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

This cross-border hiking stage links the Bavarian Prealps with the Achensee holiday region and is one of the scenic highlights of the route from Tegernsee to Sterzing. From historic Wildbad Kreuth, the trail first climbs through shady mixed beech forests to Gaisalm. It then continues across alpine pastures and along a scenic mountain ridge, through mountain pine, to the border between Bavaria and Tirol. From here, there are impressive panoramic views of the Tegernsee valley, the Karwendel mountains and the Zillertal Alps.

After a stop at the traditional Blaubergalm mountain hut, the route descends through the former hunting grounds of the Habsburg emperors. Well-maintained mountain trails lead to Achenwald and finally to Achenkirch at Lake Achensee. This stage combines beautiful mountain scenery, cultural history and spectacular views, making it a memorable part of the Alpine crossing between Germany and Austria.

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