Truchtlaching: The Alz, Church and Celtic Hillfort

Truchtlaching lies in the Upper Alz Valley, surrounded by fields, forests and meadows. The Alz shapes the local landscape and features in various ways to enjoy a stay: swimming in the river, boat or raft trips, and walking routes. Other highlights include St. John the Baptist Church and an archaeological trail with a stop near Truchtlaching. Here, landscape, water activities, architectural history and archaeology come together. For your planning, the specifically stated hiking distance, the duration of the raft trip and the ferry times are particularly useful points of reference. The wider destination of Seeon-Seebruck adds another natural aspect: the environment around the Seeon Lakes supports moors, wetlands and areas of silting with great biodiversity.

The Alz and the Nature Conservation Area

The gently flowing stretch of the Alz leading to Truchtlaching is navigated by boats and rafts. At the same time, the FFH site 8041-302, “Alz from Lake Chiemsee to Altenmarkt,” includes the stretch of the Alz that passes through the local area. The broad name of the site and its specific connection to the village reflect different scales of the same river. For specific plans concerning the protected area, its boundaries should be checked again.

Church and Archaeological Site

St. John the Baptist Church stands on the banks of the Alz. Its Gothic building was constructed in 1435 and extended westwards in 1956. The church houses a Pietà dating from around 1500. These dates represent different historical reference points: 1435 marks the church’s construction, around 1500 is the approximate date of the Pietà, and 1956 marks the extension. Stop 3 on the Archaeological Trail is a Celtic farmstead near Truchtlaching. The church and the trail highlight different aspects of history: one focuses on a church building and artwork, the other on a Celtic farmstead as an archaeological site.

Swimming and Raft Trip

At the Alzbad in Truchtlaching, you can swim in the Alz. Another river activity is the Alz raft trip from Seebruck to Truchtlaching through the Upper Alz Valley Nature Conservation Area. Depending on the water level, the trip takes two to three hours. Return transport from Truchtlaching to Seebruck is by bus and is included in the price. Before boating, check the water conditions and local operating rules.

“Keltenschanze” Hiking Route and Cable Ferry Crossing

The “Keltenschanze Truchtlaching” hiking route is 4.0 kilometres long and starts at the Alzbad car park. After the route leaves the forest, it offers views across the Alz and the Chiemgau Alps. This combines a specific route length with a view after the forest section. On the “Alztal ab Truchtlaching” trail, the Alz is crossed by cable ferry; check the ferry times in advance at the Roiter inn. The points of reference for planning differ: for Keltenschanze, the distance and views are specified, while for the route with the cable ferry, you should check the local times in advance.

For the wider travel overview: Seeon-Seebruck.