Chiemgau Alps, Northern Limestone Alps in Bavaria, Germany and Tyrol, Austria.
The Chiemgau Alps extend 60 kilometers from the Inn River to the Salzach River, reaching heights of 1,961 meters at Sonntagshorn peak.
The mountain range formed during the Alpine orogeny through the convergence of tectonic plates, creating layers of sedimentary rocks from the Mesozoic period.
Mountain communities in the Chiemgau Alps maintain traditional agricultural practices and celebrate seasonal festivals throughout the northern limestone region.
The region connects to major transportation networks via the A8 highway between Munich and Salzburg, with multiple access points to hiking trails.
The northern edge features steep drops to the foothills, while the southern section contains prominent peaks like Steinplatte and Geigelstein.
Location: Bavaria
Location: Tyrol
Location: Salzburg
Elevation above the sea: 1,961 m
Made from material: sedimentary rock
Part of: Bavarian Alps
GPS coordinates: 47.71670,12.55000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:55
Bavaria combines medieval castles, baroque churches and natural areas. The region features palaces in forests, old monasteries near rivers and mountain lakes in the Alps. The cities maintain their medieval architecture while the landscape includes mountains, lakes and historical hiking trails.
Kufstein Fortress
32.3 km
Bad Reichenhall Ice Rink roof collapse
25.3 km
Hochstaufen
22.8 km
Predigtstuhl Cable Car
24.1 km
Hohenaschau Castle
17.9 km
Predigtstuhl
24.7 km
Steinplatte
12.7 km
Hochfelln
5.1 km
Schloss Wildenwart
21.7 km
Geigelstein
16.2 km
Reisach Priory
28.6 km
Rauschberg
10.2 km
Schlafende Hexe
27.8 km
St. Fabian and Sebastian
28.7 km
Alte Saline
24.5 km
Sonntagshorn
11.6 km
Hochries
22.8 km
Hochgern
4.6 km
Kloster Maria Eck
10 km
Heuberg
27.4 km
Entenlochklamm
12.1 km
Burg Marquartstein
7.5 km
Inn Glacier
29.9 km
University of Applied Sciences Kufstein
31.9 km
Zwiesel
20.5 km
Palace Staufeneck
26.2 km
Kirche St. Zeno (Bad Reichenhall)
25.4 km
Pyramidenspitze
23.7 kmReviews
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