Ruhpolding
About Ruhpolding
A Bavarian heartland synonymous with world-class biathlon culture, folk traditions, and a gentle, family-oriented pace of life.
Highlights
- Biathlon world cup
- Bavarian folk culture
- Gentle valley trails
- Traditional wood-carved houses
Key Facts
- Altitude: 676m
- Top lift: 750m
- Ski pistes: 1km
- Ski lifts: 2
- Population: 7,235
- Lakes nearby: 13
- MTB trails: 128.6km
- Mountain huts: 3
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Ruhpolding
- Today: 5 to 16 °C, clear sky, 13 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 3286 m (2570 to 3510 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| wo 23 sep | 5 / 16 °C | clear sky | dry | 13 h sun |
| do 24 sep | 8 / 16 °C | rain showers | dry | 1 h sun |
| vr 25 sep | 4 / 15 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| za 26 sep | 6 / 21 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| zo 27 sep | 8 / 22 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| ma 28 sep | 10 / 24 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| di 29 sep | 13 / 23 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| wo 30 sep | 13 / 22 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| do 1 okt | 9 / 22 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| vr 2 okt | 13 / 19 °C | drizzle | dry | 2 h sun |
Things to do in Ruhpolding
Hikes nearby — Ruhpolding (20)
20+ curated hiking trails around Ruhpolding, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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European Long distance path E 4 - part Germany (region Chiemgau Alps)
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Via Alpina Purple A46
Ruhpolding - Marquartstein
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Via Alpina Purple A45
This stage through the Chiemgauer Alpen carries walkers from Unken to Ruhpolding across the Ruhpoldinger Tal, threading through a protected alpine landscape in the Traunstein district of Bavaria.
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Wanderweg 70
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Wanderweg 81 Mayer Hias Weg
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Wanderweg 80 Dr. Degener Weg
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Wanderweg 85 Fuchsmoosweg
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Wanderweg 63
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Wanderweg 12
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Wanderwegenetz Ruhpolding
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Wanderwegenetz Siegsdorf
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Wanderweg 43 Weingartenweg
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Wanderweg 41
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Wanderweg 60
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Wanderweg 42
The Unternberg's summit is marked not by a cross but by a painted monument, and the surrounding high plateau opens onto a 360-degree panorama stretching from the Central Alps to the Chiemsee. Descending through fragrant alpine meadows grazed by dairy cattle, the route passes the rustic Raffner Alm before returning to the valley on a gravelled path.
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Wanderweg 61 - Hochfelln
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Wanderweg 50 - Urschlau - Ruhpolding
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Wanderweg 40
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Rundweg Maria Eck
The Rundweg Maria Eck loops through a shaded mixed forest along the flanks of the Hochfelln on broad forest roads, arriving at a baroque pilgrimage church where a terrace behind the building opens onto views over the Chiemsee — striking even in grey weather. The return variant passes through Scharam, and a monastery inn waits at the high point.
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11 Jubiläumsweg
Mountain biking near Ruhpolding
- MTB 82 Thoraualm
- MTB 67 Kloster-Runde
- MTB 75 Stabfall Heutal Hike und Bike
Getting to Ruhpolding
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Salzburg Airport (SZG), 28 km away, about 33 min by road
- München: 1h20 by car, 115 km
- Innsbruck: 1h53 by car, 153 km
- Nürnberg: 2h48 by car, 284 km
- Bolzano - Bozen: 3h19 by car, 269 km
- Graz: 3h32 by car, 289 km
- Stuttgart: 3h32 by car, 349 km
Where to stay in Ruhpolding
200 places to stay for a night on 2026-09-25, from 150 EUR per night, median 274 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Ruhpolding page.