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Weißbach Gorge Trail – Thumsee loop from Weißbach an der Alpenstraße

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Landkreis Berchtesgadener Land

Schneizlreuth

Weißbach Gorge Trail – Thumsee loop from Weißbach an der Alpenstraße

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Weißbach Gorge Trail – Thumsee loop from Weißbach an der Alpenstraße

05:14

16.2km

490m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 11, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 1.64 km for 1.91 km

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1.76 km

Weißbachschlucht Wooden Bridges

Highlight • Gorge

A hike through this gorge leads over stairs and walkways past plunge pools through the roar of waterfalls, a tip: bring a rain jacket and definitely sturdy footwear!

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3.37 km

Weißbach Gorge Trail

Highlight • Gorge

One of the lesser known and quieter gorges in the Berchtesgadener Land. I hiked the Weißbachschlucht at the end of March 2022. My impression was that it is very well …

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4.00 km

Weißbach Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

Fantastic views 👌

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6.48 km

Soleleitungsweg Trail

Highlight • Trail

A beautiful and informative path

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6.95 km

Beach

8.41 km

Thumsee

Highlight • Lake

Crystal clear water, jump in and refresh yourself. Restaurants directly by the lake or a bit higher up with a great view

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9.40 km

View of Thumsee

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Beautiful with a bench to rest and enjoy 🏞️

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9.71 km

View of Thumsee from Höllenbachsteig

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the Höllenbachalm this trail leads down to the Thumsee. A narrow, stony and sometimes steep and exposed climb. It does require a certain level of fitness, but it also offers wonderful views of the valley, especially of Lake Thumsee.

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11.5 km

Höllenbach Alm

Highlight • Mountain Hut

They also have delicious cheese and butter to take away!

From July 1st it is always a day off on Tuesdays.

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16.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.15 km

4.65 km

2.65 km

2.53 km

191 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.61 km

3.87 km

3.02 km

1.51 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (870 m)

Lowest point (530 m)

Weather

Saturday 4 July

22°C

11°C

93 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

October 5, 2023,Höllenbachalm, Thumsee, Weißbachschlucht

That was a really nice group that @Franziska put together here. It didn't just go along the usual premium paths, but also through the forest and finally through the fantastic gorge. It's easy to see from the tour dates that it's a pleasure tour without much effort.

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May 26, 2025,Zwischen Weiß- und Höllenbach (Rundtour mit uriger Einkehr)

We took public transport from Bad Reichenhall to the "Mauthäusel" (toll house). While it was still raining, we walked through the magnificent Weißbachklamm Gorge. Due to construction work, we partially drove along the road to Thumsee (accompanied by machine gun fire from the nearby Bundeswehr training area). After the beautiful Thumsee, we climbed steeply and later took the Höllenbachsteig trail …

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September 23, 2022,Von Hotel Mauthäusl nach Sellarnalm

Beautiful hike with a good mix of gorge - lake - and alpine atmosphere.

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October 14, 2025,Malerische Schluchten und steile Berge in der Weißbachschlucht und um den Heuberg

Hike two of our Inzell week began today with a relaxed, flat trail.

First, we went on a photo safari in the Weißbach Gorge. With our surefooted feet and the appropriate footwear, we enjoyed the narrow paths, rushing waterfalls, and numerous bridges. It was magnificent, and we made plenty of photo stops.

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October 1, 2024,Traumtour: "Vom Thumsee über den Höllenbachsteig zur Höllenbachalm und durch die Weißbachschlucht" (01.10.2024)

Today the weather was kind to us, so we were able to take the tour. And we were richly rewarded: an extremely beautiful tour, even if it was challenging on the first climb at an advanced age, which we would do again in a heartbeat. The Weißbachschlucht is amazing - but caution, surefootedness and concentration are required. After leaving the …

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October 23, 2022,Thumsee - Weißbachschlucht - Höllentalsteig

An entertaining round starting at Thumsee, through the Weißbachschlucht, past the former toll booth up the Höllenbachtal and down the Höllenbachsteig back to the starting point

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June 16, 2025,🇩🇪Weissbach Schlucht 🤩Höllenbachalm ,Höllenbachsteig mit 3-fachen Flip 🙈zum Thumsee

In overcast but dry weather, we chose Thumsee as our destination. A tour with a few HMs and one that requires surefootedness.

We started at Thumsee via the brine pipeline path to the spectacular Weissbach Gorge. It's always incredible how powerful the water is. The Weissbach stream winds its way roaring through the valley. From there, it's a relatively long …

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July 19, 2025,Thumsee Weissbach Höllentalalm

It's annoying if you forget to end the tour before getting in the car. It's still being edited. Until then: 16km, approx. 600m elevation gain

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Weißbach Gorge Trail – Thumsee loop from Weißbach an der Alpenstraße

Weißbachschlucht Wooden Bridges

Weißbach Gorge Trail

Weißbach Gorge

Soleleitungsweg Trail

Thumsee

View of Thumsee

View of Thumsee from Höllenbachsteig

Höllenbach Alm

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