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Mountain Hike recommended route Mountain Hike  · Berchtesgaden Alps

Speik Circular Route

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  • Hiking center Bayerisch Gmain
    Hiking center Bayerisch Gmain
    Photo: Bergerlebnis Berchtesgaden, Berchtesgaden & Bad Reichenhall

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    From WZ 8, follow the right of the two sand-based paths. Initially flat, then ascending, the route leads first along the Forest Idyll Path towards the Weißbach valley, higher up called "Speik." At a bridge over the stream, the path becomes steeper, the terrain more alpine. The hike along the mountain stream is incredibly charming, passing small gorges, waterfalls, and pools. At a wide gravel bed beyond a weir system, the walkable valley ends in a mighty rocky circle ("Speik"). The circular route continues on the opposite side of the gorge, first descending, then ascending to the source area of the Weißbach. The loop closes at the confluence of Weißbach and Speikbach. Descent follows the same route as the ascent.

    Author’s recommendation

     The alpine landscape and flora along the mountain stream are spectacular

    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    836 m
    Lowest point
    565 m
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    Rest stops

    Bäckerei Konditorei F.X. Neumeier
    Wirtshaus (H)

    Safety information

    Mountain trail in alpine surroundings, sure-footedness required

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    #BreathHiking, #EnjoyableHiking

    Roadbook

    From WZ 8, follow the right of the two sand-based paths. Initially flat, then ascending, the route leads first along the Forest Idyll Path towards the Weißbach valley, higher up called "Speik." At a bridge over the stream, the path becomes steeper, the terrain more alpine. The hike along the mountain stream is incredibly charming, passing small gorges, waterfalls, and pools. At a wide gravel bed beyond a weir system, the walkable valley ends in a mighty rocky circle ("Speik"). The circular route continues on the opposite side of the gorge, first descending, then ascending to the source area of the Weißbach. The loop closes at the confluence of Weißbach and Speikbach. Descent follows the same route as the ascent.

    WZ 8 – Maisweg (Forest Idyll Path) – Weißbach valley – Valley end ("Speik") – Circular route

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    Wanderparkplatz Bayerisch Gmain
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    Bäckerei Konditorei F.X. Neumeier
    Wirtshaus (H)
    Wald-Idyll-Pfad (Maisrundweg)

    Public transport

    Train/BLB:
    S3/S4 Berchtesgaden <> Freilassing: Exit at Bayerisch Gmain, from the station square go straight on Obere Bahnhofsstraße to the junction with Lattenbergstraße. Cross the street and walk 30 meters right towards the former Lattenbergstüberl, then turn left into Alpentalstraße. Follow the street to its end at the hiking center.

    BUS:
    Bus 180 / Bad Reichenhall <> Salzburg and Bus 841 Bad Reichenhall <> Jennerbahn: Exit at Bayerisch Gmain Bridge

    Cross the railway bridge and follow Lattenbergstraße until you turn right into Alpentalstraße at the former Lattenbergstüberl. Follow the street to its end at the hiking center.
    Local bus timetables:
    http://www.stadtwerke-bad-reichenhall.de/index.php?id=verkehr&sid=auskunft

    Between Bad Reichenhall and Bayerisch Gmain, you can travel free by bus or train (only BLB trains) with our guest card!

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    Directions

    From Munich/Salzburg/Lofer/Inzell:

    Drive to Bad Reichenhall. Follow B20 or B21 to the Bad Reichenhall city center exit. Follow signs for B20 towards Berchtesgaden. Leave Bad Reichenhall and continue for 900 meters on B20. At the entrance to Bayerisch Gmain, turn left, cross the railway bridge, and follow Lattenbergstraße until you turn right into Alpentalstraße at the former Lattenbergstüberl. Follow the street to its end at the hiking center.

    From Berchtesgaden / Großgmain:

    Follow B20 until shortly before leaving the town near the supermarket (right side), turn left, cross the railway bridge into Lattenbergstraße. Follow the street until you turn right into Alpentalstraße at the former Lattenbergstüberl. Follow the street to its end at the hiking center.

    Parking

    Parking is available at the hiking center.

    GPS: 47.715867,12.898456

    Coordinates

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    47.716100, 12.898280
    DMS
    47°42'58.0"N 12°53'53.8"E
    UTM
    33T 342366 5286886
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    Book recommendation by the author

    This route is from the new hiking guide (1st edition 2013) by Plenk Verlag: "Breath Hiking, Enjoyable Hiking in the Bavarian Spa Bad Reichenhall with Bayerisch Gmain." The 60 most beautiful valley and mountain hikes with breathing exercises, hiking map 1:25,000, and free GPS data download. ISBN-10: 3940141933 ISBN-13: 978-3940141934 Available at your local tourist information in Bad Reichenhall and Bayerisch Gmain, directly from the publisher at www.plenk-verlag.com, and throughout Germany in bookstores.

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    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    5.6 km
    Duration
    2:35 h
    Ascent
    271 m
    Descent
    271 m
    Highest point
    836 m
    Lowest point
    565 m
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