ティールゼーのおすすめウォーキング＆ハイキングルート

Not really a summit, more simply the highest point of a long ridge.

Snow lingers on the cold north face well into April. Taking crampons is a good idea!

The covered wooden bridge over the Gießenbach stream near the Schopperalm is a charming and characteristic feature on the hiking route through the Gießenbach Gorge – especially on the way back to the farms around the Trojerhof.

Those crossing this bridge experience a transition between two sections of the hike: from the alpine pasture and the open terrain back into the forest and up to the meadows and pastures surrounding the Trojerhof. The bridge marks not only a geographical location, but also a change of atmosphere – the sound of the stream beneath the planks, the wooden roofs overhead, the feeling of protection from rain or strong sun.

Great view of the Bavarian mountains above the historic Trojer mountain farm.

The Wachtl quarry is located on the border between Tyrol and Bavaria, near Kiefersfelden (not Ruhpolding). For many decades, limestone and marl were mined here for the Kiefersfelden cement factory and transported down to the valley on the historic Wachtl Railway. Today, mining has largely ceased, and a small lake has formed in the former pits. Nature is slowly reclaiming the site—a silent testament to industrial history and the power of the landscape around Thiersee.

The Wachtl quarry is located on the border between Tyrol and Bavaria, not far from Thiersee and Kiefersfelden. Since the 19th century, limestone and marl have been mined here, serving as raw materials for the Kiefersfelden cement plant. The narrow-gauge Wachtl Railway transported the rocks directly from the quarry down into the valley – a technical and industrial landmark of the region. The quarry is located on the northern edge of the Thiersee Basin and impressively showcases the geological structures of the Alps, with steep limestone cliffs and visible stratification. Today, industrial operations have largely ceased; parts of the quarry have been abandoned and filled with water, forming a small lake. Nature is slowly beginning to reclaim the area: habitats for plants, amphibians, and birds are emerging between the rocks, scree, and old mining areas. Nevertheless, the site remains an impressive testament to past industrial history – a place where the power of nature and the traces of human labor intersect in a fascinating way.

It's an easy hike that I think is suitable for ages 10 and up.