Kiefersfelden: Waterways and Energy Hiking Trail
Accommodation in Kiefersfelden
In Kiefersfelden, water and energy lead to a variety of discoveries: the Inn ferry connects the town with Ebbs/Eichelwang in Tyrol, a hiking trail follows the Kieferbach stream and passes through Gießenbach Gorge, and the Kieferer Energy Hiking Trail focuses on the use of natural resources. If you are looking for a holiday apartment, these themes can help you shape your vacation plans: first consider whether you want to focus on a ferry connection, a trail with a named destination, or stops exploring technology and energy.
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Take the Inn Ferry to Tyrol
The Inn ferry connects Kiefersfelden with Ebbs/Eichelwang in Tyrol. It is made of larch wood using traditional craftsmanship and measures 11 m long and 2.80 m wide. It can carry twelve passengers as well as bicycles. It began operating in May 2023. If you want to make the ferry crossing a fixed part of your day’s plans, check the current timetable in advance.
Hiking along the Kieferbach and through the gorge
The Kiefersfelden–Gießenbach Gorge–Schopperalm hiking trail runs from the town center along the Kieferbach, past Bavaria’s largest waterwheel and through Gießenbach Gorge to the Schopperalm. The route description thus combines a clearly named trail with several notable stops. Important for your plans: Gießenbach Gorge is closed seasonally. Check whether it is open to pass through before your visit.
Energy Hiking Trail: Water, Technology and Nature
At 23 stops, the Kieferer Energy Hiking Trail shows how the health resort of Kiefersfelden has responsibly and sustainably used its abundant water, forest resources and solar energy for over 500 years. The blue section features Kiefersfelden’s smallest, largest and oldest hydroelectric power plants, each of which uses a different technology. Here, you can explore not only the differences in the size and age of the facilities, but also compare their technology: each power plant works in its own way.
Along the Energy Hiking Trail, adults and children can discover energy snails, hidden channels, power plant turbines, weirs, a surge tank and a water playground. The trail themes have different focuses: the route to the Schopperalm emphasizes the journey from the town center to the destination, while the Energy Hiking Trail centers on its stops, power plant technology and the use of resources. Choose the focus that best suits your plans for an outing.
Culture in the wider Rosenheim travel destination
In the wider Rosenheim travel destination, attractions in Amerang complement these themes with castle architecture, rural building traditions and moorland landscapes. The museum in Amerang Castle offers insights into castle architecture and the history of the noble family. The Amerang Farmhouse Museum, run by the District of Upper Bavaria, features farmhouses, craft buildings and technical facilities from the Chiemgau region.
The moorland nature trail, established in 2010 between Amerang and Halfing, explains how the moorland landscape formed after the Ice Age and introduces the native animal and plant life. The themes therefore vary: castle architecture and the history of a noble family sit alongside farmhouses, crafts and technology, as well as the natural history of the moor. The Amerang Open-Air Museum offers individual guided tours and group activities. Before visiting, check which options are currently available; groups may need to make arrangements in advance.
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