Discover Vorauf

The Vorauf-Hammer hike starts at Vorauf Holiday Park. It is 4.0 kilometres long, takes 1 hour and 20 minutes, and follows a forest road along the Traun to Hammer and its spa park. The route is considered very easy and short, and suitable even for toddlers. Weather and trail surface conditions can affect its suitability; check conditions before setting out.

Hiking from Vorauf Holiday Park

A second hike also starts at the holiday park: the Stoißer Alm trail follows well-signposted route no. 60 to Stoißer Alm. From there, you can enjoy panoramic views of the Chiemgau and Berchtesgaden mountains. This gives you a choice between Hammer and its spa park, or Stoißer Alm and its mountain panorama. Check local trail conditions before setting out.

Landscape and architecture

Vorauf Holiday Park is situated on a ridge at an altitude of 700 metres. The route there offers views of the Chiemgau and Berchtesgaden mountains, as well as the Bavarian Sea. As you make your way, you can get a sense both of specific hiking destinations and of the landscape along the route to the holiday park. Vorauf Holiday Park’s distinctive architecture is known as “birdhouse style”. This adds a specific architectural theme to the hiking trails.

More activities

Vorauf Holiday Park has a children’s playground, including a football pitch. There are also groomed cross-country ski trails in Vorauf and the surrounding area, with attractive routes. Their condition depends on snow cover and grooming, so consider them a seasonal option and check conditions before heading out.

Culture and regional products

The well-known little church in the district of St. Johann is located near Vorauf. It has a 1,100-year history and a Romanesque core; it was modified in the 14th/15th and 17th centuries. It is also a protected historic monument in Bavaria. The Romanesque core and later alterations reflect the church’s different construction phases.

The Soleleitungsweg runs along the route to Vorauf Holiday Park. Near Vorauf, the historic mill shop offers various types of flour, along with many regional and organic products. So, alongside hiking, architectural history and regional products are specific interests to consider when planning your trip.

More destinations in the Siegsdorf destination area

In Siegsdorf, the Höpfling loop follows the Traun. It is considered an easy hike, is particularly suitable for toddlers and strollers, and offers several places where you can reach the river directly. As route conditions can change, check the latest information before planning your trip. The accessible SteinZeitGarten is in the centre of Siegsdorf. The Siegsdorf mammoth is considered the most complete and best-preserved mammoth skeleton in Europe. These Siegsdorf attractions offer different experiences: an easy hike with river access, an accessible garden in the town centre, and a mammoth skeleton in an exceptional state of preservation.

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