Scenic, challenging route with a worthwhile stop at the Piesenhausener Hochalm.
Route to Piesenhausener Hochalm from Grassau No. 35
tour- Starting point Tourist Info Grassau
- Location
- distance 21.0 kilometres
- duration 04:10 hours
- maximum altitude 1423 meters
- minimum altitude 536 meters
- altitude difference 992 ascending
- altitude difference 992 descending
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Tour description:
Ideal route for experienced mountain bikers to the Piesenhausener Hochalm.
The starting point is Grassau, from where well-developed paths lead towards Marquartstein. Past the valley station of the Hochplattenbahn, continue over wide paths and forest roads steadily uphill to the Piesenhausener Hochalm at 1,360 meters altitude.
The alm is open daily from early May to the end of October. From the alm, you enjoy a breathtaking view of the Chiemsee and the surrounding mountains.
Whether a hearty snack or coffee and cake – here you can recharge before the return journey.
The return leads back along the same route to Grassau.
Recommended months for this tour
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
- December
Tips for this tour
Nice dining options at the Piesenhausener Hochalm and the Staffn-Alm.
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Arrival by car
From the A8 coming from Munich:
At the roundabout, take the third exit towards Reit im Winkl. Follow the road through Bernau and Rottau. In Grassau, shortly after the parish church, turn left and immediately turn left again. The parking lot is now on the left side.
Parking at the destination
In the town center, behind the Gasthof zur Post at the Hefter parking lot.
Arrival by public transport
Achental bus line 9505 (carrying bikes not always possible) | Stop: Grassau Kirchplatz
Chiemseeringline May to October