Saalach River at Schwarzbach – Saalach Riverbank loop from Marzoll
Saalach River at Schwarzbach – Saalach Riverbank loop from Marzoll
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Saalach River at Schwarzbach – Saalach Riverbank loop from Marzoll
01:50
7.14km
30m
Hiking
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: June 20, 2026
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Start point
Bus stop
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1.05 km
Picnic Area in Marzoller Au
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Like many other rivers, the Saalach was straightened in the 19th century. The associated increase in the runoff speed resulted in an increased removal of rock from the river bed. This led to a gradual deepening of the river bed. The Saalach meadows were flooded less and less and the habitats typical of the alluvial forest, which are characterized by flooding and fluctuating groundwater levels, receded more and more. In the 1980s the problem was recognized and the renaturation of the German side of the Saalachau began. Since it was no longer possible to return the Saalach to a natural watercourse, flowing streams were dammed in the area and channeled into the alluvial forest. This did not succeed in restoring the natural flooding dynamics of the seasonal level fluctuations, but the groundwater level was raised and a large number of year-round wet biotopes were created. Through this measure, a near-natural alluvial forest was able to form again. In addition, non-native tree species such as spruce and hybrid poplar were removed.
Recreation area in the north of the alpine city
Today the Marzoller Au is a popular local recreation area in the city of Bad Reichenhall, and is accessible from a number of walking and hiking trails as well as the Saalachtal cycle path. Particularly noteworthy is the Marzoller Au nature trail, which leads from the Staufen bridge along the Saalach into the heart of the alluvial forest. The 3 interactive nature experience stations take care of this
Deadwood lives
Wet feet
It beeps here
for an exciting family outing!
The Marzoller Au
Germany's southernmost, still preserved, alluvial forest remnant
bad-reichenhall.de/marzoller-au
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1.63 km
Dead Wood Rest Area
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2.43 km
Small Pond in the Meadows
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2.55 km
Saalach River at Schwarzbach
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3.90 km
Saalach Riverbank
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5.06 km
View from the Staufensteg overlooking the Saalach River
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6.09 km
Stream and wetland in Upper Bavaria
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6.12 km
View of the Marzoller Auen pond and the mountains
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But the highlight was this spot with the pond and great mountain view, "wet feet".
It's very quiet here early in the morning, you only hear the rushing of the water.
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7.14 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
5.77 km
863 m
278 m
217 m
Surfaces
5.50 km
791 m
707 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
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