Ruhpolding has become a veritable El Dorado for cyclists in recent years. The broad valley basin, with side valleys that penetrate deep into the mountains, was seemingly predestined to become a cycling paradise with universal appeal.
A seemingly infinite network of bike routes in and around Ruhpolding has something to offer everyone, whether they happen to be casual cyclists, families with children, or passionate downhill athletes. Hop onto your bike saddle and experience the unique mountain landscapes of Upper Bavaria, magical lakes and rivers, green forests and, last but not least, the heartfelt welcome you receive from the Bavarians themselves.
The Chiemgau - Berchtesgadener Land bike region offers 14 regional bike routes with a total length of some 500 km. No matter what you are looking for, we have something special in store for you!
Mountain Biking in Ruhpolding Mountain-bike trails reflecting all levels of difficulty!
Whatever the challenge you seek, you are sure to find it right here. The most beautiful MTB routes in the Chiemgau Alps lie at elevations ranging from 600 to 1800 metres above sea level. Our most ambitious bikers will definitely want to check out the clearly marked Chiemgau MTB Marathon Trail, which runs through the countryside surrounding such communities as Inzell, Ruhpolding, Reit im Winkl, Bergen, Schneizlreuth and Siegsdorf.
A selection of Ruhpolding's best bike tours.
Valley Bike Tour
Easy cycling tour for the whole family. 20 km tour of the entire Ruhpolding Valley, with short, but not at all difficult climbs along the way. Passes by beautiful farmhouses and through wonderful landscapes.
Staubfall-TourStaubfall Tour
Combined cycling and hiking tour. Bike route is approximately 10 km in length, featuring a gentle, yet continuous climb. Hiking path is 3 km long via a fixed-line mountain trail.
Röthelmoos Tour
Moderately difficult family tour with a total length of 27 km and an elevation change of around 250 vertical metres. The tour can be tackled in two different variants.
The 'Ruhpoldinger Reib'n'
With a total length of 85 km and an elevation change of 2,200 vertical metres, this tour is a major challenge. Stamina and conditioning are very important! The trail runs over alpine passes, high meadows.
Guided tours with 'Radl Sepp'
Every Thursday, Radl Sepp Sr. will guide you out to some of our area’s most beautiful spots. A full range of difficulty ensures that, no matter what your biking prowess, he will have the tour that is perfect for you.
Tel: +49 8663 - 5607
Web: www.radl-sepp.com
The Nordic Walking
Countless walking, hiking and mountain paths, as well as the recently opened Nordic-Walking trail, lead out through our broad valley, along the banks of the Traun, past traditional mountain inns, all the way up to the peaks of the Bavarian Alps. And even if you don’t get around too well on your own two feet, the Unternberg chair lift and the Rauschberg lift will carry you comfortably up into our Alpine world. Once at the top, you can head out along a fascinating mountain nature trail, which will reveal to you a colourful world of Alpine butterflies. Friendly mountain inns and restaurants invite you to enjoy a quick snack or mouth-watering Bavarian specialties. And whether you are merely out for a leisurely stroll, or are a mountain goat in your own right, you are certain to relish the breathtaking Alpine panoramas.
In the first few days, your mountain guide will take you out on hikes and work with you in the climbing garden, teaching you the fundamentals of how to safely negotiate a fixed-cable climb. When it’s finally time to head “onwards and upwards”, your guide will be there to assist. Awaiting you are glorious peaks, where you can put everything you’ve learned into action. From mid September until the beginning of November, almost everything in the Chiemgau revolves around hiking and biking in the autumnal countryside. Ruhpolding has something very special in store during this time of year: we call it “bierig-bärig”, a unique opportunity for visitors to get to know Ruhpolding’s inns and restaurants, where you can look forward to an array of delicious seasonal delights. With a little bit of luck, you might even win one of the great prizes available at the big prize drawing.
Web: www.wanderherbst.de
Some popular hiking routes in detail:
Staubfall / Heutal Route
An adventure-packed ascent takes you along a former smugglers' trail and through the misty sprays of the Staubfall falls. Extended portions of this trail to Austria's Heutal Valley can also be ridden by mountain bike
Around the Three Lakes
'Little Canada': Lödensee, Mittersee and Weitsee are popular swimming areas in summer (for hikers, too, once they have their day's hike 'in the bag'!), the lake hike can begin in Seehaus.
Haaralmschneid
The southernmost of the 'Hochfellnschneiden' peaks is the jagged Haaralmschneid which, when viewed from Ruhpolding, towers up above the Neslauerkessel basin, a striking sight in its own right.
Urschlau Rötelmoos Weitsee
Urschlau is the end of the road which runs from Ruhpolding to Brand. A broad forestry road leads out to the high-pasture area of Rötelmoos beneath the Hörndlwand.
Rauschberg
The Rauschberg gets its name from 'Rausch', a rock containing lead which was panned for on the Rauschberg in earlier times.
Thoraualm & Thoraukopf
Der Hochfelln schickt ins Ruhpoldinger Tal vier markante „Schneiden“, zwischen denen gern besuchte Almgebiete eingebettet liegen. Zwischen Neslauerschneid und Thorauschneid liegt das größte Almgelände.
Hochfelln
There are still some climbers, or so we hear, who shun the Hochfelln simply because a cable lift runs to its top. Clearly, they don't know the old ascent via the south face.
Hörndlwand
Aside from the Kampenwand, the 'Hörndl', as the Hörndlwand is generally referred to by the locals, is perhaps the most striking peak in the Chiemgau Alps.
Sonntagshorn
The Sonntagshorn gets its name from its tamer southern approaches. During the ascent, hikers have to overcome a Level-II climb amongst loose rock, a truly alpine undertaking.
