Bergen: Hochfelln, Moor and Village Life

When looking for accommodation in Bergen, you can first consider which aspects of the village you want to shape your stay: the Hochfelln and its trails, Bergen Moor, or attractions right in the town centre. These destinations offer different highlights.

Hochfelln: Cable Car, Mountain and Natural Snow

The Bergen Hochfelln cable car takes passengers to the 1,674-metre-high Hochfelln in 15 minutes. The journey time helps you plan how long to allow for the cable car ascent; check operating details before your visit. The Hochfelln can also be reached on foot or by bike. Activities listed include hiking, Nordic walking and mountain biking.

The surrounding area describes the Hochfelln as a natural snow paradise. If you are factoring winter conditions into your travel plans, check the latest snow and operating information for your specific stay.

Hiking Trails and Spa Park

A circular hiking trail leads from Bergen to the village district of Bernhaupten. The Bergen-Weißachental-Kohlstatt hike is rated easy and is 5.4 kilometres long. If you have a specific destination in mind, follow the circular trail to Bernhaupten; for a stated distance and difficulty rating, the Bergen-Weißachental-Kohlstatt hike provides more specific information. Check local conditions before setting out.

Bergen Spa Park is located right in the town centre. It has a Kneipp facility and a mini-golf course. The park complements the trails on the Hochfelln with an option in the town centre featuring two specific facilities. If these are important to your plans, check their current operating status before your visit.

Bergen Moor: Landscape and Conservation

Bergen Moor covers 400 hectares. It formed after the Chiemsee glacier melted, in an eastern bay of the primeval Chiemsee that has since silted up and was originally much larger. The history of its landscape explains why the moor offers a distinct focus alongside the mountain.

The protected areas cover different parts of the moor: the central raised bog area known as “Zetten” has been protected since 1978; the whole of Bergen Moor was designated a NATURA 2000 site in 2004. The moor is also home to one of the last populations of the bog orchid, which is threatened with extinction in Germany. The area’s significance therefore extends from its geological history to the protection of a rare plant population.

Theatre and Culture in Bergen

The Bergen theatre association was founded in 1879 by Josef Pletschacher and is one of the oldest associations in Bergen. In addition to traditional Bavarian rural comedies, it stages special productions for children, including fairy tales and crime plays. This adds a cultural dimension to village life that differs from the nature and outdoor activities on offer. If you would like to see a particular play, check the association’s website for currently scheduled performances.

Traunstein as the Wider Regional Context

The wider destination of Traunstein includes Lake Chiemsee and Lake Waginger See in the district, as well as more than 170 alpine pastures and peaks rising to 2,000 metres in the Chiemgau Alps.

The town of Traunstein also offers its own cultural and historical highlights: the preserved saltworks buildings and the saltworks chapel provide insight into the town’s salt-mining history; the chapel is the largest in Germany. A historic town walk passes the Klosterkirche cultural forum and then continues to the saltworks chapel, the saltworks buildings and the Salinenpark, established in 2019.

For regional comparisons, you can also find town pages for Vachendorf, Ruhpolding, Marquartstein, Schleching, Grassau, Inzell, Grabenstätt and Reit Im Winkl.

For the wider travel overview: Traunstein.