Hochgern - Staudacheralm - Schnappenkirche alpine circular trail

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Hochgern - Staudacheralm - Schnappenkirche alpine circular trail

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Hochgern - Staudacheralm - Schnappenkirche alpine circular trail

09:24

19.8km

1,150m

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A promising but long round tour on the Hochgern with many places to stop.

From the hiking car park, follow path No. 5 on the Hochgern. Past the Agergschwendalm, the Moaralm, the Enzianhütte and the Hochgernhaus. After you have reached the double summit of the Hochgern and enjoyed the wonderful…

by Chiemsee-Chiemgau

Last updated: September 5, 2024

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4.48 km

Agersgschwendt-Alm

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The hut is open from May to October. In winter only on weekends in good weather. It is best to call ahead: +4986418481

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6.59 km

View of Achental and Chiemsee

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The Chiemgau Alps, always beautiful. :)

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7.37 km

Hochgernhaus

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Popular meeting point below the summit of the Hochgern, more precisely on the south flank towards Marquartstein. Good selection of drinks and dishes. Clean sanitary facilities.

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9.03 km

Hochgern Summit

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The Hochgern, at 1,748 meters, is a brilliant vantage point on the edge of the Chiemgau Alps. You can climb it via simple paths and treat yourself to something special …

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13.2 km

Schnappenkirche and view of Lake Chiemsee

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The climb to the Schnappenkirche is definitely worth it. We started from the Mühlwinkl car park and had a fantastic view of Lake Chiemsee.

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19.8 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.0 km

5.49 km

1.38 km

Surfaces

6.15 km

6.09 km

3.64 km

2.63 km

707 m

386 m

233 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,690 m)

Lowest point (600 m)

Weather

Monday 5 October

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Comments

November 17, 2024,Almenrundweg Hochgern - Staudacheralm - Schnappenkirche

After endless grey days, I decided to go to where the sun shines at the weekend. The plan was actually to go to the Wackelstein in the Bavarian Forest. But unfortunately the weather is miserable there, so I simply relied on the many weather apps and drove to where there was the best view of pure sunshine ☀️.
My destination …

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October 19, 2025,Schnappenkirche - Staudacheralm - Hochgern

...good thing I was wearing overpants: the PeakPerformance compression sports pants fell apart on the way - a sign? 😂

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July 24, 2022,2022 Hochgern Gipfel über Staudachalm ab Marquartstein

Very nice and worth seeing tour. Recommended only for people with the appropriate stamina (basic fitness must be present). Tour done clockwise and recommended. Counterclockwise, the descent after the summit is very steep with large gradations. These go better uphill. Have fun hiking 😊👍🏻

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August 24, 2024,Almenrundweg Hochgern - Staudacheralm - Schnappenkirche

Wonderful hike with fantastic views.
The descent from Hochgern to Staudachalm is extremely slippery, quite long and I didn't enjoy it 🙃
The Staudachalm is very beautifully situated, there are delicious snacks (large portions), the hosts are very friendly.

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May 30, 2025,Von Marquartstein auf den Hochgern

That was a challenging hike. Walking almost 1,200 meters in elevation in one go, something I don't do very often. The alpine pastures up there are truly enchanting. And the vegetation is unique, so many flowers, so much green 🍀🥰

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June 24, 2025,Eine traumhafte Aussicht .Runde von Marquartstein,vorbei an der Schnappenkirche. Dann weiter zur Staudacher Alm. Von dort zur Hochgernhütte. Dann nach Marquartstein

A very beautiful route. But it's quite challenging. Approximately 1200 meters of elevation gain. The final climb is about 400 meters. It starts at the Staudacher Alm. Two very nice young ladies were there. The food and drinks were good. The average gradient was 35%. Peak gradient was 42%. You should be fit and drink plenty of fluids. The view …

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September 18, 2025,☀️Hochgern 🐕🦮⛪️🌺

Today, I showed dear Isa a bit of 'my'🤭 beautiful Chiemgau region again 🤩.
I don't need to say much about the Hochgern, it's just perfect for a chilled chat 😄😉🥰

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February 26, 2024,Hochgern über Staudacher Alm

I had been planning a winter tour to Hochgern for a long time. The path at Staudacher Alm can be a bit spontaneous. I think I'll only use it again when the weather is dry.
I thought about taking snowshoes with me, but they would have been more of a hindrance. But Grödel was necessary. Thanks to the trail runner …

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May 24, 2020

A promising but long round tour on the Hochgern with many places to stop.
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From the hiking car park, follow path No. 5 on the Hochgern. Past the Agergschwendalm, the Moaralm, the Enzianhütte and the Hochgernhaus. After you have reached the double summit of the Hochgern and enjoyed the wonderful mountain

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