Dorfheim: Castle, Plague Cross and Trails

Dorfheim Castle, the plague cross and several routes give you concrete points of reference for considering Dorfheim as a possible destination. If you are looking for accommodation in Dorfheim, details about its culture and trails can help you explore the area according to your interests.

Dorfheim Castle and its architecture

The Federal Monuments Authority's list of protected monuments dated 30 June 2025 lists Dorfheim Castle at Dorfheimerstraße 25 in Dorfheim as a protected monument. Its distinctive architectural features include a high hipped roof and two corner towers. These specific features give the castle its own character, without requiring any further architectural details.

Historic stops and route details

The History Experience Trail offers 13 partly interactive stops covering the Ice Age, Roman times and other historical periods. It runs along Dorfheimer Straße to Dorfheim Castle, through the village district of Dorfheim and onto Abdeckerweg, about 350 metres beyond the castle. The stops and route thus combine historical themes with a clearly traceable sequence. The content of individual stops may be updated.

The History Experience Trail starts at Saalfelden railway station. You can reach the station from Saalfelden town centre by Postbus. Public transport services and timetables may change; check the latest information before travelling.

The “Saalfelden from the outside” loop also leads to Dorfheim Castle: it runs from Biberburg on the Harhamerbach stream, past the plague cross on Gründbichl, to the castle. The different route descriptions therefore lead to the castle, while the History Experience Trail also includes its historic stops and the section through the village district of Dorfheim.

Lenzing Loop: distance and trail surface

The Lenzing Loop is rated moderate, is 12.4 kilometres long and is listed as taking 3 hours and 5 minutes. It passes through Dorfheim and has a variety of surfaces, including natural trails. After the plague cross, it follows a farm track along the Saalach. When planning, both the distance and stated duration, as well as the changes in trail surfaces, are relevant.

The plague cross and its surroundings

The plague cross is a memorial to people who fell victim to plague epidemics. The S7 Plague Cross Loop reaches the historic plague cross and then continues along a narrow asphalt road into the village district of Dorfheim. In the area around Dorfheim, the Plague Cross Loop passes a memorial to the victims of plague epidemics and offers views of Lichtenberg Castle and the hermitage. These views are weather-dependent.

More information for finding your way on the Great Saalfelden Loop

The Great Saalfelden Loop passes through Euring, Dorfheim, Bachwinkel and Wiesing. Along the way, it passes, among other places, the Dorfheimer Schlossstüberl, where you can stop for refreshments. The “Saalfelden Wiesing (B311)” stop is about a ten-minute walk from the starting point of the loop. This is the approximate walking time from the stop to the starting point.

The routes differ according to the information available for planning: the History Experience Trail focuses on 13 historic stops; the Lenzing Loop specifies its distance, difficulty and duration; and the described route of the S7 Plague Cross Loop includes the memorial and the road section that follows. Routes and conditions may change; check the latest route description before setting out.

For the broader travel overview: Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer.