Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 30, 2025

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3.01 km

View of Simssee

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From this location you have a great view of Lake Simssee.

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3.79 km

View of Lake Chiemsee from Ratzinger Höhe

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Wonderful views from the highest point (694m) in the municipality of Rimsting of Lake Chiemsee with the Herreninsel and Fraueninsel, as well as the Kampenwand and the Chiemgau mountains.

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3.79 km

View of Lake Chiemsee and the Alps from Ratzinger Höhe

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The view makes you speechless

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3.96 km

Ratzinger Höhe Bee Observation Stand

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Interesting display bee stand with educational display boards.

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3.97 km

Ratzinger Höhe demonstration apiary

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A look through the telescope completes the breathtaking view of the mountain range from the Berchtesgaden Alps to the Inn Valley with interesting details.

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4.15 km

Orchard and Cultural Trail

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A must in every season. In spring, the colorful blossoms decorate the fruit trees, in summer the leaves dress the trees in a lush green and in autumn countless apples and pears hang on the branches.

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8.86 km

Ratzinger Höhe Observation Tower

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The Ratzinger Höhe observation tower is located between Ratzing and Hitzing. If you would like to look further into the distance, there are two free telescopes available.

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13.0 km

View of Lake Simssee and Campingplatz Stein

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Here you also have a nice overview of the Stein campsite.

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13.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.14 km

3.70 km

1.60 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.19 km

2.80 km

1.89 km

909 m

287 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (690 m)

Lowest point (470 m)

Weather

Wednesday 24 December

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-4°C

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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