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Ramsau b. Berchtesgaden

Watzmann Hocheck Summit – Watzmann Middle Peak loop from Watzmann

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Bavaria

Landkreis Berchtesgadener Land

Ramsau b. Berchtesgaden

Watzmann Hocheck Summit – Watzmann Middle Peak loop from Watzmann

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Watzmann Hocheck Summit – Watzmann Middle Peak loop from Watzmann

08:14

14.1km

1,480m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Includes a segment that is highly dangerous

A part of this route comprises highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 6.59 km for 910 m

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3.11 km

Panoramic Ascent and Descent in Berchtesgaden National Park

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It won't be long now until you arrive at the Watzmannhaus 💪

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4.27 km

View of the Watzmannhaus

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From here you have a good view of the Watzmannhaus.

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6.12 km

Ascent to Hocheck

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Tough climb, unpleasant to walk on, lots of loose rubble and in places the path is not visible, be careful, some places/rocks are very slippery.

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6.34 km

Watzmann Hocheck Summit

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Beautiful view back to the Watzmannhaus, the Jenner or the Königssee - accessible to everyone with sure-footedness.

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6.37 km

Hocheck Shelter Approach

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Attention, no continuous via ferrata

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6.38 km

Start of the Route to Mittelspitze

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Only for experienced users.

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6.54 km

View of the Southern Summit of Watzmann

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It's best to be alone up there

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6.86 km

Watzmann Middle Peak

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Outstanding tour!
Not fully insured (but not too difficult)
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14.1 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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8.70 km

4.44 km

936 m

Surfaces

5.86 km

3.89 km

3.52 km

803 m

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Watzmann Hocheck Summit – Watzmann Middle Peak loop from Watzmann

Panoramic Ascent and Descent in Berchtesgaden National Park

View of the Watzmannhaus

Ascent to Hocheck

Watzmann Hocheck Summit

Hocheck Shelter Approach

Start of the Route to Mittelspitze

View of the Southern Summit of Watzmann

Watzmann Middle Peak

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