Reiter Alpe

#1077 among destinations in Austria

Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature

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The Reiter Alpe is a mountain range of the Berchtesgaden Alps, named after the village Reit. it is located on the German–Austrian border in Bavaria, Germany, and Salzburg, Austria. ()

Local name: Reiter Alm Maximum elevation: 7500 ftCoordinates: 47°37'0"N, 12°48'0"E

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SalzburgAustria

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Reiter Alpe – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Großes Häuselhorn, Hocheisspitze, Alpawand, Wagendrischelhorn.

1.3 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Großes Häuselhorn
33 min walk • Großes Häuselhorn is a mountain on the Reiter Alpe in the western part of the Berchtesgaden Alps located in Salzburg, Austria.
5.2 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Hocheisspitze, Berchtesgaden National Park
133 min walk • The Hocheisspitze is a 2,523 m high mountain in the Berchtesgaden Alps, over which the border between Germany and Austria runs. It is also the highest mountain in the eponymous Hocheis Group that belongs to the Hochkalter Massif.
1.7 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Cliff
Alpawand
44 min walk • The Alpawand is the tallest rock face on the northwestern side of the Reiter Alps with height of over 600 m. It is particularly interesting to climbers; although the summit itself is an unimposing rise, covered in Mountain Pine, on an extension of the Großes Häuselhorn.
1.5 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Wagendrischelhorn
39 min walk • Wagendrischelhorn is a mountain of Bavaria, Germany. At 2251 metres in height, it is the third highest peak of the Reiter Alpe in the Berchtesgaden Alps after the Stadelhorn and the Großes Häuselhorn.
5.4 miSW
Town
Lofer
138 min walk • One of the main attractions in Lofer is the Almenwelt Lofer, a vast mountain pasture dotted with traditional Alpine huts. Here, visitors can embark on scenic hikes and leisurely walks, immersing themselves in the breathtaking beauty of the surrounding landscape.
4.5 miNW
Locality
Unken
115 min walk • In addition to its stunning natural scenery, Unken boasts a rich history and cultural heritage. Visitors can explore the village's traditional Austrian architecture, including the iconic onion-domed church that dates back to the 18th century.
5.6 miSW
Locality
Sankt Martin bei Lofer
144 min walk • One of the main draws of Sankt Martin bei Lofer is its proximity to the Almenwelt Lofer, a stunning alpine pasture that is dotted with traditional mountain huts and offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding peaks.