Karkopf - Breitenstein - Geigelstein - round
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A scenic circular route over 3 summits
moderate
Distance 15.3 km
7:00 h
1,360 m
1,360 m
1,804 m
620 m
The route runs partly along the Austrian border through a nature reserve and on the flower mountain of the Chiemgau (Geigelstein). During the tour, you have views of Lake Chiemsee, the Berchtesgaden Alps, and the Kaisergebirge.
Author’s recommendation
The route can be shortened by ascending directly from Wuhrsteinalm into the hollow of Breitenstein and Geigelstein.
Up to Wuhrsteinalm, biking is possible but strenuous.
Difficulty
T3
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
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Highest point
Geigelstein, 1,804 m
Lowest point
620 m
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WuhrsteinalmTips and suggestions
After Wuhrsteinalm there is no place to eat, so bring enough drinks.Roadbook
From the parking lot, follow the signpost to Wuhrsteinalm, then turn right into Karlwinkel. In the Karlalm area, at a fork take the barely marked left path. Over a short steep section onto a ridge, then follow the signs to the right to Karkopf 1510 m. From here, slightly downhill into the hollow, then the ascent to Breitenstein follows. From there to Geigelstein 1808 m. is also well signposted. From the summit, descend about 150 m again, then left over Wirtsalm, Wuhrsteinalm back to the starting point.
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Talstation GeigelsteinUhl-Alm
Wuhrsteinalm
Karl-Alm
Breitenstein (1.661 m)
Aussichtspunkt
Geigelstein
Naturschutzgebiet Geigelstein
Wirts-Alm
Directions
Highway A 8; Exit Bernau - Marquartstein - Schleching - Ettenhausen.Parking
There is a large parking lot at the decommissioned valley station of the cable car. Daily fee: 5.00 EurosCoordinates
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47.703947, 12.378725
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47°42'14.2"N 12°22'43.4"E
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33T 303354 5286724
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Author’s map recommendations
A-V - Map BY 17 Chiemgau Alps West Hochries, Geigelstein.
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Equipment
Normal mountain equipment, poles are helpful.Localization
Parts of this content were machine translated from German.
Difficulty
T3
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
15.3 km
Duration
7:00 h
Ascent
1,360 m
Descent
1,360 m
Highest point
1,804 m
Lowest point
620 m
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