Mühlau: Hiking to Alpine Pastures and Waterfalls

Mühlau is a district of Schleching and a starting point for hikes to several notable destinations. Routes from here lead to the Hochplatte, Kampenwand and Weitlahnerkopf. There are also circular trails, alpine pastures and individual cultural and natural attractions. If you are considering Mühlau as a travel destination, these specific places can help you plan your days around your interests.

Hiking Trails and Destinations from Mühlau

The hike to the Hochplatte summit begins at the Dalsenalm car park in Mühlau. The Dalsen hiking car park is the starting point for the hike to the Kampenwand summit; the trail initially heads toward Steinberg-Alm. The hike to Weitlahnerkopf starts at the Mühlau hiking car park and passes the “Floderer” waterfall on the way to the Vorderen and Hinteren Dalsenalmen. Another hike runs from Mühlau via Dalsenalm to Sachrang. Along the way are the 15-metre-high “Ochsensprung” waterfall and the 49-metre-high “Floderer,” which the route passes before reaching the Dalsenalmen.

Circular trails also offer different highlights. The Mühlberg circular trail features the Mühlau youth chapel. The Ramsen circular trail offers a signposted detour to “Vogelschau,” with views over the Schleching Valley. For Nordic walking, a route runs from Schleching through the districts of Mühlau and Mettenham to Zellersee and onward along the Achendamm. A narrow, shady path around Mühlberg is also noted as a feature of the route.

Compare Alpine Pastures and Walking Times

The stated walking times provide a specific guide for planning a visit to three alpine pastures. Oberauerbrunstalm is about a 45-minute walk from the Mühlau car park. Vordere Dalsen-Alm is about 1¼ hours from the Dalsen car park, and Hofbauern-Alm is about 2½ hours from the Dalsen car park. These are approximate times; the different destinations can be compared using the stated time for each.

Their elevations also differ: Vordere Dalsen-Alm lies at 920 metres between Kampenwand and Weitlahnerkopf. Oberauerbrunstalm is situated on the southern slope of the Chiemgau Hochplatte at 967 metres. At the start of the alpine summer in May, stemless gentians bloom there, turning the alpine meadows blue. Fresh Almnussen are among the culinary specialties at Oberauerbrunstalm.

Chapels, Alpine Pasture History and Refreshments

There is a small chapel in Mühlau, built in 1827. Another chapel is a designated highlight along the Mühlberg circular trail: the Mühlau youth chapel. Hofbauern-Alm offers a different historical connection. It was first mentioned in the mid-16th century; the present alpine hut dates back to the 1920s. With a little luck, you can spot marmots in its grazing area.

At Vordere Dalsen-Alm, hikers and mountain bikers can enjoy hearty bacon and cheese sandwiches at the Huber-Kaser on weekends. Together with the Almnussen at Oberauerbrunstalm, this highlights a specific culinary difference between the alpine pasture destinations mentioned.

Winter Hiking and Getting to the Trail

The Schleching winter hiking trail can be reached by public transport via the Abzweigung Mühlau bus stop. Check current connections when planning your trip. This makes a winter walk another option to consider alongside the hikes and alpine pasture destinations described.

For the broader travel overview: Schleching.