Wadl Warrior

Inzell – Ruhpolding – Reit im Winkl – Unterwössen – Marquartstein – Staudach-Egerndach – Bergen – Siegsdorf – Hammer – Inzell

Wadl Warrior means: long route, many meters of elevation, legs constantly under tension. The start is at the tourist information in Inzell.

It still starts relaxed. From Inzell towards Ruhpolding, the route first rolls alongside the Windbach through the forest. Shady, quiet, firm ground – a better way to start a long route is hard to imagine.

In Ruhpolding, the route stays by the Weiße Traun, the Chiemgau Arena rushes by, and it slowly becomes clear: now it gets alpine. Towards Reit im Winkl, the route runs really well – side streets, gravel, mountains left and right. No stress, just let it roll. A short stop here is worth it: swimsuits in the backpack pay off, the three-lake area invites for a cool down. After that, it continues via Seegatterl to Reit im Winkl. Wide path, good surface – here you can sometimes really pick up speed, of course with consideration for pedestrians.

Reit im Winkl is more than just a passage town. The GenussOrt (pleasure spot) entices with around 50 restaurants, cafés, and staffed huts offering alpine, regional cuisine. A break is worthwhile, because what comes next demands full attention again.

The climb to Hutzenalm is the heart of the route. Almost two kilometers, 300 meters of elevation uphill, fully rideable but continuously challenging. Partly steep ramps, first asphalt, then a short stretch of gravel. No technical gimmicks, no walking – just stay seated and pedal. The calves will definitely let you know. That’s exactly why you’re here.

At the top: catch your breath, smile briefly, enjoy the view. The view reaches to the main Alpine ridge, with Großglockner and Großvenediger visible in clear weather. The Alm is proven for cyclists, so all relaxed. But not too long – the route still awaits. After Hutzenalm, it goes down about 400 meters into the Achental. Flowing, fast, rewarding. Then continue via Unterwössen, through the wide Bergener Moos to Bergen. Now it’s rolling again. Legs heavy, but smooth. Via Siegsdorf it goes homewards.

Last mandatory stop shortly before the end: the Kreidl bakery in Hammer. Coffee in, sugar in, then roll the last kilometers cleanly back to Inzell.