Winhöring, an idyllic little town in the Altötting district in Germany, offers a variety of beautiful hikes for nature lovers and active holidaymakers. Winhöring's geographical location is extremely charming: nestled between rolling hills and green meadows, it is only a few kilometres from the famous pilgrimage site of Altötting.
Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful hikes in Winhöring
Hiking Trail
· Inn-Salzach
Benediktweg via Marktl to Altötting
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Difficulty
difficult
35.3 km
9:00 h
67 m
81 m
An extensive two-day hike takes us to the birthplace of Pope Benedict XVI and further along the Inn to the towns of Neuötting and Altötting.
Hiking Trail
· Inn-Salzach
Winhöring 5.5km round at Frauenbühl Castle on 19.4.2018
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Difficulty
easy
6.2 km
1:30 h
84 m
93 m
Winhöring 5.5km round at Frauenbühl Castle on 19.4.2018
Hiking Trail
· Inn-Salzach
Engfurt Way
12.5 km
3:20 h
33 m
25 m
Along the Engfurt along the Isen, past the Isen reservoir and Neuötting to Altötting.
Hiking Trail
· Inn-Salzach
Winhöringer Hinterland
8.2 km
2:21 h
202 m
210 m
Eine Runde von Winhöring nach Winhöring
Hiking Trail
· Inn-Salzach
Jakobsweg in der Inn-Salzach-Region
Difficulty
difficult
43 km
10:30 h
213 m
211 m
Hiking Trail
· Bayerisches Thermenland
Herbstwanderung von Essenbach nach Altötting über Landshut, Vilsbiburg und Neuötting am 4. Oktober 2025
Difficulty
difficult
78.6 km
19:15 h
555 m
534 m
Hiking Trail
· Inn-Salzach
Stadtspaziergang zu den Highlights von Neuötting
7.4 km
1:45 h
0 m
0 m
Der schöne Spaziergang führt vom lebendigen, schönen Neuöttinger Stadtplatz, vorbei am „Dom des Inntals“ hinauf zur Isenmündung und weiter am Inn entlang bis zurück zum Ausgangspunkt. Am Stadtplatz warten zahlreiche Geschäfte und Restaurants auf einen ausgiebigen Bummel.
Hiking Trail
· Bayerisches Thermenland
Etappe 11: Eggenfelden - Altötting
35.3 km
8:40 h
201 m
198 m
Der berühmte Jakobsweg führt auf dem Weg nach Santiago de Compostela und dem Grab des Apostels Jakobus, das sich dort befinden soll, auch durch die oberbayerische Region Inn-Salzach.
Hiking Trail
· Bavarian Forest
Grenzüberschreitende Wanderung von Jägerhof nach Friedrichshafen über Mühldorf am Inn, Bad Tölz und Füssen am 21. August 2024
535.2 km
127:26 h
3,631 m
3,525 m
One of the most beautiful hiking tours in Winhöring leads along the banks of the Inn River. The path winds through picturesque landscapes and offers breathtaking views of the river as well as the surrounding forests. This tour is particularly suitable for families with children as it is relatively flat and offers many places to rest.
Another highlight are the numerous hiking trails around nearby Lake Tachingen. Here you can not only enjoy the fantastically beautiful nature, but also observe various water birds or take a refreshing dip in the lake. The circular hiking trail around the entire lake, which is about 10 kilometres long, is particularly recommended.
For experienced hikers, there are also challenging routes in the neighbouring Chiemgau Alps. From Winhöring, you can quickly reach various peaks such as the Hochfelln or the Geigelstein. These tours offer spectacular panoramic views over the foothills of the Alps and reward every ascent with unforgettable impressions.
The best seasons for hiking in Winhöring are spring and autumn. During these months, the weather is usually pleasantly mild and nature shows its most beautiful side. In spring, colourful flower meadows blossom and in autumn the forests turn into a sea of colour.
All in all, Winhöring offers a variety of hikes for every taste and fitness level. Whether it's leisurely walks along the banks of the Inn or challenging mountain tours in the Chiemgau Alps - everyone will find their perfect hiking route here. So lace up your hiking boots and explore the picturesque landscape around Winhöring!
Another highlight are the numerous hiking trails around nearby Lake Tachingen. Here you can not only enjoy the fantastically beautiful nature, but also observe various water birds or take a refreshing dip in the lake. The circular hiking trail around the entire lake, which is about 10 kilometres long, is particularly recommended.
For experienced hikers, there are also challenging routes in the neighbouring Chiemgau Alps. From Winhöring, you can quickly reach various peaks such as the Hochfelln or the Geigelstein. These tours offer spectacular panoramic views over the foothills of the Alps and reward every ascent with unforgettable impressions.
The best seasons for hiking in Winhöring are spring and autumn. During these months, the weather is usually pleasantly mild and nature shows its most beautiful side. In spring, colourful flower meadows blossom and in autumn the forests turn into a sea of colour.
All in all, Winhöring offers a variety of hikes for every taste and fitness level. Whether it's leisurely walks along the banks of the Inn or challenging mountain tours in the Chiemgau Alps - everyone will find their perfect hiking route here. So lace up your hiking boots and explore the picturesque landscape around Winhöring!
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