From Spitzingsee to the Bodenschneid
Hike with wonderful views
From the wide forest road to the rocky path, you will walk on almost all types of trails on this route. Technically, the hike is graded as moderate, but increased caution is advised when wet, especially in areas where the path runs over rock.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Berggasthof Obere FirstalmSafety information
All information without guarantee. Hiking and driving on the described routes is at your own risk.
Roadbook
We leave our car at Spitzingsee, at the valley station of the Kurvenlift, and first follow the Kratzerweg (637a) towards Untere Firstalm. We initially reach Untere Firstalm through the forest and later with open views in about 60 minutes. By keeping right, we soon reach Suttenstein on a well-developed path. From here, we can follow the signs for Bodenschneid – first in the forest (634) and later freely on a ridge that starts wide and then becomes narrower. The magnificent views at the summit of Bodenschneid reward the efforts of the ascent. For the descent, we first choose the path towards Bodenschneidhaus (626). Before reaching it, we stay right and follow the hiking trail to Obere and Untere Firstalm (627). From here, we follow the Kratzerweg back to the starting point at Spitzingsee.
Berggasthof Untere Firstalm
Bodenschneid
Berggasthof Obere Firstalm
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Trains of the Bayerische Regiobahn (BRB) run hourly from Munich to Schliersee, from there by bus line 362 to Spitzingsattel.
Here you can find the current timetable information.
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Directions
A8 to the Weyarn exit, via state road 2072 and B307 to Schliersee, then take the right turn to Spitzingsee after Neuhaus.
Parking
Spitzingsee car park at the Kurvenlift
Coordinates
Author’s map recommendations
Tear- and waterproof hiking map Tegernsee Schliersee Wendelstein – available for 9 euros at the local tourist information offices or in advance online at https://www.tegernsee-schliersee.de/wanderkarte-bestellen
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Equipment
We recommend sturdy footwear and possibly poles for the descent. Please remember provisions, a mobile phone, change of clothes, and a first aid kit.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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