Söchtenau: Moorland, Lake and Film Location
Accommodation in Söchtenau
Söchtenau is a destination for guests looking to combine moorland landscapes and water. The small Lake Siferlinger lies at the edge of the extensive Stucksdorfer Moor. This distinctive natural setting continues in the Moor and Valley Landscapes near Söchtenau Protected Landscape Area, which encompasses a valley as well as moorland and a lake.
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Moorland, lake and valley in the protected landscape area
The Moor and Valley Landscapes near Söchtenau Protected Landscape Area covers about 443 hectares. It includes Stucksdorfer Moos, Hintermoos, Lake Siferlinger and Schwabering Valley. The protected area therefore encompasses several named landscape areas, not just a single body of water.
The names bring the different features to life: Stucksdorfer Moos and Hintermoos represent moorland landscapes, Lake Siferlinger is the body of water, and Schwabering Valley is another landscape area. If you are looking for a holiday destination with a focus on nature, you will find a clear emphasis here that extends beyond the lake alone. The approximate area also gives you an idea of the scale of the protected area: it covers around 443 hectares.
Walks and swimming in Stucksdorfer Moor
In the municipality of Söchtenau, holidaymakers can enjoy long walks in Stucksdorfer Moor and go swimming. These are two different ways to make the most of the landscape during your holiday: longer walks on foot and time for swimming. When planning your stay, you can consider which activity best suits your holiday days, or whether you would like to combine both. This is a useful starting point when looking for a holiday apartment: think about which nature experiences you would like to shape your stay, and include Söchtenau in your selection with this focus in mind.
A historic film shoot in Krottenmühl
Söchtenau’s history also has a cultural connection: in 2013, Lake Simssee in Krottenmühl, in the municipality of Söchtenau, and the adjoining restaurant served as a filming location for The Rosenheim Cops. The year makes this connection a specific chapter in the town’s history. Fans of the series will find a special pop-culture connection here; at the same time, the filming history adds another perspective on the municipality alongside its natural attractions.
More topics in the wider Rosenheim destination
In the wider Rosenheim destination, culture and the interpretation of landscape history complement Söchtenau’s natural attractions. The museum at Amerang Castle offers insights into the castle’s architecture and the history of the noble family. The Amerang Farmhouse Museum, run by the Upper Bavaria district, showcases farmhouses, craft buildings and technical installations from the Chiemgau region. Amerang Open-Air Museum offers private tours and group activities; groups may need to make arrangements in advance.
The Moorland Nature Trail, established in 2010, is also in the wider Rosenheim destination, between Amerang and Halfing. It explains how the moorland landscape formed after the Ice Age and introduces the native animal and plant life. Different interests thus sit side by side: Söchtenau’s landscapes encompass moorland, a lake, a valley, walks and swimming; the examples from the wider Rosenheim destination add castle architecture, rural life and the formation of moorland landscapes. This distinction can help you better align the focus of your trip with your search for a suitable holiday apartment.
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Discover more destinations: Prutting, Bernau Am Chiemsee, Eggstätt, Prien Am Chiemsee, Halfing, Riedering, Wasserburg Am Inn, Bad Endorf.
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