This is hiking trail No. 16. All hiking trails are signposted from the trail sign at the car park of the Chiemgau Thermen. Enjoy the great view of the Chiemgau Alps and the Simssee on the section of the trail after Antwort.
Beautiful, family-friendly circular route along the Ratzinger Höhe with a great panorama of the Chiemgau Alps and the Simssee. There is a place to stop in Letten at the guesthouse Zum Letten.
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Safety information
- Plan sufficient breaks on longer stages and use your strength sparingly.
- Please wear appropriate hiking shoes that provide you with sufficient support even on uneven and steep or rocky paths.
- Especially in autumn, be aware that leaves lying on the ground can cover possible unevenness, roots, stones or holes in the path.
Tips and suggestions
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Roadbook
You start at the Chiemgau Thermen and follow trail No. 16 along Ströbinger Straße past the Federal Police Sports School. Enjoy the great view of the Chiemgau Alps and the Simssee on the way to Antwort. To the left of the Simssee you see the church tower of Hirnsberg, the most beautiful village in Bavaria. In Antwort, turn left at the church into Hirnsberger Straße and after a short time turn right into Schleifmühlenweg. Trail No. 16 takes you along Ratzinger Höhe over Hocheck and Holzberg to Thalkirchen. From the district Hocheck, you hike on the Fruit and Cultural Trail Ratzinger Höhe. Along the path you will find many different old fruit varieties and numerous cultural monuments to discover. Through the Thalkirchen and Simssee moors, trail No. 16 leads you back to Bad Endorf in the district Kurf. From here it is not far and in a few minutes you are back at the starting point, the Chiemgau Thermen.
The places to stop are on the one hand in Thalkirchen at the inn „Zum Letten“ and on the other in Kurf, at the „Kurfer Hof“.
Kirche Mariä Himmelfahrt in Antwort
Landgasthaus und Hotel Kurfer Hof
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
DB station "Bad Endorf" (Munich-Salzburg line), arrival by BRB Chiemgau-Inntal or DB. From the station to the trail sign at the Chiemgau Thermen follow the signs to the Chiemgau Thermen (about 400 meters).
By train to Bad Endorf (Munich - Salzburg line), then continue on foot for about 10 minutes via Geigelsteinstraße to Ströbinger Straße.
Directions
A8 motorway, exit 106 "Bernau". Drive through Prien to Bad Endorf.Parking
Free parking opposite Ströbing 13, 83093 Bad Endorf or in the paid car park of the Chiemgau Thermen, Ströbinger Straße 18, 83093 Bad EndorfCoordinates
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Equipment
- Always wear weather-appropriate, practical clothing that protects you from cold and wetness or heat and sun.
- Take enough fluids with you on the hike.
- Sun protection for skin and head is an indispensable companion on hikes in summer.
- A mobile phone for emergencies is also a good idea!
- Sturdy hiking and trekking shoes!
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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