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Hocheck - Watzmann

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  • Falzalm with Little Watzmann
    Falzalm with Little Watzmann
    Photo: Erwin Ried, Alpenverein Kössen-Reit im Winkl

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    The ascent to Hocheck is a long, challenging path that is only partially secured with fixed ropes. Due to the length (1950 m elevation gain)

    and altitude, the route should not be underestimated.

    difficult
    Distance 20.4 km
    10:00 h
    1,952 m
    1,869 m
    2,651 m
    760 m

    Author’s recommendation

    With an overnight stay at the Watzmannhaus, the route is not as exhausting.
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    Highest point
    2,651 m
    Lowest point
    760 m
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    Rest stops

    Mitterkaseralm am Watzmann
    Hammerstiel

    Roadbook

    From the Hammerstiel parking lot to the Watzmannhaus, the route is well signposted. From Hammerstiel, follow a forest road to a crossroads, then turn right towards the Watzmannhaus. Continue on the forest road past the material cable car, Mitterkaseralm, a climate station, and to Falzalm. From here, a path leads further to the Watzmannhaus. From the Watzmannhaus, path No. 441 leads over alpine terrain, partly secured with fixed ropes, to Hocheck.

    On the descent, return to the Watzmannhaus and continue to Falzalm. From here, descend as on the ascent or take path

    No. 442. The partly secured path leads towards Kühroint. At the 1465 m point, an unmarked

    path branches off downhill; follow this and at the next junction turn right - downhill. The path leads to the Kühroint forest road,

    which returns to the starting point.

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    Hocheck (2.651) - Watzmann Vorgipfel
    Parkplatz Hammerstiel
    Parkplatz Hammerstiel
    Parkplatz Hammerstiel
    Parkplatz Hammerstiel
    Der Blick von der Terrasse des Watzmannhauses
    Watzmannhaus
    Die Stubenalm
    Die Schapbach-Alm
    Mitterkaseralm am Watzmann
    Falzalm
    Mitterkaseralm am Watzmann
    Hammerstiel

    Directions

    From Berchtesgaden towards Ramsau, turn left at Engedey. Continue uphill until Hammerstielstraße branches off to the left, continue to the parking lot.

    Parking

    Hiking parking lot, subject to a fee.

    Coordinates

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    47.603474, 12.947236
    DMS
    47°36'12.5"N 12°56'50.0"E
    UTM
    33T 345706 5274271
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Book recommendation by the author

    A - V - Guide Berchtesgadener Alps

    Author’s map recommendations

    A - V - Map No. BY 21 National Park Berchtesgaden / Watzmann

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    Equipment

    Normal mountain equipment, poles are helpful.

    Localization

    Parts of this content were machine translated from German.

    User Questions


    July 22, 2023
    Erwin Ried  
    Die Vergleiche kann ich nicht bewerten die Zugspitze ist schon zu lange her. Auf alle Fälle würde ich vorbereiten die Kinder am kurzen Seil zu sichern, falls es notwendig ist. Viel Erfolg und Freude wünsche ich Euch. Viele Grüße Erwin.
    July 22, 2023
    Jörg Strube
    Questioner
    Vielen Dank für die schnelle Antwort.

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    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    20.4 km
    Duration
    10:00 h
    Ascent
    1,952 m
    Descent
    1,869 m
    Highest point
    2,651 m
    Lowest point
    760 m
    Out and back Scenic Refreshment stops available Summit route Exposed sections Secured passages Ridge Round trip

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