Vachendorf: Cross-Country Skiing, Scenery and Culture

Cross-country skiing on Hochberg

The Tobi Angerer trail brings together two aspects that are useful when planning a trip: varied cross-country ski routes and panoramic views of the Alpine range. The character of the routes and the views describe different aspects of the same trail. Compare the location of a specific property with the places you plan to visit each day.

Landscape and local history in Vachendorf

Lake Tüttensee is a dead-ice lake in the Bavarian Chiemgau and lies within the municipalities of Grabenstätt and Vachendorf. Its shores are home to a nature conservation area rich in species. The lake offers a different perspective on the landscape than the trail on Hochberg: here, the focus is on the lake and its protected shores; there, on cross-country ski routes and views of the Alpine range.

Another local point of reference is St. George’s Chapel in Vachendorf. It was once a widely known place of pilgrimage. An official walking route to the chapel starts at Vachendorf town hall; it takes about 20 minutes to reach the chapel on foot. This gives you both a cross-country skiing option and a historic site with its own walking route to consider when planning your stay.

Local recreational facilities also include an outdoor swimming pool and a tennis court. If you plan to use either of these facilities, check the current conditions of use before your visit.

Traunstein as the wider regional setting

The wider destination of Traunstein offers a broader regional perspective. Lake Chiemsee and Lake Waginger See are located in the district of Traunstein. The Chiemgau Alps have more than 170 alpine pastures and peaks rising to up to 2,000 metres.

The categories of protected areas in the district also differ: the Seeoner Lakes are designated as a nature reserve, while Lake Waginger See and Lake Tachinger See are designated as a landscape conservation area. These designated protected areas help preserve biodiversity, safeguard rare habitats and protect the natural and cultural landscape. For trip planning, this provides a regional perspective that extends beyond the local points of reference in Vachendorf.

Culture and history in the town of Traunstein

In the town of Traunstein, the historic town walk passes the Cultural Forum at the Monastery Church and then continues to the Saltworks Chapel, the saltworks houses and the Salinenpark, built in 2019. The preserved saltworks houses and Saltworks Chapel offer insight into Traunstein’s important salt history. The Saltworks Chapel is the largest chapel in Germany.

The city’s museums offer further ways to explore its culture. The Heimathaus houses a local history and toy museum, with exhibits on bourgeois culture, religious art and the history of the saltworks. The brewery museum near Jackl Tower is part of the Hofbräuhaus Traunstein.

Match your chosen focus with the exact location of your accommodation and the places you plan to visit each day.

For the broader travel overview: Bergen.