Let’s go, hikers

Walking and Hiking

THE NATURAL PARADISE IN THE CHIEMGAU ALPS

More than 150 kilometers of marked hiking paths from easy to difficult are waiting for you to discover the Achental on foot. Every village contributes to the varied diversity with its unique character. Put on your hiking boots and discover the mountains in the Achental.

Staudach-Egerndach will enchant you with its relaxing walks across gentle meadows, past small lakes in the valley and through remote moorland. On the same holiday, the Mountaineering Village of Schleching offers you challenging climbs, for example, up to the Geigelstein at 1,808 metres with great rewards at the top. Idyllic paths along the river, the Tiroler Ache, are waiting for you between the villages of Marquartstein and Unterwössen. Or how about a hike up to the summits of Hochgern (1,744 metres), Hochplatte (1,586 metres) or across to the Kampenwand (1,668 metres)? Several long-distance hiking paths, such as the SalzAlpenSteig, the Fernwanderweg E4, the Maximiliansweg and the Via Alpina also run through the Achental.

It’s easy to get to some of the surrounding peaks with the cable car. One thing is certain: The higher up you go, the more beautiful the views over the Achental are. The green meadows and cool forests are separated by the turquoise colored river, the Tiroler Ache, which winds its way through the valley. Peaks of happiness for everyone!

Nestled in the beautiful mountains there are picturesque mountain huts, such as the Piesenhausener Hochalm, which will impress you with its unique view over Lake Chiemsee. The rustic huts don’t only entice you to linger for a while, but will also wet your appetite for a hearty snack. Enjoy homemade specialities such as delicious mountain cheese, bacon or freshly baked farmer’s bread with a beautiful panoramic view to boot.

Selected hiking paths

Whether you’re a mountaineer, hiker to the huts or simply a walker, there’s a hiking path to suit everyone in the Achental. We’d like to introduce you to some of the highlights our region has to offer. Our online tour planner gives you more details about the individual routes.

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Hiking bus
In summer, four of the most attractive starting points for hikes in the Chiemgau Alps can be easily reached with the hiking bus. You can start one of the numerous beautiful circular walks from there. You can also hike to either one of the other hiking bus stops from there or make your way back to the village you’re staying in. The hiking bus is free, but can only be used with a valid Guest Card. See the timetable.
All guests staying in Achental can make use of the Achental bus service, which can be used free of charge with your Guest Card.
Achental Hiking Pin
Get the Achental hiking pin. Collect points for walking and hiking to the summits with the Achental hiking pass. After finishing your hikes, keen hikers can collect their lovely reward: the Achental hiking pin in Bronze, Silver, Gold or even Gold with an oak leaf. You can collect these, as well as your hiking pass, free of charge from your local Tourist Office in the valley. By the way, children love the Achental hiking pass too.
Hiking maps
You will find numerous suggestions for hikes not only on our online tour planner, but also in our hiking maps, which you can buy from the Achental Tourist Information Centres or order via our online service. Why not have a look in our free Chiemsee-Chiemgau hiking map to inspire you? It’s also available in the villages as well.
Variety on foot
Not only numerous, magical hiking paths take you through the Achental valley. You can also discover beautiful nature on gentle walks, challenging hikes, or whilst Nordic walking, or demanding trail running. The Chiemgau Trail Run is the highlight for trail runners and is held every year in early summer in Marquartstein.

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Themed trails

HIKING FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

In addition to the Bergwalderlebnisweg around the Staffen, the moor circular trail through the mysterious Egerndacher Filz is particularly popular with families. Along both paths, young and old alike learn a lot of interesting things about the local flora and fauna. Adventurous cross-border commuters explore the historic smugglers’ route from Schleching over the Klobenstein to Kössen in Tyrol with its two suspension bridges.

Schmugglerweg