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Alpgartensteig

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  • On the Alpgartensteig, shortly before the destination
    On the Alpgartensteig, shortly before the destination
    Photo: Bergerlebnis Berchtesgaden, Berchtesgaden & Bad Reichenhall

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    Climbing facility through alpine terrain from Bayerisch Gmain to the Predigtstuhl
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    Distance 5 km
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    1,096 m
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    From the hiking center at Bergkurgarten Bayerisch Gmain, a well-developed path leads along the Wappbach up into the Alpgartental. Shortly after a bridge, the Alpgarten circular route branches off to the right and leads back into the valley. Here the Alpgartensteig leads upwards to the left. In the naturally formed valley basin of the Alpgarten, snowfields remain until summer. Chamois are often observed here, living undisturbed. Above the tree line follows the most difficult part of the ascent. Partially secured, the path leads over numerous ladders and steps up a steep ridge and above through rocky terrain. Just below the summit, the narrow path crosses a pine-covered slope to the right to the ascent to Hochschlegel from the Schlegelmulde. From here, the summit (1688 m) with splendid views is reached in 10 minutes. Descent is the same as the ascent or by the Predigtstuhlbahn.

    Author’s recommendation

    Place to eat:

    Schlegelmulde or at the mountain station of the Predigtstuhlbahn

    Worth seeing:

    Wappbach, natural mountain landscape, flora, fauna

    Variants:

    From Hochschlegel a detour to Dreisesselberg (40 minutes), from there also possible descent to Bayerisch Gmain.

    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    Saddle below the Hochschlegel, 1,610 m
    Lowest point
    566 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 4.77%Forested/wild trail 12.17%Path 83.05%
    Asphalt
    239 m
    Forested/wild trail
    608 m
    Path
    4.2 km
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    Rest stops

    Almhütte Schlegelmulde
    Das Bergrestaurant Predigtstuhl

    Safety information

    Well-developed and secured path in alpine surroundings.

    Surefootedness and a head for heights required.

    Roadbook

    From the hiking center, there is a well-developed path along the Wappbach up into the Alpgartental. Where the Alpgarten circular route branches off to the right shortly after a bridge and leads back down into the valley, the Alpgartensteig leads upwards to the left. In the naturally formed valley basin of the Alpgarten, snowfields remain until summer. Chamois are often observed here, living undisturbed. Above the tree line follows the most difficult part of the ascent. Partially secured, the path leads over numerous ladders and steps up a steep ridge and above through rocky terrain. Just below the summit, the narrow path crosses a pine-covered slope to the right to the ascent to Hochschlegel from the Schlegelmulde. From here, the summit (1688 m) with splendid views is reached in 10 minutes. Descent is the same as the ascent or by the Predigtstuhlbahn cable car.
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    Wanderparkplatz Bayerisch Gmain
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    Predigtstuhlbahn Bergstation
    Das Bergrestaurant Predigtstuhl

    Public transport

    Train/BLB:
    S3/S4 Berchtesgaden <> Freilassing: Exit Bayerisch Gmain, from the station forecourt go straight ahead on Obere Bahnhofsstraße to the junction with Lattenbergstraße. Cross the street and go 30 meters to the right towards the former Lattenbergstüberl and then turn left into Alpentalstraße. Follow the street to its end at the hiking center.

    BUS:
    Bus 180 / Bad Reichenhall <> Salzburg and Bus 841 Bad Reichenhall <> Jennerbahn: Exit Bayerisch Gmain Bridge

    Cross the railway bridge and follow Lattenbergstraße until you turn right into Alpentalstraße at the former Lattenbergstüberl. Follow the street to its end at the hiking center.
    Local bus schedules:
    http://www.stadtwerke-bad-reichenhall.de/index.php?id=verkehr&sid=auskunft

    Between Bad Reichenhall and Bayerisch Gmain, travel by bus or train (only BLB trains) is free with our guest card!

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    Directions

    From Munich/Salzburg/Lofer/Inzell:

    Drive to Bad Reichenhall. Follow B20 or B21 until the Bad Reichenhall city center exit. Follow the B20 signs towards Berchtesgaden. Leave Bad Reichenhall and continue 900 m on B20. At the entrance to Bayerisch Gmain, turn left and cross the railway bridge, then follow Lattenbergstraße until you turn right into Alpentalstraße at the former Lattenbergstüberl. Follow the street to its end at the hiking center.

    From Berchtesgaden/Großgmain:

    Follow B20 until just before the town exit near the shopping market (right side), turn left and cross the railway bridge to Lattenbergstraße. Follow the road until you turn right into Alpentalstraße at the former Lattenbergstüberl. Follow the street to its end at the hiking center.

    Parking

    Parking spaces are available at the hiking center.

    GPS: 47.715867,12.898456

    Coordinates

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    47.716017, 12.898374
    DMS
    47°42'57.7"N 12°53'54.1"E
    UTM
    33T 342372 5286876
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    Book recommendation by the author

    This route comes from the new hiking guide (1st edition 2013) from Plenk Verlag: "Breath Hiking Enjoyment Hiking in the Bavarian Spa Bad Reichenhall with Bayerisch Gmain". The 60 most beautiful valley and mountain hikes with breathing exercises, hiking map 1:25,000 and free GPS data for download. ISBN-10: 3940141933 ISBN-13: 978-3940141934 Available at your local tourist information in Bad Reichenhall and Bayerisch Gmain, directly from the publisher at www.plenk-verlag.com as well as nationwide in bookstores.

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    Equipment

    Good and sturdy footwear required

    Localization

    Parts of this content were machine translated from German.

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    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    5 km
    Duration
    4:00 h
    Ascent
    1,096 m
    Descent
    87 m
    Highest point
    1,610 m
    Lowest point
    566 m
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