Mountain hikes Glasalm

Kössen / Chiemgau Alps
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 7.5 km
Duration: 2:00 h

Trail Nr. 19

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 7.5 km
  • Duration: 2:00 h
  • Elevation uphill:260 hm
  • Elevation downhill:279 hm
Highest point806 m

Starting point

Staffenbrücke Kössen

Finishing point

Staffenbrücke Kössen
  • Fitness level 3 / 6
  • Technique 2 / 6

Features

  • Circular route

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Trail condition

Asphalt, Gravel

Equipment

Breathable outdoor clothing suitable for the weather, sturdy footwear, food (snacks, drinks),
sun protection (sunglasses, sun cream & cap), rain protection, cash; guest card if using the bus
Source: TVB Kaiserwinkl

Description

Start in Kössen at the Steinbauer parking lot near the Staffen Bridge, follow the Achendamm through the underpass, and turn right past the Anna Chapel toward the Außerkapelle district or the federal highway to Walchsee. About 300 m past the Hotel Alpina, turn right toward Landhaus Dax. Hike through forest and alpine pastureland to the Glassalm, then back down to the trail leading to the Edernalm, which is open to the public. Return via the forest road to the Staffen district and back to the parking lot.

Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Take bus to the stop 'VZ Kaiserwinkl'.

  • Parking

    By car to the village center of Kössen or to the district of Staffen.

    At the Steinbauer parking lot (shortest walking route) or in front of the information office in Kössen

Weather

Today

light rain showers
10°C/0°C
70%3l5 km/h

Sun

light rain
12°C/0°C
85%10l5 km/h

Mon

partly Cloudy
12°C/2°C
15%0l5 km/h
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