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Around the Watzmann

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Berchtesgaden & Bad Reichenhall

The Wimbachschloss in the mountaineering village Ramsau

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Around the Watzmann: Wimbach valley - Trischübel - St. Bartholomä at the Königssee

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Distance 31 km

12:00 h

2,138 m

1,765 m

598 m

First the question arises about the direction: From the Wimbachbrücke, St. Bartholomä beckons as a worthwhile destination; from St. Bartholomä, the flatter and joint-friendly descent through the Wimbachgries. Whichever way we decide, the route leads through two neighboring valleys that could not be more different. East of the Watzmann massif awaits the mysterious Königssee with the much-visited pilgrimage church, west the impressive Wimbachgries with its massive debris flow. In between lies, at the zenith of our hike, the abandoned Trischübel-Alm.

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The detour to Hirschwieskopf is steep but rewards you with a fantastic view!

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Berchtesgaden & Bad Reichenhall

Difficulty

difficult

Overall difficulty

difficult

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Highest point

Trischübel, 1,765 m

Lowest point

St. Bartholomä, 598 m

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Asphalt

1.5 km

Dirt road

4.3 km

Forested/wild trail

19.9 km

Path

2.7 km

Traces of trail

2.1 km

Secured trail

513 m

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Rest stops

Das Wimbachschloss
Die Wimbachgrieshütte
Traditionsgaststätte St. Bartholomä am Königssee
Die Kühroint-Alm am Watzmann

Safety information

The descent via the Sigerettplatte must not be underestimated.

Start early to avoid missing the last boat of the Königssee ferry, in case the route has to be aborted.

Roadbook

After passing the scenic gorge at the valley entrance, the path now leads moderately steep but continuously ascending past the Wimbachschloß, formerly a hunting lodge of the Bavarian kings, to the Wimbachgries hut. From there, it continues up to the Trischübel. Once you reach the highest point of the route, you now go down via the Sigerettplatte. Passing the wooden cabin, you head towards St. Bartholomä.

From here, either take the boat across the Königssee or go up the Rinnkendlsteig to the Kühroint Alm and back to the starting point in the mountain climbing village Ramsau.

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Wimbachbrücke
Das Wimbachschloss
Die Wimbachgrieshütte
Trischübel
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Wallfahrtskirche St. Bartholomä
Traditionsgaststätte St. Bartholomä am Königssee
Ostwandlager
Die Archenkanzel
Die Kühroint-Alm am Watzmann
Die Schapbach-Alm

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

Bus line 846 - Berchtesgaden main train station towards Hintersee, bus stop Wimbachbrücke

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Around the Watzmann

Directions

B305 via Engedey towards Ramsau up to the Wimbachbrücke

Parking

Ramsau, Wimbachbrücke car park

Coordinates

47.602409, 12.924070

DMS

47°36'08.7"N 12°55'26.7"E

UTM

33T 343961 5274199

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Book recommendation by the author

Alpine Club guide Berchtesgaden Alps, Bernhard Kühnhauser

Author’s map recommendations

DAV Alpine Club map BY 21 Berchtesgaden National Park / Watzmann

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Definitely sturdy shoes!

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closed

Difficulty

difficult

Overall difficulty

difficult

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

31 km

Duration

12:00 h

Ascent

2,138 m

Descent

2,138 m

Highest point

1,765 m

Lowest point

598 m

Public-transport-friendly Round trip Secured passages Scrambling required

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Around the Watzmann

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Roadbook

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Directions

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