The Hohe Laafeld is a little frequented summit in the Berchtesgaden National Park.
The Laafeld round is a scenic mountain route that requires surefootedness and sense of direction, as parts of it are on unmarked paths.
Author’s recommendation
Stop at the Priesbergalm
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Show elevation profileSafety information
Avoid the route when wet
Tips and suggestions
The track was recorded over the forest road; the footpath was closed due to construction work.
Roadbook
From P. Hinterbrand follow the signpost for Priesbergalm, from here continue to Seeleinsee. At the fork at 1821 m, ascend southwards to Hochgschirr. Then descend about 30 m, the path branches off to the right (a red dot) to ascend the unmarked path. At the path exit continue northwards to the summit without difficulty. From the summit continue to point 2052, then descend to the Kinderpalfen at 1957 m; there are path traces found repeatedly. Continue descending to Rosengrube at 1637 m, partially marked with cairns. Follow the marked path to Gotzenalm, from here descend on the forest road to the junction Unterer Hirschlauf - Priesbergalm. The lower Hirschlauf is secured with ropes and steps. The path leads back into the ascent route, then return via the Priesbergalm to the starting point.
Hinterbrand Wanderparkplatz
Hinterbrand
Parkplatz Hinterbrand
Die Vogelhüttenalm
Jenner Speicherteich
Blick auf den Königssee
Die Priesbergalm
Die Priesbergalm
Der Seeleinsee
Hochgschirr
Hohes Laafeld (2.074 m)
Gotzenalm
Blick auf St. Bartholomä
Blick vom Feuerpalfen auf den Königsee
Die Wasserfallalm
Directions
From Berchtesgaden to Obersalzberg and further to Hinterbrand.Coordinates
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Equipment
Sticks are helpful.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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