Trostberg: Trails along the Alz and views as far as the Alps
Accommodation in Trostberg on the Alz
Discover Trostberg along the Alz and at various destinations in town. Shady riverside paths invite you to stroll; at the gravel banks, you can linger by the river or cool off in the water. There are also viewpoints, a town museum and opportunities for active pursuits. The mix offers a variety of ways to enjoy your stay—from quiet breaks by the river to trails with views across the small town.
Blick auf die historische Altstadt von Trostberg an der Alz mit dem Flusslauf der Alz.
Photo: Flodur63 via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Trails between the Alz, fields and viewpoints
The Oberfeldkirchner Runde route crosses open fields and passes through quiet forests on its way to Trostberg. Along the way, there are views across the small town and as far as the Alps. The Schlossberg trails serve a different purpose: they provide the shortest route from Trostberg’s old town to the hospital. From one of the town’s highest points, on a clear day you can see across Trostberg, to Baumburg Monastery in neighboring Altenmarkt, and as far as the Berchtesgaden and Chiemgau Alps. The trails therefore differ both in their routes and in the views they offer.
There are also various ways to spend time outdoors right by the Alz. Shady paths are ideal for walks, while the gravel banks invite you to linger on the riverbank or cool off in the river. Picnics are possible in the rose garden. Seating is available; alternatively, you can bring your own blanket. This makes it easy to plan both some exercise and a longer break in different locations.
Active pursuits in different seasons
When weather conditions allow, several kilometers of cross-country ski trails are groomed around Trostberg in winter. In warmer months, the heated outdoor swimming pool in Trostberg is an option: it has a 50-meter sports pool and a 220-meter-long outdoor swimming channel. Check current operating and seasonal availability before your visit.
Another specific place to visit is the skate park on Jahnstraße, opposite the P9 Festplatz/Sportzentrum parking lot. Together with the trails, outdoor pool and riverside areas, it expands the range of activities without requiring every experience to follow the same daily rhythm.
Local history and a wider landscape
Under the motto “Living Past,” the Trostberg Town Museum displays around 22,000 objects. They are spread across 35 rooms and four floors. The size of the collection and its different levels give a museum visit a different focus from a day on the trails or by the river: here, the town’s history takes center stage.
Traunstein is also part of the wider travel region. The district of Traunstein is home to Lake Chiemsee and Lake Waginger See; the Chiemgau Alps have more than 170 alpine pastures and peaks reaching up to 2,000 meters. The Seeoner Seen lakes are listed as a nature reserve in the district, while Lake Waginger See and Lake Tachinger See are listed as a landscape conservation area. These regional landscapes and protected areas offer a distinct perspective on the district.
If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Trostberg, you can consider which experiences you want to shape your stay: walks along the Alz, trails with views, local history or active pursuits. This lets you tailor your search to your preferred itinerary rather than deciding based on just one excursion destination.
Discover more destinations: Traunreut, Tacherting, Nußdorf, Altenmarkt an der Alz, Siegsdorf, Chieming, Taching, Fridolfing.
For the broader travel overview: Traunstein.
