Hochfelln Hike! Astonishing scenic views at Hochfelln Hut in the Chiemgau Alps + all infos
Plenty of panoramic photography perfections for hikers with a camera in the “back pocket”. The breathtaking views of the Chiemgau Alps with their meadows and small hills are soul-healing and rewarding – and fairly easy to reach. Whether you go entirely by gondola or halfway up by car from the Steinbergalm: the Hochfelln summit will wait for you there in all its glory.
Mountain Moments knows this hiking trail well, and here we bring you a route map and description, expert advice, photography workshops – and an invitation to join us.
Hochfelln, a mountain in the Bavarian Alps, provides plenty of panoramic photography perfections for hikers with a camera in their “back pocket”.
The breathtaking views of the Chiemgau Alps with their meadows and small hills are soul-healing and rewarding – and fairly easy to reach. Whether you go entirely by gondola or halfway up by car from the Steinbergalm, the Hochfelln summit will wait for you there in all its glory.

Mountain Moments knows this hiking trail well, and here we bring you a route map and description, expert advice, photography workshops – and an invitation to join us.
What’s so special about this hiking route? This is what awaits you on the location
The hike described here from Ruhpolding is particularly attractive. Because although there is a lot going on on the mountain, this hike is wonderfully lonely at times. However, the fantastic views let us easily ignore the crowds and truly enjoy our tour.

Directions! This is how your hiking trail looks like on a map
This tour starts either in Ruhpolding (when arriving by public transport) or at the Staudinger Hügel hiking car park (700m). It first goes up the road in the direction of Steinberg A lm.
In the course, we change to the hiking trail. Follow the forest road from the Steinberg Alm to the Bründling Alm and follow the well-developed path in the direction of the lift route to the Hochfelln summit (1674m).
For the descent, we take the same way back. At the junction, turn right over the narrow mountain path and continue over the southern slope to the summit of the Strohnkopf (1462m). Our path continues along the path on the ridge, past another vantage point to Fahrnboden Alm. Here we simply keep going downhill on the farm track to the starting point.

Photo tips that will make your Instagram pop! Telephoto lens, and capturing sunrises and sunsets

The Hochfelln is a popular vantage point at all times of the day and year. With the telephoto lens, we can capture exciting foggy games in autumn or see Lake Chiemsee flashing in the distance.

Mountain Moments Photo Workshops provide Photo Tours for everybody, Alpine Experience for beginners and intermediate-level photographers with 3 to 6-hour routes, as well as Summit Experience for more advanced photographers and hikers. We have private workshops and group classes.
In summer, photos are particularly good at sunrise and sunset: on the Hochfelln we are higher than the surrounding mountains and can experiment with the play of light for a long time.
More information about your hiking adventure! From arrival to the finish line
Arrival: A8 Munich Salzburg to the Siegsdorf exit. Continue on the country road to Ruhpolding. At the beginning of the village turn off to the Steinberg Alm.
Public transport: By train to Ruhpolding. From here you walk about 10 minutes to the starting point (in the direction of Steinberg Alm ).
Difficulty: medium
Duration: 6h, 16km
Ascent/descent: 1005hm/1005hm
Highest/lowest point: 1174m/689m
Refreshment possibility: Hochfelln House , Bründling Alm, Steinberg Alm, Ruhpolding
Start/finish: Ruhpolding (various parking lots and bus stops) (coordinates: geogr. 47.758486, 12.633017)
Particular dangers: –
Tips: Easier ascents from Steinberg Alm. Ascent or descent is possible from Bergen.
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Of course, you will find all the information about this hike in the ebook. You als get the GPS track of this trail, so you are on the safe side and won’t get lost and will find all photo locations easily.
Feel invited to comment when you have finished this hike, thanks.

Hi, i am Marius, i love exploring the mountains and nature. Friends say, i know the mountains better than most locals, but actually i get lost all the time while photographing ;). Read more about the Mountain Moments Team.
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