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A very nice and leisurely walk from Prutting Hofstettersee and back, followed by a stop at the inn in Prutting!

From the path you have a beautiful view over Riedering with its slender church tower and across to the Chiemgau Alps.

The trail crosses the Sims River over this wooden bridge after it flows out of Lake Sims. The almost eight-kilometer-long watercourse was first mentioned in a document in 1522, and the village of the same name, known as "Sinsa," was already mentioned in 790. The name is possibly of Celtic origin and derives from Senja, which means marshland and reeds.

The original poultry farm on this site was founded in 1952 by Anton and Betty Rietz. Betty Rietz's dream of opening a small restaurant or café came true on August 1, 1955. She originally envisioned the name "Café am Weinberg." But thanks to the poultry farming and the fresh roosters from the farm's own rearing, guests named the restaurant "Gocklwirt." Anton Rietz wasn't shy and inscribed "Gocklwirt am Weinberg" on the building. This local idealist gave the place a special atmosphere with his passion for antiques and curiosities. It is open Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from noon to 10 p.m. Hot meals are served until 8:30 p.m.

Along the bird trail, local birds are introduced. The wooden boxes, each featuring a picture and a question mark, are particularly interesting. When opened, pictures and information about a past "Bird of the Year" are displayed.

The Luisenbrücke bridge over the Neue Achen river at the outflow of Lake Simssee was rebuilt in spring 2025 for €224,000. Fifteen ten-meter-long oak piles were driven into the swampy ground for this environmentally friendly and sustainable wooden structure in the nature reserve. Fishing boats can pass unhindered under the bridge. The first Luisenbrücke bridge on this site was built in 1969 and renovated in 2001.

The path along the reed-covered shore leads through the "Southern Shore of Lake Simssee" nature reserve. Rest areas with benches are located right by the water every few hundred meters.

The Toni Rietz Trail crosses the Sims River over this wooden bridge shortly after it flows out of Lake Sims. The almost eight-kilometer-long watercourse was first mentioned in a document in 1522, and the village of the same name, known as "Sinsa," was already mentioned in 790. The name is possibly of Celtic origin and derives from Senja, which means marshland and reeds.