Schnappenstein

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  • access_time6:15 hDuration
  • arrow_right_alt13,5 kmDistance
  • terrain1531 mHighest point
  • trending_up864 mUphill
  • trending_down863 mDownhill
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Schnappenstein Kreuz mit Bank.jpg

Tour information

From Altmühl follow the signs to the Stubenalm. You first hike along a narrow gravel path, then through a forest. After the forest you cross an alpine meadow on a narrow path until a forest road leads you to the Stubenalm. The alpine pasture serves snacks from its own farm such as bacon, mountain sausage, cheese and bread.  After the small, peaceful hamlet with the alpine huts, follow the path across alpine pastures up to the Schnappenalmen. If someone of the Lower Schnappenalm is present, they serve drinks and small snacks. After the Upper Schnappenalm, you have a wonderful view of the Kaiser Mountains at the summit cross of the Schnappen (1,546 m). You continue hiking, always slightly uphill and downhill over a ridge until you finally reach the Schnappenstein (1,490 m). From the small chapel you can see until Walchsee and the Chiemgau Alps.
You hike back along the same route as far as the Stubenalm. After the Stubenalm take the hiking trail to the Foischingalm. At the hut, you can buy cheese or a cold drink (self-service fridge) before returning to your starting point down the valley.
 

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Schnappenstein

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  • Alpine trails with partially exposed sections
  • - outdoor clothing
    - sturdy shoes
    - Sufficient food and drinks
    - First aid kit
    - Mobile phone with full battery & charger
    - Hiking map & guide literature
    - GPS device or download the GPS data to your mobile phone if necessary
    - Sun protection (sunglasses, sun cream, cap)
    - Rain protection
    - Cash
  • Coming from Kitzbühel/St Johann on the B161, drive towards Salzburg. In St. Johann, leave the second roundabout on Salzburger Straße at the second exit. Take the exit left to Kössen/Schwendt and drive slightly uphill on the B176. You will next pass the Kirchdorf district of Gasteig and shortly afterwards you will reach Gasthof Altmühl.

    Coming from Waidring/Erpfendorf/Kirchdorf, head towards St. Johann. Follow the B178 and turn right towards Kirchdorf. At the church in Kirchdorf take the Gasteiger Straße in the direction of Kössen/Schendt. Drive slightly uphill on the B176. You will then pass the Kirchdorf district of Gasteig and shortly afterwards you will reach Gasthof Altmühl.

    This will take you to the St. Johann in Tirol region: 
    https://www.kitzbueheler-alpen.com/en/stjo/getting-here/holidays.html
  • Postbus 4000 Getting off station: Kirchdorf in Tirol Altmühle
  • Parking lot below the Gasthof Altmühle (Altmühle 1)

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