Hinterthal: Panoramic Circular Trail, Natural Monument and Church History

Hinterthal appeals to travellers who want to combine experiences in nature, physical activity and a place with a long-established history. A panoramic circular trail, the Triefen Waterfall as a natural monument and the development of a small wooden chapel into a Baroque church give your stay different points of focus. When looking for a holiday apartment, you can therefore consider which of these experiences should be the main focus of your trip.

Panoramic Circular Trail and Natural Monument

The Hinterthal panoramic circular trail is a 7.4-kilometre circular hike with 330 metres of elevation gain and around 2.5 hours of walking time. These figures provide a concrete basis for planning your day. The trail starts and ends at the church in Hinterthal, where free parking is available. If you are travelling with children or in a larger group, you can use the distance and walking time alone to assess whether the circular hike fits your planned daily routine, without assuming a specific walking speed.

Another prominent natural feature is the Triefen Waterfall in Hinterthal. It is designated as a natural monument at Hochkönig. Anyone who wants to consciously include water and landscapes in their travel plans can make this destination a focus of its own. Combining the circular hike with the natural monument offers various possibilities for a more active or more observant day of travel.

Activities in Different Seasons

The Hochmaisbahn starts at the entrance to Hinterthal and takes visitors to Hochmais and Gabühel. The Hochmaisbahn also connects Hinterthal with Dienten. In Hinterthal, skiing on the slopes is promoted as a winter activity, and there are cross-country ski trails in the village. This allows you to consider different forms of winter sports when choosing your travel period, without limiting your days to a single activity.

Hiking and biking are also listed as leisure activities in Hinterthal. One specifically named hiking experience is the “Following the Herbs” tour, which starts at the Hochmaisbahn car park.

Church History in Hinterthal

The history of the church also provides a distinct point of focus. The history of the church in Hinterthal first mentions a small wooden chapel around 1600. In 1739, the bequest of the entire estate of the Almer vicar Martin Weißbacher made it possible to remodel and expand the simple chapel in Hinterthal into a Baroque church. Anyone interested in regional architectural and church history will find a specific point of reference here alongside the experiences in nature and sport. This historical development can be viewed as a separate part of the stay, without equating it with the current leisure activities.

Getting There and Choosing Accommodation

Bus route 620 connects Saalfelden, Maria Alm, Hinterthal and Dienten am Hochkönig. In addition, stress-free travel is possible within Maria Alm, Hintermoos, Hinterthal, Dienten and Mühlbach. These transport connections are a practical consideration when planning your trip. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Hinterthal, you can first decide whether you primarily want to experience the circular trail, the Hochmaisbahn, the cross-country ski trails, nature or the church history. This means that your choice of accommodation is guided by the desired focus of your holiday rather than just by a single keyword.

For your further search, you can also choose Unken, Hütten, Königsleiten, Piesendorf, Vorderglemm, Bramberg, Sankt Georgen and Berg.

To the higher-level travel overview: Zell Am See.