Discover Söchtenau

Söchtenau is a destination for anyone who wants to combine moorland and lake scenery with a specific cultural connection. The Siferlinger See is a small moor lake at the end of the large Stucksdorfer Moor. This makes it possible to consider the lake in the context of the moor, rather than viewing it simply as a body of water in its own right. If you are looking for a hotel in Söchtenau, you can first consider whether nature or a historical cultural connection is the deciding factor in planning your trip.

Moorland and activities in Söchtenau

The Moor and Valley Landscapes near Söchtenau conservation area covers about 443 hectares. It includes the Stucksdorfer Moos, the Hintermoos, the Siferlinger See and the Schwaberinger Tal. The lake is therefore part of a larger landscape: in addition to the lake, the conservation area includes other named moorland and valley landscapes. The area figure is approximate; the four named components provide an overview of the different landscape units grouped together under the same conservation area name.

Visitors can enjoy extensive walks and go swimming in the Stucksdorfer Moor. These are two different ways to spend time in nature: walking through the moorland or swimming there. The landscape, the small moor lake and the conservation area provide a thematic setting if you would like to focus your stay on lakes and moors.

Historical film connection at the Simssee

Another point of interest is in Krottenmühl in the municipality of Söchtenau: in 2013, the Simssee and the associated local restaurant served as a filming location for “Die Rosenheim-Cops.” This is a dated historical cultural connection to the municipality. It adds a specific link to a well-known television series to the landscape themes and may interest you if you would like to include local stories of this kind in your travel plans alongside moors and lakes.

More to explore in the wider Rosenheim destination

In the wider Rosenheim destination, the museums in Amerang offer their own cultural and historical themes. The Museum at Amerang Castle provides insights into castle architecture and the history of the noble family. The Amerang Farmhouse Museum, run by the District of Upper Bavaria, showcases farmsteads, craft buildings and technical installations from the Chiemgau region. The two museums have different focuses: castle architecture and family history at one, and rural buildings, crafts and technology at the other.

The Amerang open-air museum offers individual guided tours and activities for groups. Visitor offerings may change; groups may need to make arrangements in advance. If you are interested in visiting a museum, you can check in advance which activities are suitable for your group.

The moorland educational trail established in 2010 between Amerang and Halfing is also part of the wider Rosenheim destination. It explains how the moorland formed after the Ice Age and covers the native animal and plant life. Here, the focus is on the formation and natural environment of the moor, while the museums in Amerang explore castle or everyday history and historic buildings.

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Walks and swimming in the Stucksdorfer Moor, along with the Siferlinger See, represent the municipality’s landscape themes; the Simssee in Krottenmühl adds a historical connection to a filming location. The museums and moorland educational trail are part of the wider Rosenheim destination. This distinction helps you consider your choice of destination separately from the topics that interest you most.

Discover more destinations: Nußdorf Am Inn, Feldkirchen-Westerham, Bad Aibling, Bad Endorf, Bernau Am Chiemsee, Rimsting, Edling, Flintsbach Am Inn

Go to the wider travel overview: Rosenheim.