Rinnerspitz and Wasserspitz

At the back side of the large car park, the route begins on a wide forest road heading south. This road runs largely parallel to the toll road and ascends only moderately. Eventually, it merges into the street near the Rottach Falls, which you follow briefly. Then, on the right side, another path starts, briefly touching the Rottach but then rising again to the road. On the other side of the street, the path continues and soon splits. Keeping left, the path ascends more and more. Eventually, the trail turns left and leads through numerous switchbacks in a former windthrow area. Here, grasses and smaller bushes often cover the path, so some caution is advised not to overlook stones and roots. Later, the trail leads back into the high forest, making the trail easier to walk again. Largely parallel to a ditch, it often climbs steeply. After crossing the here only slightly pronounced ditch on a small ledge, it quickly ascends again on the other side. Finally, the trail turns left and reaches the meadows of the Bodenalm, from which the summit of Bodenschneid can be seen for the first time. To the right of the uppermost building of the alpine pasture, the trail now leads back into the forest. The trail continues briskly uphill, shortly before the summit it shifts to a grassy slope for a short time and then quickly reaches the summit. The view is well worth a long rest, especially as your gaze repeatedly goes to the Tegernsee and over to the further route to the neighboring peaks still to be crossed.

The descent from the Bodenschneid first leads towards the Bodenschneidhaus. From the somewhat rocky summit structure, the trail runs down first on the left ridge side. At the point where it crosses to the right side, trail traces on the ridge lead north. A larger rock can be bypassed either left or right before shortly afterwards reaching the key section: at first fairly easy, the route descends over some rugged sections. This is followed by a climb down a steep step into a rocky gully. Few handholds and no safety measures make this passage quite difficult – difficulty about UIAA II! Descending through the shaded gully, the terrain quickly becomes easier and leads into the saddle in front of the Rinnerspitz. Those who want to avoid the climbing section can continue at the junction towards the Bodenschneidhaus. After passing a striking rock wall in the first or one of the following switchbacks, the path on trail traces ascends easily to the saddle. Staying on the ridge, it then quickly climbs to the Rinnerspitz. This dome-shaped summit (without a cross) offers a fine view over the Tegernsee. At the highest point, turning slightly left, the path descends in places steeply with occasional scrambling sections (difficulty never exceeding I) to the saddle at the Wasserspitz. In the beginning of the next ascent, the path passes the Jennerwein memorial plaque and reaches an increasingly easy fore summit. Mostly on good walking terrain, it is then only a short distance to the Wasserspitz. The trail descends almost 200 meters in altitude to a saddle. From there, a detour to the Rainerkopf is possible (about 100 meters additional altitude) before descending on trail traces to the Raineralm. After the strenuous crossing, it is recommended before the descent to first ascend about 100 meters to the Bodenschneidhaus and take a restful break there.

Back at the Raineralm, follow the path downhill. Shortly afterwards, a possible option is to descend on the right side towards Neuhaus and the local train station. Continuing straight ahead, you reach the junction with another forest road. Follow this to the left in a series of switchbacks and continue on this path northwest. At the next fork, directly at a shelter, there is another option: if you parked in the valley of the Rottach, you can descend here to the left via the Kühzaglalm. For the route to Tegernsee, continue straight ahead again and ignore several junctions and branches until you reach a larger intersection (Alpine Club map point 1089). Turn left here onto the signposted Lahnenhöhenweg. This path soon splits; be sure to take the right path. It ascends fairly evenly for a while until the gained altitude is unfortunately lost again on the following descent into the Stadeltal. Finally, the path merges into a forest road leading up from Schliersee. There, turn left to the end of the forest road. At the left end of the turning area, a small trail branches off somewhat inconspicuously, leading roughly southward, later turning slightly right towards the Sagfleckl. Here, too, there is an alternative route: those with enough strength, time, and desire can climb the Baumgartenschneid from here and enjoy the beautiful view of the Tegernsee. A direct descent path continues straight ahead and soon merges into a forest road. A few meters later, the path splits: while the path to the right through the Alpbachtal is the fastest, but also coldest and shadiest route to Tegernsee, the left path is significantly nicer to walk and is described further below. The path leads roughly towards the Berggasthaus Galaun, continuing with gentle ups and downs mainly westward. After a somewhat longer gentle ascent, it crosses another driveway: if desired, you can reach Berggasthaus Galaun in a few minutes by turning left here. The further path to Tegernsee continues straight ahead. After a combination of switchbacks, the last ridge of the day is climbed, and the forest road now leads towards the Pfliegeleck. Shortly before another ascent, a trail branches off to the left, beautifully located in the afternoon sun, leading down the Leeberg. At the Pfliegelhof, the forest opens and the trail transitions into the Sonnleitenweg. In a slight dip, turn left into the Kleinbergstraße, which leads down into the town. Shortly before the town center, this street splits: anyone wanting to go directly to the train station turns right into Lärchenwaldstraße and shortly afterwards again right into Bahnhofstraße, which gently ascends to the station.