A medium-length trail running route with moderate climbs via the Hefteralm to the Rachlalm—a classic route offering several places to stop for refreshments and beautiful views of the mountains and Lake Chiemsee!
Strehtrumpf - Hefteralm - Rachlalm - Zeppelinhöhe Trail Run (Trail Running for Advanced Runners)
tour- Starting point Hinterm Bichl Hiking Parking Lot / Sawallisch Foundation
- Location
- distance 8.5 kilometres
- duration 01:50 hours
- maximum altitude 918 meters
- minimum altitude 541 meters
- altitude difference 405 ascending
- altitude difference 380 descending
intermediate
difficulty
Tour description:
This classic route takes you past the Strehtrumpf lookout point—with views of Lake Chiemsee —along shady forest trails to the popular Hefteralm. The trail then crosses alpine meadows on a final ascent to the Rachlalm. Both alpine huts are open to the public and make excellent stops for a break. The route continues along forest roads and wooded trails, past the Zeppelinhöhe, and down to the starting point.
Recommended months for this tour
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
- December
Tips for this tour
- The Hefteralm entices visitors with Kaiserschmarrn and other hot and cold dishes. The mini Shetland ponies that spend their summers on this alpine pasture are a real eye-catcher.
- At the Rachlalm, you can reward yourself for the elevation gain with homemade lemonade, cheese, and snack platters.
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Arrival by car
Coming from Grassau on the main road, turn left in Kucheln toward "Hinterm Bichl" and follow the road to the former mountain swimming pool. The hiking parking lot is located right nearby.
Parking at the destination
Parking lot at the west entrance of the Sawallisch Foundation (Hinterm Bichl Street)
Arrival by public transport
RVO Bus Route 9505 - Kucheln Stop