Watzmann Crossing

From the Wimbach Bridge, the ascent to the Watzmannhaus goes over the Stubenalm to the Mitterkaseralm at the Watzmann on a well-developed forest road. From here, the path becomes narrower and steeper; from the Falzalm a good, frequently used trail leads to the Watzmannhaus. The further path is an alpine trail up to the Hocheck. Here the ridge begins. Partly narrow and secured with steel cables, absolute surefootedness and freedom from vertigo are required up here. The deep view over the legendary east face to the Königssee is breathtaking. From the southern tip, the descent is unmarked over partly loose scree, partly over fortified paths but always steep down to the end of the Wimbach valley. The walk from the end of the Wimbachgries is easy and can also be done in the dark with a headlamp.