Tacherting: Barefoot Trail, Cycling Route and Mill History

You can get to know Tacherting through a variety of experiences: a short barefoot trail with changing surfaces, a cycling route through the town and stories that go back as far as the 11th century. There is also a school museum open to visitors by appointment and a brewery story that begins with an 80-litre wash boiler. This gives you a choice of nature experiences, outdoor activities and cultural history when planning your holiday.

Barefoot Trail, Cycling Route and Hiking Destinations

The circular trail in St. Michael is suitable for families, pushchairs and people with mobility impairments. At around 100 metres long, it has 15 stations with different surfaces where you can experience Tacherting’s natural surroundings barefoot. The approximate length and changing surfaces define the character of the trail: the focus is on the sensory experience of different textures, rather than on a long walk.

The Traun-Alz Cycle Path also passes through Tacherting. In the wider region, hiking trails in the Alz Valley connect the area with destinations such as the castle of the robber knight Heinz von Stein an der Traun, the pilgrimage town of Altötting and the Baroque collegiate church of Baumburg. This allows you to distinguish between different ways of experiencing the region: the short barefoot trail in St. Michael, cycling on a route through Tacherting and hiking trails in the Alz Valley with regional destinations.

History and Culture in Tacherting

The eventful history of the Mussenmühle in Tacherting goes back as far as the 11th century. At Weißbräu Schwendl, it all began in 1935 with an 80-litre wash boiler; today, the fourth generation is responsible for the range of wheat beers. The two stories have different historical timeframes: the mill’s history reaches far back, while the brewery has a specific starting point linked to a memorable detail.

The Chiemgau School Museum offers another cultural experience. Visitors can make an appointment to explore the museum and hear anecdotes from times past, so be sure to arrange your visit in advance. Tacherting indoor swimming pool may also be useful for your planning: the municipality announced that the public would be able to use it again for the first time on Monday, 21 September 2026. If you plan to visit, check the current public opening times beforehand.

The Wider Regional Setting: Traunstein

The wider destination of Traunstein includes Lake Chiemsee and Lake Waginger See, both in the district of Traunstein. The Chiemgau Alps have more than 170 alpine pastures and peaks reaching up to 2,000 metres. Protected areas also shape the wider region: the Seeoner Seen are nature reserves in the district of Traunstein, while Lake Waginger See and Lake Tachinger See are designated as a landscape conservation area. These protected areas help preserve biodiversity, safeguard rare habitats and protect the natural and cultural landscape.

The town of Traunstein also has its own cultural history. Preserved saltworks buildings and the Salinenkapelle chapel offer a glimpse into the town’s important salt history; the Salinenkapelle is the largest chapel in Germany. A historic town walk passes the Kulturforum Klosterkirche and then continues to the Salinenkapelle, the saltworks buildings and the Salinenpark, established in 2019. Further insights can be found at the brewery museum near Jacklturm, which belongs to Hofbräuhaus Traunstein, and at the Heimathaus. The latter houses a town and toy museum with exhibits on civic culture, sacred art and the history of the saltworks.

Choose the Holiday Destination That Suits Your Plans

When looking for a holiday apartment in Tacherting, the experiences you want may help you decide: if you want your stay to focus mainly on local trails and activities, the barefoot trail and the cycling route through Tacherting are good places to start. You will need to arrange a museum visit in advance. If you also want to include the lakes, Alps and cultural attractions across the wider destination of Traunstein, plan on a broader regional scale. This can help you decide what kind of holiday you want before searching for a suitable apartment.

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Go to the wider travel overview: Traunstein.