannblick or travel by bus. The special feature of this stage is the popular and panoramic brine line path. Due to the fairly flat route, the path is particularly suitable for leisurely hikers. Another highlight of the trail is that it is on the sunny side of Ramsau and you can find out everything you need to know about how the brine was managed at that time. In the second part of the...
- 3.0 (1)·Hard·9.3 mi·Est. 6.5–7.5 hrBeautiful hike on the German-Austrian border, Bavaria. Start is at the Watzmann car park. The bus stop "Altes Forsthaus Unterwirt" is also located here. From Ramsau, the route then leads to the Reiteralm. The Neue Traunsteiner Hütte is located here, surrounded by impressive peaks and mountain pine fields. The hut is open between mid-May and mid-October. Highlights: - Maria Himmelfahrt pilgrimage church - Hintersee lake near the route - Summit scenery
- Hard·11.5 mi·Est. 9–9.5 hrPanoramic loop in the Berchtesgaden National Park, Bavaria. From the Wachterl hiking car park, which is subject to a fee, the rather lonely and unmarked Einshotne Steig climbs steeply up to the summits of the Edelweißlahnerkopf, Schottmalhorn, Hohes Gerstfeld and the Steinberg rider. The ascent requires a certain level of fitness and surefootedness. The further path runs along a plateau and finally relaxed downhill to the seasonally managed Neue Traunsteiner Hütte. There you can stop and...
- Moderate·6.9 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrAcross alpine meadowland and through mixed mountain forests, follow the trail downhill to Reit in the federal province of Salzburg. Via Alpina leads along the Gaissteig track over wooden bridges and along narrow paths through the impressive Innersbach ravine following the Saalach stream to Unken. The overview list of all stages of the Purple Trail can be found here: https://www.alltrails.com/lists/via-alpina-purple-trail
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Neue Traunsteiner Hütte?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Neue Traunsteiner Hütte. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 5 hiking trails, 5 backpacking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Neue Traunsteiner Hütte?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Neue Traunsteiner Hütte is Reiter Alm via Wachterlsteig, which has a 4.9 star rating from 6 reviews. This trail is 8.7 mi long with an elevation gain of 3,241 ft.
What is the longest trail near Neue Traunsteiner Hütte?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Neue Traunsteiner Hütte is Via Alpina Purple Trail, Segment 43 : Engedey - Neue Traunsteiner Hütte. This trail is estimated to be 12.8 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Neue Traunsteiner Hütte?
Neue Traunsteiner Hütte: With an ascent of 5,282 ft, Via Alpina Purple Trail, Segment 43 : Engedey - Neue Traunsteiner Hütte has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Ramsau bei Berchtesgaden - Neue Traunsteiner Hütte with 5,049 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Neue Traunsteiner Hütte?
The most popular and difficult trail near Neue Traunsteiner Hütte is Reiter Alm via Wachterlsteig with a 4.9-star rating from 6 reviews.