Staudach-Egerndach: Moorland Trails, Art and History

Staudach-Egerndach brings together art in the village centre, a layered church history and trails through moorland and river landscapes. When planning a trip, the distinction between the themed moorland circular trail and the Planet Trail along the Tiroler Ache is particularly interesting.

Art and History in the Village

Since 1999, the Atelierfenster by C. Lewerentz in the centre has displayed works by artists, mostly from the Chiemgau region. They can be seen in the shop window of a former grocery store. There is also a public book exchange cabinet at the Atelierfenster—art and books come together in one place.

The Church of St. Andrew in Egerndach also tells a story of different eras. It was first mentioned in a document in 1260, but the date of its construction is unknown. The round-arched portal and an apse window date from the Gothic period. The Baroque interior furnishings were added to the church following renovations in 1867 and 1895. Gothic architectural elements and the Baroque furnishings added later give the church a layered architectural history.

Moorland Trails and the Tiroler Ache

The Great Moorland Circular Trail is a varied loop through the Egerndacher and Staudacher Filzen, with several stops on the subject of moorland. The topics include animals and insects, the moor, stones and pebbles, water, trees and flowers. The changing themes give the loop a different character from a hike focused mainly on the route itself. The moorland trail is also suitable for a cycling trip.

The Planet Trail along the Tiroler Ache offers a different kind of route. Around 2.5 kilometres long, it runs from Römerstein, east of the bridge over the Ache near Staudach-Egerndach, along the river to Marquartstein and can be explored on foot or by bike. The comparison makes the choice clear: the moorland trail is a loop with themed stops, while the Planet Trail follows the river to Marquartstein.

Hikes in the Surrounding Area

Several hiking trails lead from Marquartstein and Staudach-Egerndach through dense mountain forest up to the Schnappenkirche on Schnappenberg. From the bench in front of the church, where you can enjoy a snack, the view stretches across the Chiemgau and Lake Chiemsee. The forest trails thus lead to a viewpoint close to the village.

Two trails lead from the Staudach-Egerndach hiking car park (Holzlagerplatz) to the Staudacher Alm: one follows the Aiblbach stream, and the other takes the Schnappensteig trail. Each takes around 1.5 to 2 hours. If you are planning this hike, check the Alm’s current operating details in advance.

Regional Context: Traunstein District

Traunstein District is home to Lake Chiemsee and Lake Waginger See, as well as more than 170 alpine pastures and peaks reaching up to 2,000 metres in the Chiemgau Alps. The region therefore ranges from lakes to alpine elevations.

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