SalzAlpen-Steig (2. Stage) from Grassau to Bracht-Alm

The physically demanding stage of the SalzAlpenSteig is not that spectacular at the beginning, but towards the end it offers some real highlights of the entire SalzAlpenSteig with the view from the Schnappenkirche and the very idyllic alpine pastures (Staudacher Alm and Brachtalm). Tourist Information Grassau (Kirchplatz 3) - Zeppelinhöhe (Niedernfels/Piesenhausen) - Marquartstein - Schnappenkirche - Staudacheralm - Brachtalm The start of the SalzAlpenSteig is already quite something with the second stage from Grassau to Brachtalm, both in terms of altitude (1441 m) and the length of the stage (18.2 km). From the beautiful market town of Grassau, located near Lake Chiemsee, we first hike along the Zeppelinhöhe above the towns of Niedernfels and Piesenhausen until we reach the center of Marquartstein. On this route we already get our first glimpses of the later highlights of the tour, such as the Schnappenkirche, built in 1637 by Wolfgang König, with its unique view of Lake Chiemsee and the surrounding villages. In Marquartstein we cross the Tiroler Achen and make our way to the church, always hiking slightly uphill through the beautiful forest of the Schnappenberg. A visit to the church (via a small side path) is an absolute must for every hiker and is an ideal place for a snack. We then continue through natural mixed forest to the Staudacheralm. Along alpine pastures and again through a short stretch of forest we reach our overnight accommodation, the cozy Brachtalm. Special tip: Take the Hochplatten Bahn up to the mountain forest adventure trail around the Staffen. From the Schnappenkirche at 1,260 meters you have a wonderful view of the Chiemsee and the Kendelmühl Filz in Grassau. You can find out about places to stop off at the Tourist Information in Grassau (Tel. +49 8641 / 69796-0) and at the Achental Tourismus gKU office in Unterwössen (Tel. +49 8641 / 5979110)