The conditionally very demanding stage offers some real highlights of the entire SalzAlpenSteig at the end with the view from the Schnappenkirche and the idyllic alpine pastures.
The conditionally very demanding stage offers some real highlights of the entire SalzAlpenSteig at the end with the view from the Schnappenkirche and the idyllic alpine pastures.
Tour description:
Tourist Information Grassau (Kirchplatz 3) - Zeppelinhöhe (Niedernfels/Piesenhausen) - Marquartstein - Schnappenkirche - Staudacheralm - Brachtalm
The conditionally very demanding stage of the SalzAlpenSteig is not that spectacular at first, but towards the end it offers some real highlights of the entire SalzAlpenSteig with the view from the Schnappenkirche and the very idyllic alpine pastures (Staudacher Alm and Brachtalm). The second stage of the SalzAlpenSteig, from Grassau to the Brachtalm , is already a tough one, both in terms of altitude (1441 m) and the length of the stage (18.2 km). Starting from the beautiful market town of Grassau , located near Lake Chiemsee , we first hike along the Zeppelinhöhe above the villages of Niedernfels and Piesenhausen until we reach the center of Marquartstein .
On this route we already have the first views of the later highlights of the tour, such as the Schnappenkirche built by Wolfgang König in 1637 with its unique view of Lake Chiemsee and the surrounding villages. In Marquartstein we cross the Tiroler Achen and make our way to said church, always hiking slightly uphill through the beautiful forest of Schnappenberg . A visit to the church (via a small cul-de-sac) is an absolute must for every hiker and is the ideal place for a snack.
It then continues through natural mixed forest to the Staudacheralm . Along alpine pastures and again through a short stretch of forest, we reach our overnight accommodation , the cozy Brachtalm. Special tip: With the Hochplatten Bahn up to the mountain forest adventure trail around the Staffen.
From the Schnappenkirche at 1,260 meters you have a wonderful view of Lake Chiemsee and the Kendelmühl Filz in Grassau You can find out about places to stop off at the Tourist Information in Grassau (Tel. +49 8641 / 69796-0) and at the Tourist Information in Marquartstein (Tel +49 8641 / 699558 or 57)
