Hiking holiday
in Ruhpolding

Nature is at its most beautiful around Ruhpolding - with majestic peaks, green alpine meadows and clear mountain lakes. Experience the Bavarian Alps up close on the numerous hiking trails: the scent of fresh herbs fills the air, cowbells ring through the valleys and a new favourite view awaits around every bend. Whether it's a leisurely stroll or a sporty summit tour - in Ruhpolding you'll find exactly the trail that makes you happy.

The best hiking tours
in and around Ruhpolding

On an alpine tour

The scent of freedom, tinkling cowbells and wonderful views: Become a mountain hiker in Ruhpolding and enjoy the tranquillity of the Chiemgau Alps.

View of a valley with trees and mountains in the background.

Hiking to the Rauschberg

Let's go to the summit cross! During a hiking holiday in Ruhpolding, the ascent via the Hutzenhauer Steig to the Rauschberg with its striking summit cross is a must. You will be rewarded with magnificent views.

A person glides over a valley with a parachute.

Unternberg

Want to enjoy a 360-degree view over the Alps? Then Ruhpolding's local mountain is your perfect destination. On the way, you can watch paragliders and hang-gliders glide through the air on the summit slope.

A group of people walk along a path by the lake.

Small Canada

Around Ruhpolding lies the Three Lakes region, affectionately known by connoisseurs as "Little Canada". And the name is no exaggeration! Be enchanted by the impressive nature surrounding the three lakes and marvel at the diversity of the Chiemgau region.

A group of people walk along a rocky path with trees and mountains in the background.

Stone slab

Off you go to one of the most beautiful vantage points in the Chiemgau Alps. Summit climbers are rewarded on the Steinplatte with fascinating views over Salzburg and Tyrol. The Triassic Park on the Waidringer Steinplatte awaits dinosaur fans.

Predigtstuhlbahn

Attention nostalgia fans! Take a trip to the Predigtstuhlbahn and let the "Grande Dame of the Alps" take you up to the top. On the way, you can enjoy the view over the mountains and rocky outcrops. Once at the top, start your summit tour on one of the many hiking trails.

Hiking tip 1:
Leisurely around the valley

The leisurely 9.7-kilometre circular route starts at Egglbrücke and leads past a marble quarry, which has been awarded the "Bavaria's most beautiful geotopes" seal of approval. This hike is mostly on a flat path with hardly any incline and takes around 3 hours.

Length: 9.7 kilometres - circular route
Walking time: 2 hours 50 minutes
Difficulty: Walk with hardly any incline, flat path
Starting point: Egglbrücke bridge
Hikers' car park: available
Special feature: The marble quarry with the seal of approval "Bavaria's most beautiful geotopes"

Hiking tip 2:
Summit tourto the Unternberg

The mountain tour up the Unternberg starts at the Unternbergbahn hiking car park and leads over long climbs to the summit. Once you reach the summit, you can enjoy a fantastic view over the Bavarian Alps before heading back towards the hikers' car park.

Length: 10.6 kilometres - outward & return journey
Walking time: 4 hours 30 minutes
Difficulty: Mountain tour, long climbs
Starting point: Unternbergbahn car park
Hikers' car park: available
Special feature: There is a wayside shrine (Marterl) at the summit of the Unternberg

Hiking tip 3:
The fairytale hike

A hike for the whole family! The circular trail leads through a mystical fairytale forest in around an hour, crossing many small footbridges that lead to exciting, magical places such as an enchanted grotto of happiness or an old bear's den.

Length: 3.9 kilometres - circular route
Walking time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Difficulty: walking trail, hardly any incline
Starting point: Staudigelhütte in Vorderbrand
Hikers' car park: available
Special feature: Amusement park with over 60 attractions and fairytale forest is particularly suitable for families
Restaurant open daily: 18:00-21:30

Bridge over a river, surrounded by trees

Hiking tip 4:
Valley hike along the crystal-clear Traun river

This leisurely 5.6-kilometre walk runs along the crystal-clear Traun river. The circular route leads past the 18-hole golf course, from where you can enjoy a marvellous view over the Miesenbach valley and the landing site for hang-gliders from the Rauschberg.

Length: 5.6 kilometres - circular route
Walking time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Difficulty: Walk without incline, flat path
Starting point: Ruhpolding car park
Hikers' car park: available
Special feature: View over the Miesenbach valley and the landing site for hang-gliders from the Rauschberg