Chiemgau Alps

The Chiemgau Alps are a sub-range of the Northern Limestone Alps in southeastern Bavaria, Germany, known for rugged limestone peaks and alpine meadows. The range includes multiple popular hiking and climbing summits and borders the Chiemsee lake region.

Peak highlights include summits that reach nearly 2,000 metres, with marked trails, ridges and local ski areas used in winter. The terrain offers a mix of day-hike routes, via ferrata sections and longer mountain tours.

Geologically the range is composed mainly of limestone and dolomite characteristic of the Northern Limestone Alps. Traditional alpine agriculture, summer pastures and mountain huts are common on lower slopes.

Geographically the Chiemgau Alps lie in Bavaria near the Austrian border, east of the Chiemsee and within reach of towns such as Traunstein and Ruhpolding; they form part of the eastern Bavarian pre-Alpine landscape.

• Alpine character: Part of the Northern Limestone Alps, featuring steep limestone faces, alpine pastures and a mix of hiking and winter-sport opportunities.

What to See #

• Sonntagshorn: The highest summit in the range, reaching approximately 1,961 metres and popular with hikers for panoramic views over surrounding valleys and lakes.
• Kampenwand: A well-known rock massif offering climbing routes and a cable car on its northern side, frequently used as an access point for day hikes and ski terrain.
• Hochgern: A prominent peak rising to roughly 1,748 metres with marked hiking trails and alpine meadows on its slopes.