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Beautiful, scenic summit route with an impressive view of the remains of the Blaueis Glacier. The hike is easy up to the Blaueishütte, with the fixed ropes limited to the last 300 vertical meters and to be managed both ascending and descending.
difficult
Distance 13.6 km
9:00 h
1,420 m
1,420 m
2,145 m
793 m
This beautiful and scenic summit route offers an impressive view of the remains of the Blaueis Glacier, as well as a refreshment opportunity at the Blaueishütte.
Author’s recommendation
Alternatively, you can follow the secured ridge southwards and descend from the Eisbodenscharte to the Hochalm and from there down into the valley.
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difficult
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difficult
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Highest point
Schärtenspitze, 2,145 m
Lowest point
Hintersee, 793 m
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714 m
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1.3 km
Forested/wild trail
6.8 km
Path
4.7 km
Rest stops
Die Blaueishütte am BlaueisgletscherDie Schärtenalm am Hochkalter
Safety information
Warning: Only for experienced! Only feasible for truly experienced, absolutely sure-footed, fearless of heights, and very fit climbersTips and suggestions
Blaueis SchärtenspitzeRoadbook
From Hintersee, ascend on trail 482 past Schärtenalm in 2 – 2 ½ hours to the Blaueishütte. Follow the continuing path towards the Blaueis Glacier until, behind the remains of the old hut, trail traces branch off to the left and lead under a large rock to a steep rock gully. Here the fixed ropes begin. Ascend through the steep rock and scree gully climbing from right to left (beware of falling rocks). Above the gully, continue ascending to the left over rugged terrain to a notch; here the trail turns right and leads to the summit ridge. Keeping left on rocks you reach the exposed, small summit of the Schärtenspitze. Descent via the ascent route.
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Hintersee bei RamsauParkplatz Hintersee
Die Schärtenalm am Hochkalter
Die Blaueishütte am Blaueisgletscher
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Schärtenspitze
Schärtenspitze
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Bus line 846 - Berchtesgaden central station towards HinterseeGet Timetable to destination
Schärtenspitze
Directions
Coming from Berchtesgaden towards Ramsau: drive through the town of Engedey and after about 6 km, after the football field on the left, turn into the village of Ramsau and drive through it. Follow the road towards Hintersee and before the lake begins, you will see two small parking lots on the right and left.Parking
Seeklause parking lot or wood storage yard Hintersee, RamsauCoordinates
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47.604634, 12.858516
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47°36'16.7"N 12°51'30.7"E
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33T 339041 5274580
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Book recommendation by the author
Bernhard Kühnhauser: Alpine Club Guide Berchtesgaden Alps alpin, Bergverlag Rother
Author’s map recommendations
DAV map BY 21 Berchtesgaden National Park
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Difficulty
difficult
Overall difficulty
difficult
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
13.6 km
Duration
9:00 h
Ascent
1,420 m
Descent
1,420 m
Highest point
2,145 m
Lowest point
793 m
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