Wendelstein Chapel – Wendelstein Panorama Trail loop from Wendelstein

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Wendelstein Chapel – Wendelstein Panorama Trail loop from Wendelstein

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Wendelstein Chapel – Wendelstein Panorama Trail loop from Wendelstein

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2.97km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Restaurant

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143 m

Wendelstein Panorama Summit Trail

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The panoramic path leads up to the summit and around it to the entrance to the cave. There are always rest areas with information boards or hands-on stations such as …

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341 m

Cave Bench with a View of the Wendelstein

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Nice to be off the main path to escape the tourist crowds of the cable car and take a little break

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361 m

Hike to Wendelstein

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A tough path but well worth it

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1.06 km

Wendelstein Chapel

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A wonderful place to let your thoughts wander for a moment. I would have liked to light a candle.

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1.21 km

View of the Wendelstein

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It is wonderful there, we were very excited

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1.28 km

Wendelstein Railway

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The Wendelstein cog railway is the slower, but also somewhat more expensive, option to get to the Wendelstein mountain compared to the cable car, if you don't want to hike up.

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1.57 km

Wendelstein Panorama Trail

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Even if you arrive exhausted at the summit, the summit loop is an absolute must and far less exhausting than the ascent.

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2.20 km

View of the Wendelstein Observatory and the transmission mast

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Until 2012, the summit of the Wendelstein housed a 24-hour weather station of the German Weather Service, and to this day, an observatory of the Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics …

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2.97 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.80 km

1.11 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.56 km

1.17 km

230 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,770 m)

Lowest point (1,680 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

18°C

11°C

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Comments

July 13, 2021,Wendelstein Panoramaweg

On the last day in Upper Bavaria we only had plans for the morning because it was supposed to be thunderstorm from the afternoon. Therefore, the tourist variant via the cogwheel train to the Wendelstein and went there on the panorama path. Unfortunately, it was already drawn shortly after arrival and so we did not have the outstanding foresight that …

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September 30, 2023,auf dem Wendelstein

Taking the cog railway up the Wendelstein is quite an experience. Unfortunately the weather wasn't so good today. The mountain was in a thick cloud all day so we had to forego any foresight. However, the spectacular view could be seen through some gaps in the clouds. The hike on the Panorama Trail is not too difficult, but you should …

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October 21, 2023,Wendelstein

With the cog railway to the Wendelstein.
At the top, the climb to the summit via a developed path with little incline and many bends through the rock face. Then we went on the panoramic tour around the summit massif with great views.
Otherwise the cave was still very beautiful.

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September 5, 2023,Wanderung Panoramaweg Wendelstein

At the request of the guests, we went on a summit adventure tour today without much effort. Today was an absolute experience due to the brilliant distance view. The panoramic path around the Wendelstein, which was closed during my last visit in spring, was freely accessible again. A real dream. The jackdaws were also very gracious and entertaining with their …

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September 21, 2025,Wendelstein – Panoramarunde 🚡Bahn

If you're already in the area, hop on the cable car 🚡 and just enjoy.
The weather was fantastic. ☀️🥰
It was a wonderful 3 hours. 👍🏻😄

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September 12, 2023,🚡⛰️ Wendelstein … 🥾🎒 auf den Gipfel, um den Berg und hinein ☺️

There is a lot to discover on the Wendelstein. I really enjoyed the panoramic and summit trail with wonderful views, which is also a geology trail with interactive stations. I can recommend the Wendelsteinbahn website wendelsteinbahn.de with good and interesting information. And there wasn't much going on, there was a relaxed atmosphere...

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July 18, 2025,Wendelstein-Erlebnis mit Gipfel- und Panoramaweg mit Klaus 18.07.2025

It couldn't have been better - Klaus had done the best to prepare it - the train ride, the weather, the view, the panoramic path, the cave, the church, the participants!

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