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Petting

Welcome to Petting, a charming destination in the district of Traunstein. This idyllic community is located on the shores of Lake Waginger and offers breathtaking views of the Alps.

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Attractions in Petting


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recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 64.7 km
Duration 4:30 h
Ascent 245 m
Descent 245 m

Generous bike route to the lakes in the pre-Alpine landscape of the Rupertiwinkel

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from Franz Renoth,   Berchtesgaden & Bad Reichenhall
Bicycle Rides · Berchtesgadener Land
Bike: Moor and Moos bike path
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 52.8 km
Duration 4:45 h
Ascent 450 m
Descent 450 m

The moor landscapes of the northern district with the Schönramer Filz as the highlight.

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from Bergerlebnis Berchtesgaden,   Berchtesgaden & Bad Reichenhall
Bicycle Rides · Chiemgau
Bike hiking: lake route
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 28 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 58 m
Descent 58 m

On about 30 km, you can easily cycle around both lakes.

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from Joachim Lutz,   Wandermagazin
Bicycle Rides · Berchtesgadener Land
Abtsdorfer See and Schönramer Filz
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 39.6 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 160 m
Descent 160 m

Beautiful panorama accompanies the gentle ups and downs of this bike route past Abtsdorfer See and through the Schönramer Filz.

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from Wolfgang Sedmak,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Premium content Difficulty easy
Distance 3.4 km
Duration 1:15 h
Ascent 9 m
Descent 8 m

Once, nature was exploited here. Today, one enjoys an intact natural landscape with a beautiful moor lake again.

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from Joachim Lutz,   Wandermagazin
Long Distance Cycling · Salzburg and surroundings
Mozart Cycle Path
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 385.4 km
Duration 32:00 h
Ascent 2,023 m
Descent 2,023 m

Six-day cycling route on the Mozart Cycle Path from Salzburg via Traunstein, Wasserburg, Kufstein, Kirchdorf/St. Johann in Tirol, Bad Reichenhall, ...

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from Feuer & Eis Touristik,   Feuer und Eis
Bicycle Rides · Berchtesgadener Land
Cycling route: Rupertiwinkel Triangle
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 36.7 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 247 m
Descent 247 m

The Rupertiwinkel is a paradise for pleasure cyclists: gentle hills and wide landscapes, warm lakes and meandering rivers, the Bavarian foothills ...

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from Bergerlebnis Berchtesgaden,   Berchtesgaden & Bad Reichenhall
Bicycle Rides · Berchtesgadener Land
Cycle: Milk Road cycle path
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 48.5 km
Duration 4:15 h
Ascent 530 m
Descent 530 m

Cycle route following the traces of Berchtesgaden mountain farmers' milk through the Rupertiwinkel.

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from Bergerlebnis Berchtesgaden,   Berchtesgaden & Bad Reichenhall
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 54.8 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 570 m
Descent 631 m

From the Alpine town Bad Reichenhall to Oberndorf just beyond the Bavarian border

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from Bergerlebnis Berchtesgaden,   Berchtesgaden & Bad Reichenhall
Hiking Trail · Chiemgau
Hiking at Waginger See
Premium content Difficulty easy
Distance 14.1 km
Duration 3:45 h
Ascent 42 m
Descent 30 m

At the warmest lake in Upper Bavaria, there is plenty of space for splashing, swimming, pedal boating, sailing – or also for hiking.

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from Joachim Lutz,   Wandermagazin
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Petting is known for its picturesque landscapes and rich cultural heritage. Here you will find numerous historic buildings such as Petting Castle or St. George's Church, which dates back to the 15th century.

For nature lovers, there are many opportunities for hiking, cycling or swimming in the crystal clear waters of Lake Wagingen. Spring and summer are particularly beautiful here, but autumn also has its charm with the colourful leaves on the trees along the lake promenade.

If you are interested in culinary delights, you should definitely try local specialities such as white sausage or pretzels - typically Bavarian! A visit to the weekly market is also worthwhile: Here you can buy fresh fruit and vegetables as well as handmade products from local farmers.

Another highlight in Petting is the annual folk festival "PettinGaudi", which takes place at the end of August. Here you can experience traditional music and dance performances as well as culinary delicacies from Bavaria.

If it should rain, we recommend a visit to the Salt & Moor Museum - here you can learn all about the history of salt production and moor culture in this region.

Overall, Petting is definitely worth a visit! Whether you are interested in culture, nature lovers or gourmets - there is something for everyone to discover here. We hope that our Travel Guide will help you plan your trip and wish you an unforgettable time in Petting, Landkreis Traunstein!

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Reviews

  • September 04, 2025
    Tom Emmrich
    September 04, 2025
    Stückweise holprig und z.T. entlang der Straße, aber insgesamt ganz schön.
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    Written September 04, 2025
    Bicycle Rides
    Bike hiking: lake route
  • June 17, 2025
    Manfred Perchermeier
    June 16, 2025
    Klasse Tour, ausser bei km 47,3, da fährt man nicht 200 Meter Gravel sondern besser über Aich auf Asphalt.
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    Written June 17, 2025
  • May 06, 2023
    Kati Enz 
    May 06, 2023
    Schöne Runde, sehr wenig Verkehr und viel Landschaft
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    Written May 06, 2023
  • April 24, 2023
    Kristin Sacklowski
    super schöne Runde...Danke für den Tipp
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    Written April 24, 2023
  • June 03, 2022
    Conny Birnbacher
    Eine wunderschöne Rundtour abseits vom Verkehr. Ausblicke, Natur pur, Sicht auf die Berge, viele pittoreske Seen und zwei Burgen inklusive. Wirklich empfehlenswert!
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    Written June 03, 2022
  • September 30, 2021
    Jürgen Härpfer 
    Nur um den See gefahren ab Petting. Ohne die Südschleife. Ist OK, aber meistens weit weg vom See. Viel Radweg neben Straße.
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    Photo: Jürgen Härpfer, Community
    Photo: Jürgen Härpfer, Community
    Photo: Jürgen Härpfer, Community
    Photo: Jürgen Härpfer, Community
    Oft weit weg vom Waginger See
    Photo: Jürgen Härpfer, Community
    Photo: Jürgen Härpfer, Community
    Strandbad Tengling
    Photo: Jürgen Härpfer, Community
    Strandbad Tengling
    Photo: Jürgen Härpfer, Community
    Höllenbach bei Fisching
    Photo: Jürgen Härpfer, Community
    Written September 30, 2021
  • September 26, 2021
    Ralph Mücke 
    September 25, 2021
    Mit E-Bike gut zu schaffen. Vom Bahnhof Freilassing gut zu erreichen. Uhrzeigersinn macht wirklich Sinn wegen schöner Badestrand Bäder.
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    Written September 26, 2021
  • May 31, 2021
    Rudolf Lang
    May 30, 2021
    Tolle Oberbayern-Runde mit oft herrlicher Aussicht auf die Berchtesgadener Gebirgskette. Ein Abstecher zum Ausichtsturm des Ainringer Moos ist empfehlenswert. Die Route ist meist gut ausgeschildert mit einem braunen Frosch
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    Moorsee in der Schönramer Filze
    Photo: Rudolf Lang, Community
    Schautorfstechen in the Schönramer Filze
    Photo: Rudolf Lang, Community
    Blick auf das Anringer Moos
    Photo: Rudolf Lang, Community
    Written May 31, 2021
  • December 27, 2020
    Emil Mustermann
    August 15, 2020
    + ganz tolle Ausblicke auf die Seen und auf die Berge + Ostufer des Tachinger Sees - Westufer der beiden Seen (viel Autoverkehr) - nur wenige Bademöglichkeiten (entweder mit Eintritt, Privatgrundstücke oder Weg ist weit vom See entfernt)
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    Written December 27, 2020
    Bicycle Rides
    Bike hiking: lake route
  • September 15, 2020
    Tatjana Milutinovic
    September 15, 2020
    Eine sehr schöne Tour ....werde sicher noch mal Fahren
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    Written September 15, 2020
  • June 18, 2020
    Günter Ultes
    Eine sehr schöne Tour, vor allem der Abschnitt zwischen Waging und dem wunderschönen Städtchen Tittmoning auf wenig befahrenen Nebensträßchen mit schönen Dörfern und Aussichtspunkten. Der Weg an der Salzach entlang ist etwas langweiliger - immer geradeaus am dort recht unattraktiven Fluß. Von Laufen zurück zum See wieder sehr schön. Hier aber zwei Anmerkungen - zwischen Kulbing und Redl ist offenbar bei der Aufzeichnung der Tour das GPS ausgestiegen. Der gerade Strich, der hier angezeigt wird, führt ins Gelände. Bitte nach Kulbing auf dem Sträßchen bleiben und an Eschelbach und Penesöd vorbei bis Redl fahren. Etwas später, bei Hannhart, führt die Tour dann hinter dem Gehöft über reines Mountainbike-Geläuf, was mit normalen Tourenrädern kaum zu fahren ist. Hier empfiehlt es sich, über Reit und Rot zum Seerundweg zurück zu fahren. Bei Berücksichtigung dieser Änderungen eine super Tour!
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    Written June 18, 2020
  • May 23, 2019
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    Danke Ernst, schöne Runde LG Erwin
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    Written May 23, 2019
    Bicycle Rides
    wagingersee ost

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