SalzAlpenSteig – Brachtalm – Bergen

Brachtalm – Vorderalm – Kiesfang Weißachen – Rötlwandkopf – Eschelmoos – Weißgraben – Thoraukopf – Hochfelln summit The four to five-hour hiking tour from the Brachtalm to the Hochfelln can come up with a few highlights! First we hike from the Brachtalm through forests and moors to the Vorderalm, from where we have to descend a good 300 meters into the valley and then climb the opposite side (west of the Rötlwandkopf). In the valley, however, we first come to the so-called “Kiesfang” of the Weißen Achen (large masses of rubble and gravel are deposited here in the valley during heavy rainfall events) and to a spectacular waterfall before we start the ascent. The higher we get, the more the majestic Rötlwandkopf (1379m) comes into view, which we keep in mind for future hikes. Now it goes a bit under a rock face, then over a few bridges until we get to Eschelmoos and later to Weißgraben. From now on we hike on a very pretty hiking trail to the ridge of the Toraukopf, where we can already treat ourselves to a wonderful view of the surrounding valleys, pastures and mountains on both sides. We hike through colorful alpine flora, such as heather, “Schusternagerl”, dwarf alpine roses, gentian and much more. and finally reach the mountain pine forest just before the summit of the Hochfelln. Now we only have a few meters to the summit, which has been designed to be particularly informative thanks to a circular route on the geology and flora of the Hochfelln. Special tip: The Hochfelln is regarded as the panoramic mountain in the Chiemgau. From here you have a wonderful view of the Chiemgau with Chiemsee and towards the Central Alps. Sturdy shoes and sure-footedness. Refreshment stops: Vorderalm, Hochfellnhaus In Bergen, a visit to the Maxhütte Museum is recommended. A piece of the industrial history of the Chiemgau is on display here. The most famous work of the Maxhütte is the iron summit cross on the Hochfelln.