Hike to the Grassau and Rottau mountain pastures

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Hike to the Grassau and Rottau mountain pastures

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Hike to the Grassau and Rottau mountain pastures

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9.46km

410m

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Simple and family-friendly circular route over the Grassauer and Rottauer Almen. Enjoy typical Bavarian snacks and goats and ponies are waiting for the little ones on the Hefteralm.

From the parking lot of the Hochplattenbahn, the forest path begins in the direction of Hochplatte. After about 1 km the path…

by Chiemsee-Chiemgau

Last updated: August 20, 2024

Waypoints

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Parking

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2.91 km

Rachlalm

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Alm has a wonderful view. Homemade cakes and snacks are also served. Of course you will also be provided with a few cool refreshments. As with many alpine pastures, self-service at the counter applies here.

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3.90 km

Hefteralm

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Animals to pet and touch. Mini Shettys lie and run around there. Perfect for children. There is also delicious cheesecake and lemonade here. Everything is homemade with ingredients from our own production. Everyone is nice here.

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5.82 km

SalzAlpenSteig Trailhead at Zeppelinhöhe Parking

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This map shows the SalzAlpenSteig in its entirety. Here you will repeatedly come across sections of the trail.

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9.46 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.32 km

3.16 km

1.05 km

903 m

Surfaces

6.48 km

1.20 km

1.10 km

334 m

333 m

Elevation

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Highest point (910 m)

Lowest point (560 m)

Weather

Monday 5 October

20°C

8°C

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

June 16, 2026,2026-06-16 Chiemgau - Marquardstein: Rachlalm 👌😍

After yesterday's demanding tour, today I dreamed of a leisurely alpine pasture hike, and we're driving to the neighboring valley for it. I was a bit surprised that our 🅿️ was at a cable car 🚡 valley station and not even in Grassau, but ok, one can't remember everything at an advanced age. The correct alpine pasture is signposted, so …

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May 16, 2022,Wanderung, Marquartstein ⛰️🌞🌲🌼

Unfortunately the weather wasn't great today, windy...
Despite everything, it was a nice round 😍 to the beautiful Hefteralm. "The one that was closed today🌝". ⛰️👍😍

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October 13, 2024,Hochgernlift Talstation Raflalm- Hefteralm- Moiernalm und zurück zum Ausgangspunkt

Nice round on a wide forest path, initially uphill to the Raflalm - too early for a stop. Then leisurely to the Hefteralm, where we climbed up to the Frauenkaser. Beautiful view of the Kampenwand. Then it started to rain and we went into the room of the "temporary dairymaid" who was taking a break up here. Nice encounter! Without …

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September 4, 2026,Wanderung zu den Grassauer und Rottauer Almen

Is often walked by families with children, I was moving quite fast, walking time is probably a bit longer otherwise.
Large parts of the path are wide forest trails.
The detour to the waterfall goes steeply through the forest, but you can also skip it

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September 1, 2022,HuChi_05_Rachlalm

Varied, woodsy, nice alpine pasture (had a break when we passed by on another tour)

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June 3, 2025,Rachel- und Hefteralm

The paths are mostly rocky and also cross roots. It's very slippery and muddy, so hiking boots and poles are definitely recommended!

Behind the Hefteralm, there are miniature Shetland ponies with foals. Caution is advised with dogs, as the stallion guards the herd and will attack even dogs on short leashes!

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May 24, 2020

Simple and family-friendly circular route over the Grassauer and Rottauer Almen. Enjoy typical Bavarian snacks and goats and ponies are waiting for the little ones on the Hefteralm.
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From the parking lot of the Hochplattenbahn, the forest path begins in the direction of Hochplatte. After about 1 km the

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