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Ostufersteig Trail (Unmaintained Path, Life-Threatening Danger)

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Ostufersteig Trail (Unmaintained Path, Life-Threatening Danger)

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  • Location: Schönau a. Königssee, Landkreis Berchtesgadener Land, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

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    April 18, 2017

    Mountaineering

    Attention: uninsured dangerous climb! Solid shoes and ALPINE experience are required. The first kilometer in particular has fallen so far that you can often no longer see the way. Often a fallen tree has to be climbed over.
    Here is a video of Sacki conquering the entire Ostufersteig:

    This forgotten path leads from Malerwinkel to the back of the Saletalm. But you can also just (we we) walk to the boiler and from there take the boat on or back.
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    March 23, 2024

    Mountaineering

    The old path starting from the Kessel towards Malerwinkel is not maintained! This means a combination of lots of leaves on the ground and rain increase the risk of making a wrong step. The path is not secured and is sometimes no longer visible.

    This trail is for experienced hikers only and should not be recommended without warning!

    I used the route myself on March 23, 24.

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    Great experience but definitely not for beginners!
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    August 24, 2025

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    A 28-year-old woman from Munich slipped and fell over steep terrain into Lake Königssee on Friday. According to the Bavarian Red Cross (BRK), she was able to stay on the shore. According to police, a companion of the woman called emergency services and tried to reach the 28-year-old. The water rescue team rescued the seriously injured woman and then brought her companion back by boat. A helicopter then flew the 28-year-old to a hospital.

    According to police, the eastern shore path is no longer being inspected for safety and condition and is not shown on current maps.
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    Location: Schönau a. Königssee, Landkreis Berchtesgadener Land, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

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