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Piding

Welcome to Piding, a charming town in the district of Berchtesgadener Land. This guide provides you with all the important information and tips for your visit.

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Attractions in Piding


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recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 6
Distance 13.5 km
Duration 5:30 h
Ascent 1,050 m
Descent 550 m

Highlight of the stage is the absolutely pristine Frillensee. It looks like a painting. Then we continue to Hochstaufen to the Reichenhaller Haus.

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from Stefan Stadler,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty difficult Stage 7
Distance 20.2 km
Duration 9:00 h
Ascent 1,700 m
Descent 1,650 m

The contrast of a big city and the subsequent crossing of the karst plateau shape the 7th stage "over the Chiemgauer". Accommodation is in the ...

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from Stefan Stadler,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty difficult Multi-day route
Distance 131.6 km
Duration 60:00 h
Ascent 9,000 m
Descent 9,000 m

The beautiful multi-day route "over the Chiemgau" offers a lot of variety: it goes over alpine pastures, through forests, past rock towers, and in ...

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from Stefan Stadler,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 14.9 km
Duration 8:00 h
Ascent 1,500 m
Descent 1,500 m

Mountain route in the Chiemgau Alps, which starts at the beginning of the Staufen massif and always follows the ridge over the Fuderheustein and ...

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from Stefan Stadler,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty T4 difficult
Distance 11 km
Duration 6:00 h
Ascent 1,558 m
Descent 515 m

This long mountain route can be better characterized as a magnificent mountain crossing rather than a usual hut approach.

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from Michael Pröttel,   alpenvereinaktiv
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 10.6 km
Duration 6:00 h
Ascent 1,200 m
Descent 1,200 m

Scenic route with a challenging ascent and easier descent.

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from Martin Leibetseder,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty T4IA difficult
Distance 18.1 km
Duration 13:00 h
Ascent 2,100 m
Descent 1,850 m

From the Staufenbrücke in the east, you traverse the entire Hochstaufen massif. West towards Weißbach, you summit eight peaks and overcome over 2 ...

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from Stefan Stadler,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Mountain Hike · Chiemgau Alps
Staufen ridge crossing from Adlgaß / Inzell
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 18.4 km
Duration 10:00 h
Ascent 1,513 m
Descent 1,503 m

A scenic and challenging mountain route with easy climbing sections, which are mitigated by rope protections.

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from Erwin Ried,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 6.6 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 1,265 m
Descent 31 m

The northern ascent from Urwies is significantly longer with just under 1300 meters of elevation gain than the ascent from the Padinger Alm.

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from Michael Pröttel,   alpenvereinaktiv
Bicycle Rides · Berchtesgadener Land
Bike: Around the Högl
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 25.1 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 300 m
Descent 300 m

Pleasant panoramic route around the freestanding Högl in the Rupertiwinkel

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from Bergerlebnis Berchtesgaden,   Berchtesgaden & Bad Reichenhall
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Geographical location and special features: Piding lies at the foot of the Hochstaufen, one of the most famous mountains in the region. The town is surrounded by breathtaking scenery - green meadows, dense forests and clear rivers characterise the picture. Due to its location, Piding is an ideal starting point for outdoor activities such as hiking, climbing or mountain biking.

Tourist attractions: One of the main attractions of Piding is the pilgrimage church Maria Geburt on the Staufenberg. You can also take a tour of the historic town centre or take a walk along the idyllic Saalach River.

Cultural highlights and events: Various cultural events take place in Piding throughout the year - from the traditional Maypole raising to the Christmas market in winter. A special highlight is the annual mountain festival on the Hochstaufen with live music and culinary delicacies from the region.

Culinary specialities: The cuisine in Piding is characterised by regional specialities such as beer from small breweries, hearty meat dishes as well as sweet treats such as apple strudel or yeast dumplings.

Outdoor activities: Hiking is one of the most popular leisure activities in this area. The Hochstaufen offers numerous hiking trails with spectacular views of the surrounding landscape. In winter, you can also go skiing or cross-country skiing here.

Rain days in Piding: Even on rainy days there is plenty to do in Piding! For example, visit the Berchtesgaden salt mine, which offers an exciting underground world of salt crystals and lakes. Or relax in the Watzmann Therme thermal baths.

Where is the most beautiful? There are many places in Piding that are worth a visit. The viewing platform on the Hochstaufen is certainly one of them - from here you have a breathtaking view over the entire Berchtesgadener Land. The Saalach River also invites you to linger - why not have a picnic on the banks!

All in all, Piding is definitely worth a visit and this Travel Guide will help you plan your stay in the best possible way!

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Reviews

  • September 26, 2026
    Georg 
    Tolle Tour! Das Geröllfeld beim Aufstieg ist nicht zu unterschätzen, teilweiße stark ausgesetzt und rutschig! Helm ist auf jeden Fall empfehlenswert.
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    Challenging Scenic Weather depandant
    Written September 26, 2026
  • September 17, 2026
    Jörg Lindner
    September 17, 2026
    Abwechslungsreiche Radtour mit guten Einkehrmöhlichkeiten.
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    Photo: Jörg Lindner, Community
    Photo: Jörg Lindner, Community
    Variety of paths
    Written September 17, 2026
  • June 25, 2026
    An Ja
    Einer der schwersten Klettersteige in Deutschland! Wenn man diese Tour geht, sollte man sicher sein, dass man den Schwierigkeitsgrad D beherrscht! https://www.via-ferrata.de/klettersteige/topo/pidinger-klettersteig
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    Written June 25, 2026
  • September 26, 2025
    Thomas Sperling 
    September 26, 2025
    Schöner vorschlag für eine Högl Wanderung Die Höhenmeter angabe ist zu gering.
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    Photo: Thomas Sperling, Community
    Photo: Thomas Sperling, Community
    Written September 26, 2025
    Hiking Trail
    Hike to Johannishögl
  • July 20, 2025
    Laura
    July 18, 2025
    Achtung: Die Tour wird ab dem Gamsknogel zum Hochstaufen vor Ort als schwarz/schwer deklariert - diese Einschätzung teilen wir auch definitiv, was den Anspruch angeht. Ab dem Zwiesel sind sehr viele Stellen seilversichert, die nicht ohne sind. Die Einstufung hier als "Mittel" wirkt für uns daher etwas irreführend. Eine tolle und abwechslungsreiche Tour mit tollen Ausblicken, für die man aber Erfahrung mitbringen sollte. Nicht zu unterschätzen!
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    Photo: Laura, Community
    Photo: Laura, Community
    Photo: Laura, Community
    Photo: Laura, Community
    Written July 20, 2025
  • June 10, 2025
    /juvavum @AlpenVerein 
    June 10, 2025
    Gemütliche und gut gewählte Tour auch entlang weniger bekannten Seitenwegen in der Gegend. Sind das von SZG aus mit den Hardtails gefahren- da waren‘s retour, abgeändert über Marzoll/Walserberg/Walserwiesen und Glan dann gut 60km und 930Hm.
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    Photo: /juvavum @AlpenVerein, Community
    Photo: /juvavum @AlpenVerein, Community
    Photo: /juvavum @AlpenVerein, Community
    Photo: /juvavum @AlpenVerein, Community
    Photo: /juvavum @AlpenVerein, Community
    Written June 10, 2025
    Mountain Bike
    Höllenbachalm
  • May 12, 2025
    Maik Salzmann
    Bissl was wäre no gangen, für diejenigen die noch mehr wollen. Die kompette Überschreitung des "Staufenstocks" endet in Weißbach a.A.. Gipfel: Fuderheustoa, Jager/Staufen, Mittelstaufen, Hendlbergskopf, Zennokopf, Zwiesel, Gamsknogel, Angerstein, Kohlerhörndl, Gruberhörndl, Scharnkopf
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    Photo: Maik Salzmann, Community
    Written May 12, 2025
  • November 01, 2024
    Harald Wettemann 
    danke Stefan für die Inspiration. Bin nach Inzell mit Zug und Bus gefahren und dann die Dorfline 1 ( kleiner privater Bus, der nix gekostet hat) zum Adlgaß gefahren. Von dort erst noch zum Frillensee und dann die anspruchsvolle Variante über den Zwiesel die Hochstaufenuberschreitung zum Hochstaufen gemacht. Das Mittelstück ist mit zahlreichen auf und ab Kraxelstellen meist mit Seilversicherungen zeitaufwendig, aber nie schwer. Traumtour. Panorama vom Gipfel und der Reichentaller Hütte wie beschrieben super schön. meine Variante hatte ungefähr 1400 hm .
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    Photo: Harald Wettemann, Community
    Photo: Harald Wettemann, Community
    Photo: Harald Wettemann, Community
    Photo: Harald Wettemann, Community
    Photo: Harald Wettemann, Community
    Photo: Harald Wettemann, Community
    Photo: Harald Wettemann, Community
    Photo: Harald Wettemann, Community
    Photo: Harald Wettemann, Community
    Photo: Harald Wettemann, Community
    Written November 01, 2024
  • October 18, 2024
    Harald Wettemann 
    lange und anstrengende, aber super schöne Tour. In Bad Reichenhall habe ich den Bus nach Berchtesgaden bis Bayrisch Gmain genommen um ein paar flache km zu sparen (~4km). Die Landschaft nach dem anstrengenden Wald durch die Karstlandschaft ist fantastisch. die Stimmung und das Panorama vom Stöhrhaus einmalig. Danke Stefan für die Anregung.
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    Photo: Harald Wettemann, Community
    Photo: Harald Wettemann, Community
    Photo: Harald Wettemann, Community
    Written October 18, 2024
  • August 11, 2024
    Waden Zeit 
    schöner, langer und fordernder Steig... Qualität des Steiges gut... Aussicht top... Hütte unbedingt nutzen... Armkraft ist Pflicht und a bisl Technik wäre auch gut... gerne wieder
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    Written August 11, 2024
  • June 01, 2024
    Niels S
    May 27, 2024
    Super schöne Wanderung. Für einige Etappen von Stefan habe ich Alternativen erstellt. Siehe die Links auf meiner Profilseite.
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    Written June 01, 2024
  • October 16, 2023
    Witti Wander
    Ein wunderschöner Radweg 😊 Bewegte Bilder von der Tour gibt’s hier: https://youtu.be/ElcY64wlslw?si=x9Bo0ofANwrpGho5
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    Written October 16, 2023
    Bicycle Rides
    Bike: Around the Högl

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