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On the ascent, the Rote Stein reveals itselfPhoto: Johannes Renfordt, Community
The highest peaks of the Ammergau Alps lie exclusively in the southernmost ridge, which rises directly above the elongated Zwischentoren valley. While the eastern cornerpiece of the ridge with the Daniel, the highest peak of the Ammergebirge, is a well-known and popular destination, it has remained noticeably quieter around the western neighbors along the ridge. But especially the ascent of the often lonely Kohlbergspitze in the west of the ridge is worthwhile, as the narrow, often very steep paths lead through varied terrain and with every meter of altitude gained the view expands. The wonderful summit panorama can finally be enjoyed during a longer break on the wide meadow slopes, with views not only into the heart of the Ammergebirge but also to the peaks of the Allgäu and Lechtal Alps and the western, steeply rising towers of the Wetterstein and the Mieminger range. But the view down to the Plansee also justifies the sometimes strenuous ascent!
A path from Bichlbach quickly leads up on the sunny south side to the Kohlbergspitze. About halfway, the ascent and descent paths separate, because on the ascent a detour to the Zigerstein is worthwhile. This also scenic rock tower is slightly in front of the Kohlbergspitze and is reached over partly exposed and scree-covered sections with some effort. Over rocky terrain, the last few meters of ascent to the Kohlbergspitze, the actual tour goal, follow. The descent takes place via a technically easy path along the southeast flank, which eventually joins the ascent path and quickly leads back to Bichlbach.
Author’s recommendation
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
The route suggestion places some demands, especially on sure-footedness and conditioned freedom from dizziness:
- the ascent path over the saddle at the Zigerstein is partly exposed over rocks, rock ledges and steep scree channels; missteps can have serious consequences here!
- the approach from the saddle to the Zigerstein is surprisingly unproblematic thanks to safety fixtures, but it runs exposed along the steep flanks and must be approached with corresponding caution!
- the ascent from the Zigerstein to the Kohlbergspitze is a true delight for lovers of rocky terrain; for all others, however, it is strenuous, exhausting and requires full attention!
Those who do not trust the described ascent path can ascend technically easily on the descent path to the summit and thus avoid all difficulties.
Roadbook
Leave the station towards the village and cross the federal highway via an underpass. At the church keep right and immediately behind the Guild Museum turn right again. The small lane leads to the federal highway and crosses it again via an underpass, also crossing the railway line a few meters later. At the intersection with a driveway continue straight ahead, a path continues in the same direction here. Initially over a steep meadow, then through the forest it mostly goes briskly uphill. After almost 500 meters of elevation gain, the path clearly bends to the right and has flatter sections for the first time at the height of a hunting hut. But shortly afterwards the path turns back towards the slope and then reaches a fork. While the later descent path joins from the right, the ascent continues to the left, following the signposts to the Kohlbergspitze via the Zigerstein. Initially, a flat, partly even descending section follows, which however suddenly ends in a small mountain meadow: here keeping right and following the markings on stones, it goes steeply uphill again, back into the forest. Beyond another, also small forest meadow, the path moves slightly left and leads steeply further into soon rocky terrain. Rising along a rock ledge, the terrain soon becomes freer but also rockier. After crossing the ridge, the path now enters technically somewhat demanding terrain: partly exposed rock bands and slippery scree channels continue rising towards the soon visible Zigerstein. At its foot the path now climbs steeply along another, partly slippery scree channel and transitions into easy scrambling at its upper end. At the saddle shortly reached between Zigerstein and Kohlbergspitze the greatest difficulties are overcome, so that after a short rest a detour to the tower-like Zigerstein is worthwhile: first ascend lightly over rock slabs, then continue rightwards on a not particularly wide, exposed rock band. Thanks to the safety fixtures, it is possible to go around the tower without difficulty, ascending to the scenic highest point. After returning to the saddle, the ascent continues to the Kohlbergspitze. The partly barely noticeable path runs almost exclusively over steep rocky terrain. Although orientation is not particularly difficult, it is advisable to follow the markings attentively, which make good use of the terrain as far as possible and lead relatively quickly to the summit.
The descent from the Kohlbergspitze follows a well recognizable path south-eastwards, initially descending over the wide summit meadows. After the start of the larch belt, a wide combination of hairpin bends follows, after which the previous general direction is resumed again. Shortly afterwards the path forks, descending to the right now continues in a south-west direction. After partly stunning sections the path finally reaches the visible end of a driveway at the edge of a mountain meadow. However, ignore this and continue keeping right. Shortly afterwards the fork known from the outward route is reached. On the now familiar path it goes back to the starting point at Bichlbach station.
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Bichlbach-Berwang station is located on the railway line (Munich -) Garmisch-Partenkirchen - Reutte in Tyrol and is regularly served. In the current timetable year, there is no longer a direct connection from Munich, but the connection in Garmisch-Partenkirchen is comparatively reliable in both directions.
The route description begins and ends directly at the station in Bichlbach.
Directions
Bichlbach is easily accessible from many directions thanks to its location directly on the Fernpass federal highway B 179:
- from the Allgäu via the A 7 to the border tunnel near Füssen and then continue via B 179 past Reutte towards Fernpass;
- from Munich via the A 95 to the end of the highway near Eschenlohe, then continue on the following B 2 to the outskirts of Garmisch-Partenkirchen. There follow the B 23, which leads via Garmisch to the border crossing at Griesen. Follow the Austrian B 187 to Ehrwald and Lermoos until the junction with the Fernpass federal highway B 179 and take it towards Reutte;
- from the Inntal Autobahn A 12 depending on the direction either via Imst (junction Imst-Pitztal) or the Mieminger Plateau (junction Mötz) to Nassereith. From there follow the starting Fernpass federal highway B 179 over the Fernpass and the Lermooser Tunnel to Bichlbach.
Parking
In both directions of the Fernpass federal highway there are exit options at the respective entrance to Bichlbach. Follow the local roads into the center, to the easily accessible church. Directly next to it is the Guild Museum, where the signposted tourist office is also located. If the parking spaces there are occupied, some more parking spots can be found at the nearby station.Coordinates
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Equipment
Sturdy footwear is indispensable for this route suggestion. For the descent passages, poles may be helpful depending on preference.
Since there are no places to stop during the tour, it is absolutely necessary to bring food and especially enough drinks. Furthermore, good sun protection should be taken into account as large parts of the tour suggestion lie in the sun all day due to the southern exposure!
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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