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.
Author’s recommendation
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Mitterkaseralm am WatzmannHammerstiel
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.
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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Equipment
Normal mountain equipment, poles are helpful.Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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