Tour through the Kendlmühlfilzen: Discover Traunstein's Moor Landscape Anew

Discovering Moorlands, Breathing History: Experience the Kendlmühlfilzen with an Expert's Perspective

This guided city tour into nature combines cultural enrichment with a rare discovery experience: From the meeting point at the Chiemgauhalle in Traunstein, we head towards Kendlmühlfilzen – one of the largest raised bogs in Bavaria. Under expert guidance, you will explore authentic moor landscapes, feel history in your hands, and experience the quiet, archaic atmosphere of a unique natural space.

Raised Bog to Touch: Flora, Fauna, and Landscape Drama

Between Lake Chiemsee and the Chiemgau Alps, the Kendlmühlfilzen unfolds as an 800-hectare raised bog. Renaturation efforts since the 1990s have allowed typical bog plants such as sphagnum moss, sundew, and cotton grass to return; rare dragonflies, lapwings, and other bird species find habitat here. On boardwalks and flat paths, wide views open up to the Alpine rim – ideal conditions for nature photography and immersive sensory experiences.

Traces of Peat: Industrial Culture and Regional Memory

The former usage still shapes the landscape today: manual peat cuts, old tracks of the field railway, and the peat station Rottau as an industrial monument from 1920 tell of the daily working life of past generations. The museum and open-air area document the cultural heritage, the history of peat extraction technology, and the ecological importance of intact moors for climate, water balance, and biodiversity.

Gently On The Way: Nature Conservation Meets Visitor Comfort

The route follows well-maintained paths with minimal elevation gain – perfect for connoisseurs, families, and curious explorers. Sturdy footwear is recommended. Parking is available in Traunstein at the large parking lot P3 Festplatz (Siegsdorfer Straße) as well as at the moor access points and museum locations around Grassau/Rottau; public transport and shuttle buses facilitate arrival and departure.

Conclusion

What can you expect? A relaxed, professionally informed nature and cultural tour that brings moors to life: the architecture of the landscape, historical connections, local history, and an authentic atmosphere – compact, vivid, and experience-oriented. Secure your spots now and see the Kendlmühlfilzen with new eyes.

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Sources:

• City of Traunstein – Parking Garages and Large Parking Lots
• Chiemsee-Alpenland Tourism – Moor Experience Kendlmühlfilzn
• Museum Peat Station – Raised Bog Kendlmühlfilzen
• Tourist Information Grassau – Nature Reserve Kendlmühlfilzen