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Giessenbach Gorge – Hechtsee (Lake Hecht) loop from Kiefersfelden

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Giessenbach Gorge – Hechtsee (Lake Hecht) loop from Kiefersfelden

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Giessenbach Gorge – Hechtsee (Lake Hecht) loop from Kiefersfelden

04:39

16.2km

360m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.43 km

Bleiersag Water Wheel – Largest Water Wheel in Bavaria

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Impressive waterwheel. Starting point to a nice tour through the Gießenbachklamm.

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4.74 km

Giessenbach Gorge

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The Gießenbachklamm is an easy going gorge. There are a few steps (just under 100) until you're up, so unfortunately not suitable for strollers. Otherwise very suitable for children.
No danger spots and entertaining. No entry.

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5.90 km

Gießenbach Bridge (Altschneid)

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Definitely worth a short stop, from the bridge you have a view of the Gießenbach.

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7.41 km

View of the Bavarian Alps

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Very nice round and great views.

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10.3 km

Hechtsee (Lake Hecht)

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the little round around the lake has something

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10.8 km

View of the Wilder Kaiser from Hechtsee’s west shore

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A very nice bathing lake.

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11.3 km

Bench with a View of Lake Hechtsee

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There are really enough benches here to rest. Trash cans can also be found everywhere.

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11.5 km

Hechtsee

Lake

11.6 km

Hechtsee South Shore

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Very popular swimming lake on the Thierberg. If you like it a little more organized, you can also visit the Seearena Hechtsee on the south-east bank. The bathing establishment offers, …

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12.6 km

Engelstein

Viewpoint

16.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.90 km

5.46 km

2.78 km

1.06 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.32 km

5.07 km

2.83 km

665 m

356 m

Elevation

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Highest point (690 m)

Lowest point (480 m)

Weather

Monday 25 May

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Giessenbach Gorge – Hechtsee (Lake Hecht) loop from Kiefersfelden

Bleiersag Water Wheel – Largest Water Wheel in Bavaria

Giessenbach Gorge

Gießenbach Bridge (Altschneid)

View of the Bavarian Alps

Hechtsee (Lake Hecht)

View of the Wilder Kaiser from Hechtsee’s west shore

Bench with a View of Lake Hechtsee

Hechtsee South Shore

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