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Upper Bavaria
Landkreis Berchtesgadener Land
Ramsau b. Berchtesgaden

Hochalm Pass

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Ramsau b. Berchtesgaden

Hochalm Pass

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Hochalm Pass

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    Location: Ramsau b. Berchtesgaden, Landkreis Berchtesgadener Land, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

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    1. Hochalmscharte – Schärtenalm loop from Ramsau bei Berchtesgaden

    17.0km

    07:24

    1,110m

    1,110m

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

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    2. Hochalmscharte – Schärtenalm loop from Ramsau bei Berchtesgaden

    19.2km

    08:05

    1,110m

    1,110m

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

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    June 8, 2021

    Very nice and varied ascents and descents, plenty of rest options at the top with a view of Watzmann, Untersberg and Hochkalter.

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      September 18, 2022

      Once you have reached the Hochalmscharte via the trail, it goes over the open plateau, slightly falling, over to the Hochalm. Impressive view down into the Wimbach valley and across to the western side of the Watzmann.

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        September 22, 2022

        The Hochalmscharte is at 1597 meters. Coming from the Wimbachtal, you cross it and then descend via the Eckaualm.

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          October 17, 2020

          If you are into near-death experiences, you should definitely do the Hochalmscharte in snow. I recommend to everyone else: Just stay down in the gorge. Go climbing somewhere else. Been there done that.

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            April 22, 2024

            In snow, the route is only suitable for very experienced hikers who are not afraid of heights and, above all, have a sure footing. You need to be in good shape to climb in these weather conditions. In snow, good orientation skills are also absolutely essential!

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              August 12, 2024

              Beautiful view of the Wimbachgrieß, the Watzmann, the Grosser Hundstot and on the other side the Hochkalter.

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                Location: Ramsau b. Berchtesgaden, Landkreis Berchtesgadener Land, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

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