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Smugglers' Path Staubfall

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    Holzknechtmuseum – Fuchswiese – Fischbachtal – Staubfall – Heutal – Staubfall – Fischbachtal – Holzknechtmuseum

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    Distance 16.5 km
    5:00 h
    260 m
    260 m
    958 m
    693 m

    The Staubfall marks the border between Bavaria and the Salzburg region. Around 200 meters of water thunder down over rocks. Steps run directly behind the waterfall. A wooden roof ensures that you stay dry nonetheless. Smugglers once brought cigarettes and coffee across the border here. Until the 1950s, customs officers patrolled to stop them, and hikers had to show their IDs at a small service hut. Nowadays, people can freely cross into the Austrian Heutal and back. The route is steeper in some parts, with many switchbacks climbing upward, so surefootedness is advised.

    Tip: Take your bikes and leave them at the small shelter at the end of the forest road. (Saves about 12 km round trip) Continue on foot from here.

    Author’s recommendation

    The Holzknechtmuseum (Laubau) offers fascinating insights into the hard life and dangerous work of the Holzknechte (lumberjacks, foresters) in the former saltworks area of Traunstein. On the large outdoor area, you feel transported back to a long-gone time in the lovingly restored wooden rooms, the original workshops, and through interactive stations: www.holzknechtmuseum.com

    Just a stone's throw from Fuchswiese is the Chiemgau Arena – a biathlon performance center and talent factory. The info walk is freely accessible and provides plenty of interesting information about the personalities who have shaped biathlon in Ruhpolding. A guided tour of the Chiemgau Arena (registration required) offers interesting insights into the world of top-level biathlon sport: www.chiemgau-arena.de

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    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

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    Highest point
    958 m
    Lowest point
    693 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 12.96%Dirt road 69.19%Forested/wild trail 14.78%Path 3.04%
    Asphalt
    2.1 km
    Dirt road
    11.4 km
    Forested/wild trail
    2.4 km
    Path
    503 m
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    www.ruhpolding.de

    www.holzknechtmuseum.com

    www.chiemgau-arena.de

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    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    By regional train from Traunstein to Ruhpolding.

    In Ruhpolding, by Dorfline or the RVO bus (Regionalverkehr Oberbayern).

    Directions

    By car on the B305 towards Reit im Winkl to the district of Laubau / Holzknechtmuseum car park.

    Coordinates

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    47.724218, 12.659255
    DMS
    47°43'27.2"N 12°39'33.3"E
    UTM
    33T 324466 5288302
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    Sturdy footwear, sun and rain protection, as well as something to drink, should always be taken along.

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    16.5 km
    Duration
    5:00 h
    Ascent
    260 m
    Descent
    260 m
    Highest point
    958 m
    Lowest point
    693 m
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