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Thorau Alm

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    Let your gaze wander over the picturesque alpine landscape and hear the Maggein whistle.

    Staudigelhütte – Bell foundry – Diensthütte – Thorau Alm – Bell foundry – Staudigelhütte

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    Distance 9.2 km
    3:30 h
    500 m
    500 m
    1,210 m
    704 m
    Passing the bell foundry, it goes continuously and sometimes steeply uphill until the high alpine pasture of the Thorauer Alms is reached. 8 “Kaser” (alpine huts) are spread over the gently rising valley. Over 230 different plant species ensure an extraordinary diversity. The young cattle spend the alpine summer here and return strengthened to the valley. And hungry and thirsty hikers and cyclists are of course well cared for. Alpine typical snacks taste especially good here - be sure to try the "Thorau secret" at the managed Thorau Alm.

    Author’s recommendation

    Further to the viewing terrace of the Chiemgau: Hochfelln 1,748m (in about 2 hours: 4.5 km / 500 m ascent and descent)

    And those who keep their eyes open and ears alert will surely hear the whistle of one or another “Mankei” (marmot) and then immediately see it dash away.

    The hammer smithy museum in the listed bell foundry was already mentioned in documents in 1646. The still functional, over 350-year-old "bell foundry", whose technical facility along with the associated economic buildings have been preserved in the original location, comprises the workshop building with two water wheels and an elevated trough, grinding shop, residential house, and stables. An exhibition in the front annex and in the hammer room, as well as a film from 1955 about the last cowbell order, immerse visitors in the world of the venerable smithing craft. www.museum-glockenschmiede.de

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    1,210 m
    Lowest point
    704 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 9.40%Dirt road 82.01%Forested/wild trail 0.66%Path 7.90%
    Asphalt
    864 m
    Dirt road
    7.5 km
    Forested/wild trail
    61 m
    Path
    726 m
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    Rest stops

    V9, K19 - CHG100 - Thorau

    Tips and suggestions

    www.ruhpolding.de

    www.museum-glockenschmiede.de

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    Parkplatz bei Glockenschmiede (gegenüber Freizeitpark)
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    Glockenschmiede Ruhpolding
    V9, K19 - CHG100 - Thorau

    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    By regional train from Traunstein to Ruhpolding.

    In Ruhpolding by the village line or the RVO bus (Regional Transport Upper Bavaria).

    Directions

    By car to Ruhpolding.

    Parking

    Parking at the Staudigelhütte in the district of Brand.

    Coordinates

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    47.742802, 12.613547
    DMS
    47°44'34.1"N 12°36'48.8"E
    UTM
    33T 321103 5290472
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    Equipment

    Hiking equipment with rain protection, first aid kit, mobile phone, and of course enough to drink.

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    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    9.2 km
    Duration
    3:30 h
    Ascent
    500 m
    Descent
    500 m
    Highest point
    1,210 m
    Lowest point
    704 m
    Public-transport-friendly Out and back Scenic Refreshment stops available Family-friendly Dog-friendly

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