Thumsee – Höllenbach Alm loop from Landkreis Berchtesgadener Land

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Bavaria

Landkreis Berchtesgadener Land

Bad Reichenhall

Thumsee – Höllenbach Alm loop from Landkreis Berchtesgadener Land

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Thumsee – Höllenbach Alm loop from Landkreis Berchtesgadener Land

03:28

9.40km

500m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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728 m

Thumsee

Highlight • Lake

Crystal clear water, jump in and refresh yourself. Restaurants directly by the lake or a bit higher up with a great view

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1.72 km

View of Thumsee

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Beautiful with a bench to rest and enjoy 🏞️

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1.84 km

View of Thumsee from Höllenbachsteig

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the Höllenbachalm this trail leads down to the Thumsee. A narrow, stony and sometimes steep and exposed climb. It does require a certain level of fitness, but it also offers wonderful views of the valley, especially of Lake Thumsee.

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2.08 km

View of Bad Reichenhall

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The SalzAlpenSteig also runs along here. All information about the hiking trail can be found under the following link: salzalpensteig.com/wanderetappen/etappenuebersicht.html (as of July 6, 2024).

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3.17 km

Kreuzerhof Ruins (1600–1857)

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On the ascent path you will find a wooden sign that indicates that the Kreuzerhof stood here from 1600 to 1857. If you take a closer look, you can still …

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3.53 km

View of Höllenbachalm

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A beautifully situated alpine pasture for hikers and mountain bikers.

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3.83 km

Höllenbach Alm

Highlight • Mountain Hut

They also have delicious cheese and butter to take away!

From July 1st it is always a day off on Tuesdays.

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9.40 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.89 km

1.71 km

581 m

219 m

Surfaces

6.71 km

1.71 km

587 m

394 m

Elevation

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Highest point (870 m)

Lowest point (530 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

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Comments

October 30, 2021,Höllenbachalm mit Start beim Thumsee 30.10.2021

Start at Thumsee in Bad Reichenhall. Ascent via the Höllenbach forest path up to the Hochriess saddle over a rustling colorful carpet of leaves in the forest and on to the Höllenbachalm in around 1.5 hours. Back over the Höllenbachsteig, a narrow, sunny path that offers beautiful views of the Thumsee.
Great autumn mood and colorful trees.

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