Mountain hikes Burgeralm

Walchsee / Chiemgau Alps
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 13.8 km
Duration: 5:30 h

One of the most beautiful corners of the country attracts visitors with one of the most beautiful alpine pastures far and wide. Additional attraction at the Burgeralm: home-made organic alpine pasture and farm products!

Tour character

The easy family hike from Rettenschöss to the Burgeralm takes one and a half hours. The easy route is ideal for children, who will find an attractive playground to let off steam on the alp - who will be tired now! - will find an attractive playground to let off steam. Adults can enjoy the experience of nature, which also includes the enjoyment of organic alpine products. Tip: The small round soft cheese "Tiroler Adler Gold", inspired by the Tiroler Adlerweg, is ideal as a snack for hiking tours.

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 13.8 km
  • Duration: 5:30 h
  • Elevation uphill:800 hm
  • Elevation downhill:800 hm
Highest point1,454 m

Starting point

Tourist Office Walchsee

Finishing point

Tourist Office Walchsee
  • Fitness level 4 / 6
  • Technique 4 / 6

Features

  • Circular route

Best time of year

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Trail condition

Asphalt, forest road, forest trail, hiking trail

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 at the Walchsee Information Office and follow Hausbergstraße to Oberwinkl.

Pass the soccer field, then keep left and, before the bridge, turn right and follow the sign for the waterfall. Cross the bridge at the Lochner Waterfall and you’ll reach the forest road. Here, follow the forest road to the left until you reach the fork. Continue along a hiking trail and through alpine pastureland to the Burgeralm. From here, keep left for a few minutes to reach the Wandberg. The Wanderberghütte is just a few minutes’ walk from the Burgeralm.

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    By bus to the stop Walchsee Dorf.

  • Parking

    In the center of Walchsee or in front of the soccer field. There are no e-charging stations. You can park with the Kaiserwinkl Card for free at the soccer field.

Weather

Fri

light rain showers
35°C/16°C
60%3.9l5 km/h

Today

light rain showers
29°C/17°C
75%9l5 km/h

Sun

light rain showers
30°C/16°C
50%4.6l5 km/h
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