Aschau i.Chiemgau: Moorland, Trails and History

In Aschau i.Chiemgau, you can plan your stay around a range of themes: moorland and trails, views of the valley and the Kampenwand, local history, and winter activities in the Priental. The activities differ in route type, content and seasonal focus. You can consider whether your trip should centre on a designated circular route, a trail with views of prominent buildings, a museum visit or winter trails.

Choose moorland and trails

The accessible nature trail at the Aschauer Moorbadeplatz is a 1.2 km circular route through the moorland, suitable for wheelchair users. Its length, circular layout and wheelchair accessibility give you specific details to help plan your visit. At the Aschau Moorbadeplatz, the facilities include bathing in moor water, a Kneipp facility and a barefoot path. If you want to plan your visit around these facilities, check the local opening hours in advance.

The Aschauer Entschleunigungsweg offers views of the Aschau Valley, Hohenaschau Castle, the parish church of the Presentation of the Lord and the peaks of the Kampenwand. The trail therefore combines views of the landscape and buildings. Another option is the Sinnstifterweg between Aschau im Chiemgau and Sachrang: it is open to the public and can be walked in either direction. Check local trail conditions before setting out.

Another clearly defined activity is the Schossrinner Waterfall Segway tour. It starts at the Priental-Halle in Aschau i.Chiemgau and heads towards Hohenaschau Castle through the Priental; the routes follow the River Prien. If you plan to take this tour, check current availability and the schedule with the provider.

Culture and local history

The Priental Museum documents the history of iron processing and the Cramer-Klett family across two floors. On the ground floor, the local history society presents more than three centuries of the region’s iron industry, from the mid-16th century to the end of the 19th century. This period gives the subject a specific historical context; the museum also covers the history of the Cramer-Klett family.

The Burgladerl is part of the Priental Museum. The museum and its adjoining Burgladerl are generally open during castle tour hours. As visiting is tied to these times, check the current availability of castle tours before your visit.

Getting here and winter excursions

Guests from Aschau and Sachrang with a valid guest card can use public transport in MVV zones 5 to 12 free of charge. Guest card terms may change, so check current local information. On the RB 52 between Aschau and Prien, bicycles can be carried free of charge, but only subject to available capacity, so this is not guaranteed. Check the current conditions with the railway operator before travelling.

The Priental has 18.5 km of cross-country ski trails and around 20 km of cleared or groomed winter hiking trails. These figures apply to the Priental and not exclusively to Aschau i.Chiemgau. Winter trail conditions vary from one winter to the next. If you are considering winter activities during your stay, be sure to take local conditions into account.

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