Die Alpenüberquerung (stage 2: Wildbad Kreuth - Achenkirch)

View of Achenkirch towards Achensee © Achensee Tourismus

view of the Königsalm © Bergsteigerdorf Kreuth, Fotograf: Ludwig Hörth

the alpine pastures of the Königsalm © Gemeinde Kreuth

mountain hut Königsalm Kavaliershaus © Tegernseer Tal Tourismus GmbH

hearty snacks are served at the Blaubergalm © Erwin Haiden, nyx.at

cake stop at the Blaubergalm © Erwin Haiden, nyx.at

mountain hut "Blaubergalm" © Erwin Haiden, nyx.at

Aerial view of the village of Achenkirch, shipping pier Scholastika on the right © Achensee Tourismus

the northern shore of the Achensee in Achenkirch © Achensee Tourismus

Stage 2 of the Alpine crossing starts at historic Wildbad Kreuth and follows a path through mixed beech forest to the alpine pastures of Gaisalm. The route continues along a gentle ridge and later through mountain pines to the Bavarian–Tirolean border ridge. From here, there are wide views in both directions, from the plains north of Lake Tegernsee to the Zillertal Alps. After a stop at the traditional Blaubergalm, the route leads on an easy path through former imperial hunting grounds to Achenwald and Achenkirch.

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