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Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful alpine climbing routes in the Chiemgau Alps
Alpine Climbing
· Chiemgau Alps
New Schmidkunz Route (III+) to the Hörndlwand (1684 m)
recommended route
Difficulty
III+
moderate
10.3 km
5:00 h
950 m
950 m
Enjoyable climbing in four pitches to the "Herndl"
Alpine Climbing
· Chiemgau Alps
Gedererwand Schmidkunzweg, Chiemgauer Alps
recommended route
Difficulty
IIIT5
moderate
6.2 km
4:00 h
570 m
570 m
Impressive mountain climb through hidden rock scenery.
Alpine Climbing
· Chiemgau Alps
Kampenwand South Face, Chiemgauer Alps
recommended route
Difficulty
V+T5
moderate
0.5 km
2:00 h
172 m
172 m
Sunny route with an interesting chimney band.
Alpine Climbing
· Chiemgau Alps
Climbing tour via the new Schmidkunzweg to the Hörndlwand
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Difficulty
III+T3
moderate
closed
9.8 km
5:30 h
950 m
950 m
Beginner route with alpine flairThe new Schmidkunzweg to the Hörndlwand is the perfect half-day route in Chiemgau with an optional stop for refreshment.
Alpine Climbing
· Chiemgau Alps
Kampenwand (1668 m) crossing
recommended route
Difficulty
IV+4b
moderate
3.4 km
4:30 h
237 m
238 m
Panoramic and popular alpine climbing tour across the entire Kampenwand from west to east
Alpine Climbing
· Tyrol
Ironmouse or Ironmaus (Steinplatte)
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Difficulty
VII+6b+
difficult
5.4 km
5:00 h
436 m
436 m
The classic that leads through the distinctive central pillar of the Steinplatte. Excellent rock quality and very rewarding climbing – a strong mind is recommended, however.
Alpine Climbing
· Chiemgau Alps
Zwölferturm (1,351 m) Schlagintweit Memorial Route
recommended route
Difficulty
VII-6a+
difficult
4.9 km
5:00 h
525 m
525 m
Since there is no easy way up the Zwölferturm, the ascent is so appealing. It clearly stands out from the massif of the Gederer Wand and is surprisingly exposed.
Alpine Climbing
· Chiemgau Alps
A somewhat newer Schmidkunz route on the Herndl (1684 m)
recommended route
Difficulty
III+3a
moderate
10.2 km
5:00 h
950 m
950 m
The Schmidunzweg is a classic, simple climb in the north face of the Herndl.
Alpine Climbing
· Chiemgau Alps
ORTOVOX ROUTE TIP: Multi-pitch route "Yellow Wall" (Hörndlwand)
recommended route
Difficulty
VII
difficult
8.5 km
8:00 h
1,000 m
1,000 m
Steep, classic alpine line with bolt protection
Alpine Climbing
· Chiemgau Alps
Goldtropf wall - climbing garden on the southern side of Staufen
recommended route
Difficulty
IV+4aT3
easy
5.7 km
5:00 h
500 m
500 m
Beautifully located climbing garden on the southern side of Hochstaufen, which is also recommended in the transitional season with appropriate weather.

