Aschau i.Chiemgau brings together a range of interests and attractions: moorland, views of the valley and peaks, and regional history at the museum. The accessible nature trail at the Aschau Moorbadeplatz is a 1.2-kilometer circular route; the Aschau Slow-Down Trail offers a different focus, with its scenic viewpoints. This lets you decide based on your interests whether you would rather spend time outdoors or learn about the region’s history.
Moorland, Circular Trails and Views
The accessible nature trail is a wheelchair-friendly circular route through the moorland at the Aschau Moorbadeplatz. It is 1.2 kilometers long. At the Moorbadeplatz, bathing in moor water, a Kneipp facility and a barefoot path are all available. If you plan to use these facilities, check locally for their respective operating hours.
The Aschau Slow-Down Trail offers views of the Aschau Valley, Hohenaschau Castle, the parish church of the “Presentation of the Lord,” and the peaks of the Kampenwand. This trail focuses on specific views of the landscape and buildings. The nature trail and the Slow-Down Trail offer different experiences: one is a circular route through the moorland, while the other is defined by the viewpoints mentioned above.
Regional History at the Priental Museum
The Priental Museum documents the ironworking industry and the history of the Cramer-Klett family across two floors. On the ground floor, the local history and heritage association also presents the regional iron industry’s history, which spans more than three centuries—from the mid-16th century to the end of the 19th century. Visitors interested in regional economic and family history will find both presented in the context of Aschau’s culture and local history.
The Priental Museum and its adjoining Burgladerl shop are generally open during the times when castle tours take place. Check the current availability of castle tours before visiting. This allows you to plan your museum visit around the relevant visiting hours, rather than assuming it has separate opening hours.
Trails, Tours and Transport
The Sinnstifterweg runs between Aschau im Chiemgau and Sachrang. It is freely accessible and can be walked in either direction. If you include the route in your plans, check local route conditions before setting out. The Schossrinner Waterfall Segway tour starts at the Priental-Halle in Aschau i.Chiemgau and runs through the Priental towards Hohenaschau Castle; the routes follow the Prien River. Before making specific plans, check current availability and the schedule with the provider.
Bicycles can be taken free of charge on the RB 52 between Aschau and Prien, subject to available capacity, so this is not guaranteed. Check the railway operator’s current conditions before travelling. Separately, across the wider travel region, guests from Aschau and Sachrang with a valid guest card can use public transport in MVV zones 5 to 12 free of charge. Check the current local guest card conditions in advance.
Winter Activities in the Priental
The wider Priental travel region has 18.5 kilometers of cross-country ski trails, plus around 20 kilometers of cleared or rolled winter hiking trails. These figures refer to different activities: cross-country skiing on trails or hiking on cleared or rolled paths. The length of the winter hiking trails is approximate, and trail conditions vary from winter to winter. Check local conditions when planning a route.
More to Explore in the Wider Rosenheim Travel Region
The wider Rosenheim travel region also has its own cultural and nature attractions. The museum at 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, workshops and technical installations from the Chiemgau. It offers private tours and group activities; advance arrangements may be needed for group visits.
Established in 2010, the Moorland Educational Trail between Amerang and Halfing explains how the moorland formed after the Ice Age and explores the local animal and plant life. Alongside the attractions in Aschau, the wider Rosenheim travel region thus offers additional experiences specifically associated with Amerang and Halfing.
Discover more destinations: Sachrang, Albaching, Neubeuern, Vogtareuth, Samerberg, Söchtenau, Bad Feilnbach, Bruckmühl.
Back to the wider travel guide: Rosenheim.
