Hochplatten chair lift
(double chair lift)

Experience the Chiemgau from above, this magnificent landscape with its lakes, colorful villages, forests, meadows and rivers. After a short ascent with the Hochplattenbahn, the visitor has this colorful diversity at his feet. In addition, the view of the magical mountains of the Chiemgau Alps and across to the Hohe Tauern. An unforgettable experience. Hikers get their money's worth here. There are extremely worthwhile destinations on well-marked paths from the mountain station, such as: the high-altitude circular hiking trail around the "small and large Staffen" or the new Staffen mountain forest adventure trail. A fantastic hiking offer for families. Friedenrath, Hochplatte, Kampenwand and many idyllic alpine pastures. Crossings and descents to other valley locations allow further interesting tour combinations.

Free parking at the valley station.

On December 25, 2010, the Hochplattenbahn started operating again after extensive modernization work. The mountain and valley stations have been completely rebuilt, a new rope has been installed and new chairs have been installed, which are equipped with both a holder for transporting sleds and a heat-insulating thermal pad. Also new is the specially prepared high-altitude winter hiking trail around the Staffn, which, with a length of approx. 3.5 km, is also easy to manage for families with children or seniors.

Our hiking recommendation:

Marquartstein - Weidenau - Hochplatte

Link to the Marquartstein webcam

Hochplattenbahn - Schloßstr. 46 - 83250 Marquartstein-Niedernfels
info phone  08641-7216 oder 6995-58, homepage: www.hochplattenbahn.de, e-Mail:info@marquartstein.de

The Staffen mountain adventure trail is an experience for families with children

With its 20 exciting stations for hiking, playing and exploring, the Staffen mountain forest adventure trail invites you. But the circular route does not only have something to offer for little explorers and sporty mountaineers! There are fantastic views of the surrounding Chiemgau mountains with Gederer Wand and Kampenwand, as well as the beautiful Chiemsee and the Achental. The best time for a family excursion to the mountain forest adventure trail on the Staffen is from April to October. You should plan around 1 ½ to 2 hours for the around 4.25 kilometer long, easy hike

The 6 most beautiful hiking tours from the mountain station 

Panoramic circular hiking trail around the Staffen with a fantastic view of Lake Chiemsee and Chiemgau, as already described as a prepared winter hiking trail

With the chairlift to the mountain station (Staffn-Alm). This is the starting point
of the high-altitude hiking trail around the small and large Staffen. On the easy and promising path you have a wonderful view of the Chiemsee, the Kampenwand and the Gedererwand. Walking time: approx. 1 hour / length: 3.5 km / difference in altitude: approx. 150 m / path no.: 48

to the Hefteralm

(Operated from mid-May to early October) From the exit at the mountain station via the forest path to the Hefteralm. With a snack you can strengthen yourself for the subsequent descent via the Hufnagel and Rachelalm to the valley station.
Walking time: Approx. 1 hour there (easy hike) / descent to the valley station: approx. 1.5 hours / path no.: 47

Summit hike to the Hochplatte

From the mountain station, the initially easy path continues via the Plattenalm (walking time approx. 3/4 hours) in the direction of the Haberspitz. After the gate, turn left up to the summit (sure-footedness required). Arrived at the summit cross (1586m), you can enjoy the wonderful panoramic view of the Bavarian and Tyrolean mountains, as well as the foothills of the Alps. Walking time: there and back about 3 hours / length: there and back about 6.5 km / difference in altitude: 530m / path no.: 4

to the Piesenhauser Hochalm

(Operated from around mid-June to mid-October) On the same path as to the Hochplatte to the Haberspitz. At the summit there is a slight descent to the Hochalm (1350 m). As an alternative, you can take the way back below the Friedenrath to the mountain station. Walking time: there and back approx. 3 hours / path no.: 4 turns into path no.: 66

to the Kampenwand

A demanding tour, which also offers many interesting vantage points, runs from the mountain station via the Piesenhauser Hochalm to the east summit (1669 m) of the Kampenwand massif. The summit ascent and descent requires increased surefootedness. Walking time: there and back about 7 hours / length: there and back about 14 km / path no.: 4 then no.: 66

Valley hike

From the mountain station you hike down the easy forest path to the valley station of the cable car. Walking time: approx. 1 hour / length: 3.5 km / difference in altitude: 430 m / path no.: 4