Nature Reserve Guide
Aschau is a nature reserve situated within the Bavarian and Chiemgau Alps, offering a diverse landscape for outdoor pursuits. The region features majestic peaks like Kampenwand and Geigelstein, extensive forests, and verdant valleys, including the scenic Priental where the Wildbach Prien river flows. This varied terrain provides a mix of high-alpine and valley experiences, making Aschau suitable for several sports like hiking, touring cycling, road cycling, mountain biking, and more.
Aschau provides a wide array…
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4.6
(74)
301
hikers
7.17km
01:56
100m
90m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(161)
625
hikers
7.74km
02:27
160m
160m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.7
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572
hikers
4.44km
01:08
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
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1,842
hikers
17.9km
06:08
830m
830m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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5.0
(92)
666
riders
53.3km
04:28
1,060m
1,060m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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653
riders
17.2km
01:14
100m
100m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
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302
riders
37.4km
03:39
1,050m
1,050m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
(43)
290
riders
23.8km
01:51
240m
240m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
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364
riders
47.9km
02:54
1,240m
1,240m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.8
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191
riders
88.5km
04:38
1,560m
1,560m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.0
(1)
91
riders
37.2km
01:32
190m
190m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

3.0
(2)
80
riders
75.3km
03:50
410m
410m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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4.7
(26)
115
riders
40.2km
04:26
1,350m
1,350m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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42
riders
34.7km
03:25
880m
880m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(25)
93
riders
34.4km
02:21
360m
360m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(6)
27
riders
20.0km
02:11
830m
830m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(2)
75
hikers
16.2km
06:48
1,060m
1,060m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

5.0
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23
hikers
10.00km
04:52
670m
670m
Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

5.0
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21
hikers
16.1km
07:28
1,070m
1,070m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

5.0
(1)
12
hikers
19.7km
08:00
950m
950m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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5.0
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35
runners
6.82km
00:47
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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runners
5.01km
00:32
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
10
runners
11.0km
01:13
180m
180m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
runners
4.93km
00:32
30m
30m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(3)
22
riders
27.5km
02:26
710m
710m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.5
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16
riders
38.9km
02:49
820m
820m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.7
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68
riders
33.2km
01:48
280m
280m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(1)
25
riders
51.4km
03:44
1,140m
1,140m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Aschau offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Touring cycling, Road cycling, Mountain biking, Mountaineering, Gravel biking, and Jogging. The region features over 100 routes across these sports. These routes have an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from more than 6,000 visitors.
Popular hiking trails include the "Falkenstein Loop Trail – Falkensee loop from Weißbach an der Alpenstraße" (10 miles [16 km]) and "Plenty of cool water – Gaissteig and Innersbachklamm" (4.5 miles [7.2 km]). The region offers an extensive network of trails for various skill levels. More information can be found in the Hiking in Aschau guide.
Yes, Aschau features easy hiking routes suitable for beginners. An example is "Plenty of cool water – Gaissteig and Innersbachklamm," which is rated as easy. For more options, consult the Easy hikes in Aschau guide.
Aschau offers several mountain biking trails, including "Möseralm – Loferer Alm/Almenwelt Lofer loop from Unken" (25 miles [40 km]) and "Schwarzberg Gorge – Schwarzberg Gorge loop from Unken" (21.5 miles [34.7 km]). These trails range from moderate to difficult. Further details are available in the MTB Trails in Aschau guide.
Aschau provides challenging mountaineering routes for experienced individuals. Notable routes include the "Schrecksattel Ice Cave loop from Mußbachfall" (10 miles [16.1 km]) and "Rossgasse – Wagendrischelhorn loop from Neue Traunsteiner Hütte" (6 miles [10 km]). These routes are typically rated as difficult. The Mountain Hikes in Aschau guide offers more information.
Road cyclists can find diverse routes in Aschau, such as the "Rossfeld Panorama Road – Rossfeld Panorama Road Ascent loop from Ramsau bei Berchtesgaden" (30 miles [47.9 km]) and "Hintersee – Hochschwarzeck Scenic Road loop from Unken" (55 miles [88.5 km]). These routes often feature scenic views and varying difficulty levels. Explore more options in the Road Cycling Routes in Aschau guide.
Yes, touring cyclists can explore routes like "Sensational view of the – View of the Saalach River loop from Unken" (33 miles [53.3 km]) and "Lake Saalach – Saalach River loop from Unterjettenberg" (10.7 miles [17.2 km]). These routes offer a mix of easy to difficult terrain. The Cycling in Aschau guide provides additional touring options.
Aschau is known for its natural features, including the Kampenwand and Geigelstein peaks, the Priental valley, and the Wildbach Prien river. Specific routes highlight features like the Gaissteig and Innersbachklamm, and the Mussbach Waterfall. The region also features gorges and caves. For more details, consult the Attractions in Aschau guide.
Yes, Aschau offers hikes that feature waterfalls. An example is the "Saalach at the Border – Mussbach Waterfall loop from Schneizlreuth" (6.7 miles [10.8 km]). This moderate hike allows exploration of a natural waterfall. More routes can be found in the Waterfall hikes in Aschau guide.
Komoot offers several guides for Aschau, covering various sports and interests. Available guides include "Hiking in Aschau," "MTB Trails in Aschau," "Road Cycling Routes in Aschau," and "Waterfall hikes in Aschau." These guides provide curated information and route suggestions for the region.
Routes in Aschau have an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on feedback from more than 1,000 individual ratings. Over 6,000 visitors have explored routes in the region.
Aschau features a total of 108 routes across various outdoor sports. These routes cater to different skill levels and activity preferences. The routes are shared and rated by the komoot community.
The Tourist Info Aschau im Chiemgau can be reached by phone at +49 (0) 8052 9049-0. Additional information is available on the official website, aschau.de. This resource provides local details and assistance for visitors.

