View of the Bavarian Alps – Latschenkopf Summit loop from Brauneck

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View of the Bavarian Alps – Latschenkopf Summit loop from Brauneck

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View of the Bavarian Alps – Latschenkopf Summit loop from Brauneck

02:18

5.87km

310m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Alpine Hut

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214 m

View of the Bavarian Alps

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The view of the Bavarian Alps is one of the most beautiful nature experiences around the Brauneck. From the scenic ridges, a wide panoramic view opens up over the gentle …

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1.29 km

Schrödelstein–Stangeneck–Latschenkopf Ridge Trail

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Here you hike in alpine terrain along the markings over the ridges of Schrödelstein and Stangeneck to Latschenkopf. On the way there you are treated to a unique view. On …

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2.40 km

Latschenkopf Summit

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Promising tour with a wide view of the Alpine foothills and the Bavarian lakes

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2.77 km

Stone Gate (Tor im Stein)

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The natural opening in the rock resembles a gate and stands out clearly from the surrounding rock formations.

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4.05 km

The gently sloping alpine pastures form a charming contrast to the sometimes steeper ridge sections in the surrounding area. Hikers here experience the typical mix of open cultural landscape and alpine mountain panorama characteristic of the Bavarian Prealps.

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4.90 km

View of the Karwendel Mountains

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The mighty limestone landscape forms a fascinating contrast to the gentler shapes of the Bavarian Prealps and shapes the horizon in an impressive way. Especially on clear days, the view …

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5.19 km

Panoramic View of the Karwendel

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The panoramic view of the Karwendel is one of the most impressive sights to be enjoyed from Brauneck and the surrounding peaks. To the south, the mighty mountain scenery of …

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5.63 km

Paragliding launch site at Brauneck

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Thanks to the favorable location and excellent thermal conditions, there is a lot of activity here on good flying days, as the colorful paragliders rise into the sky one after another.

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5.87 km

End point

Alpine Hut

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.13 km

2.03 km

711 m

Surfaces

2.78 km

1.27 km

958 m

864 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,650 m)

Lowest point (1,390 m)

Weather

Monday 2 November

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Comments

November 1, 2025,Mit Hund🐶 läufts rund🐾: Pfotenabenteuer am Brauneck – Matsch, Wind & Leberkäsduft!

Day 1 of our hiking holiday – from my perspective 🐶

Finally, it's starting! I could tell as soon as I woke up: Today, adventure is in the air! ☀️ The sun is shining, everyone is in a good mood – and so am I, of course.

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September 8, 2022,Brauneck - großer Höhenweg

Today we used the visit to my sister in Bad Tölz for a circular hike at the Brauneck. We rode the cable car up and down. In the morning, the friendly lady at the valley station asked if we really wanted to go up the mountain given the horrible weather, which we optimistically answered in the affirmative. We started hiking …

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August 16, 2025,Brauneck-Gipfelkreuz – Aussicht vom Latschenkopf Runde von Gilgenhöfe

Very beautiful. And quite challenging. At least for short legs 😉

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September 1, 2023,Brauneck 2. Tag mit den Alten Herren

Fantastic mountain tour with many mountain peaks, ibexes and beautiful mountain huts. 🥰
As soon as they sit in the hut, the whining becomes less. 🤣 🍻🙋‍♂️

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August 10, 2024,Brauneck-Gipfel (1.555) – Latschenkopf (1.712) Runde von Gilgenhöfe

Round trip from the Brauneck cable car. Unfortunately, we didn't dare go any further towards Achselköpfe with our abilities. Beautiful hike over the ridge of Stangeneck (1,646) to Latschenkopf and back via Stie Alm.

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July 7, 2026,Brauneck Bergstation, Großer Höhenweg Rundweg

Signposted for 3 hours of walking. Surefootedness should be present! Stop at Quenger Alm 😋👍

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June 14, 2022,großer Höhenweg auf dem Brauneck😍🏔🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️🐄

A perfect day on the Brauneck 😍 sun, blue sky, fir trees, mountains full, lush green meadows with countless flowers, cows, paragliders... so many wonderful impressions ☺️ there was the sometimes difficult scrambling and overcoming my problems with height totally worth it🤩

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July 4, 2023,Brauneck - Großer Höhenweg

With the mountain railway we went to the Brauneck. €23.50 with a guest card for one ascent and descent. But the parking lot was included. 😀😀
Route:
Brauneck summit 1555 m - Gratweg - Vorderer Kirchstein 1670 m - Latschenkopf 1712 m - Alpineweg - Stie Alm - Quenger Alm
Up to the Stie Alm it was a demanding tour …

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