Aschau i.Chiemgau: Moorland, Trails and Museum

Aschau i.Chiemgau combines moorland, striking views and regional history. A 1.2 km accessible circular trail suitable for wheelchair users, the Aschau Slow-Paced Trail and the Priental Museum offer different ways to explore the area. There are also opportunities to bathe in moor water, a Kneipp facility and a barefoot trail. When planning your trip, you can give nature, exercise and culture different priorities and consider which experiences you want to focus on.

Among Moorland, Trails and Views

At the Aschau Moor Bathing Area, the accessible nature trail follows a 1.2 km circular route through the moorland, suitable for wheelchair users. Its length and circular layout make it a clearly defined trail option. At the bathing area, bathing in moor water, a Kneipp facility and a barefoot trail round out your time in nature. Check local opening hours if you plan to go bathing or use the facilities.

The Aschau Slow-Paced Trail offers a different focus: it has views of the Aschau Valley, Hohenaschau Castle, the Parish Church of the Presentation of the Lord and the peaks of the Kampenwand. You can choose between a circular trail through the moorland and a route with views of the valley, church, castle and mountain peaks. These specific sights give the walk its own distinct focus.

The Sinnstifterweg runs between Aschau im Chiemgau and Sachrang, is open to the public and can be walked in either direction. You can choose which way to go depending on where you want to start; check local trail conditions before setting out. Another way to get active is the Schossrinner Waterfall Segway Tour. It starts at the Priental-Halle in Aschau and heads towards Hohenaschau Castle through the Priental Valley; the routes run along the Prien River. Check current availability and the schedule with the provider before planning your tour.

Regional History at the Priental Museum

The Priental Museum documents ironworking and the history of the Cramer-Klett family across two floors. On the ground floor, the local history association presents more than three centuries of the region’s iron industry, from the mid-16th to the end of the 19th century. The museum adds a cultural highlight to the nature and trail experiences; the exhibition’s long time span brings the development of this regional industry to life.

The Priental Museum, with its adjoining Burgladerl shop, is generally open during castle tour hours. So check the current availability of castle tours before your visit.

Winter Trails and Getting Here

The Priental Valley has 18.5 km of cross-country ski trails and around 20 km of cleared or rolled winter hiking trails. This gives you two different ways to get active in winter: cross-country skiing on the trails or hiking on the winter routes. Conditions vary from one winter to the next, so check the latest situation in advance.

Visitors to Aschau and Sachrang with a valid guest card can use public transport in MVV zones 5 to 12 free of charge. Check the current guest card conditions before planning your journeys.

Bicycles can be taken on the RB 52 between Aschau and Prien free of charge, subject to available capacity, so this is not guaranteed. Check the railway operator’s current conditions if you want to bring your bicycle.

Choose Your Accommodation to Suit Your Travel Plans

If you’re planning a trip with several people, you can agree in advance on which interests to prioritise. Then compare the locations of the specific accommodation options you’re considering with the visits and journeys you have planned.

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