In the winter sports region Chiemgau the winter sports resorts Reit im Winkl and Ruhpolding in particular are known as „ski touring country“ but they also have numerous ski tours and fresh powder snow in store for you. Enjoy the white peaks of the Chiemgau Alps in winter and the thrill of ski touring! Climb the peaks of the Chiemgau Alps and enjoy the view over the snow-covered Chiemgau. From easy to difficult - here you will find the right ski tour for every level of experience.
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Open the Route PlannerSki touring area Chiemgau Alps - Climb the most famous peaks of the region
The ski tour „Geigelstein in Chiemgau“ leads up to the most famous mountain peak in Chiemgau. From here you can enjoy a fantastic view of the surrounding peaks of the Chiemgau and Berchtesgaden Alps and the Wilder Kaiser in Austria. At the beginning, the ascent is relatively flat, but you will cover most of the 1000 m in the second, steeper section. The Priener Hütte is located directly on the trail and is open all year round, making it an ideal place to stop for refreshments. All in all, you will need just under 4 hours for the tour, including the descent back to the starting point.
This ski tour to the most famous mountain in the Chiemgau Alps is worthwhile because of the fantastic view from the summit of the Wilder Kaiser, ...
Another well-known vantage point in the Chiemgau is the summit of the Fellhorn at 1764 m. The ski tour from Seegatterl is mainly easy and particularly suitable for beginners: The ascent is flat over alpine pastures and the Straubinger Haus (not open in winter) to the top of the mountain. You often share the path with winter hikers and long-distance skiers. The tour has a total of approx. 1000 hm and can also be done with snowshoes.
The ski tour from Seegatterl to the Fellhorn (1,764 m) stretches flat over beautiful alpine pastures to the summit. The tour can also be done well ...
One of the most popular ski tours in Chiemgau: downhill fun from Hochfelln
For those who enjoy skiing on pistes, the ski tour to the Hochfelln from Kohlstadt is the perfect choice. You will often find almost piste-like conditions here and the route has a constant gradient of up to 30 degrees. At the summit you can stop at the Hochfellnhaus and enjoy the view of the lowlands on one side and the main Alpine ridge on the other. No wonder this tour is one of the most popular in the Chiemgau Alps. With a length of only 6.4 km, it is also doable for beginners. The tour has a duration of 4 hours.
Family-friendly ski tour to the panoramic mountain Streicher
The ski tour to the Streicher at 1594 m altitude is without any major difficulties and with a reasonable percentage of ascent. It is therefore suitable for beginners and children and an ideal family tour. You should plan about 3 hours for the almost 10 km. Located in the heart of the Chiemgau Alps, the summit of the Streicher is a beautiful vantage point with a view of the nearby Chiemsee. The descent leads back to the car park at Froschsee.
The ski tour on the Streicher (1,594 m) has no particular difficulties or danger points and is therefore suitable for beginners and children.
Consciously on a ski tour
Before the start of every ski tour, there are a few things to consider that serve to protect you and nature. In order to enjoy the white slopes in the Chiemgau in the future, it is necessary that you adhere to the given rules.
- Restricted areas: Heed warnings in dangerous terrain and nature reserves .
- Night Rest: It is extremely dangerous in the dark as the terrain is difficult to see. In addition, night rest serves to protect nature. Animals and plants find peace at night and can regenerate.
- Avalanche situation: It is best to check the danger situation on site and not take any risks. Bring avalanche equipment with you and make sure that you can really use it in an emergency.
- Assess your own abilities: Even on a ski tour, you need to know how to use your skis and be flexible enough to adapt to different terrain. The best way to return to the valley is to be able to perform the basics properly.
Ski resorts in the Chiemgau Alps and the surrounding area
In addition, there are of course numerous skiing areas in the Chiemgau region to discover on alpine skis. Winklmoosalm is the name of the skiing area near Reit im Winkl, for example, which is considered one of the most snow-sure skiing and winter sports regions in Germany. From Seegatterl you can also get to the Tyrolean Steinplatte, which offers a total of 44 kilometres of slopes. Smaller ski areas can be found in Bergen (Hochfelln) or on the Jenner in Berchtesgadener Land.
Whether winter hiking, cross-country skiing or tobogganing - everything is possible in Chiemgau
In addition to ski tours, there are many other ways to experience the diversity of winter sports in the Chiemgau. The snow-sure region with its idyllic lakes and picturesque nature has a wide network of winter hiking trails of all levels of difficulty. Ruhpolding and Reit im Winkl are regional centres for cross-country skiing, and you can sledge down into the valley on the toboggan runs in the Chiemgau Alps.
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