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To Hefter- and Rachlalm | Alpine round trip from Rottau

hiking tour

Beautiful circular hike with dining options at Hefter- and Rachlalm.

  • Starting point Tourist Information Rottau
  • Location
  • distance 10.1 kilometres
  • duration 03:30 hours
  • maximum altitude 918 meters
  • minimum altitude 538 meters
  • altitude difference 415 ascending
  • altitude difference 415 descending
intermediate difficulty

Tour description:

The Alpine round to the Hefter- and Rachlalm starts at the Tourist Information Rottau. First, head along Holzweg towards the hiking signposts, from where field and forest paths lead to a forest road. The initial ascent is moderate and leads over a small ford at Grießenbach. Further on, the path becomes steeper and the ground increasingly rocky. A rest at the Hefteralm offers a well-deserved break. Freshly strengthened, continue walking below the alp, cross a stream and reach the Rachlalm over a hill. For the return route, follow the forest road downhill and orient yourself by the signs towards Torgraben. Continue over Zeppelinhöhe and past Strehtrumpf. Important: Do not turn towards Marquartstein or Grassau. At the resting bench at Strehtrumpf, the last section begins – a pleasant descent over a field path. Finally, the Panoramaweg leads left back to Rottau, where the round ends at the starting point.

Tip for the Alpine round:

  • Above the Museum Salt & Moor, there are beautiful views over the Kendlmühlfilzen nature reserve
  • The snacks at the alpine huts are a delight

Recommended months for this tour

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
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  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December

Tips for this tour

Those who want can make a short detour to the Rottau waterfall on the return route along the Panoramaweg.

Arrival by car

Coming from the A8, exit Bernau, then continue towards Grassau - Marquartstein. It is approximately 4 kilometers from the highway exit to Rottau.

Parking at the destination

Free hiking parking in Rottau at Adersbergstraße (approx. 5 minutes on foot to the starting point)

Arrival by public transport

By bus line 9505 Prien - Reit im Winkl - Prien, stop Rottau/Tourist Info.