In the north-eastern part of the Lattengebirge, the striking Rotofen towers rise out of the forest and form a stark contrast to the otherwise rather lovely landscape of the Lattengebirge. The three Rotofen towers form a silhouette that is reminiscent of a woman lying on her back. This is how the Rotofen got its nickname, the Sleeping Witch. The witch with her distinctive nose and breasts can be seen from Bischofswiesen in the southeast as well as from Bayerisch Gmain in the Reichenhall Basin in the northwest.

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Mountain formation in the Lattengebirge, called the "sleeping witch"

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1. View of Königssee – View of Watzmann loop from Unterschönau

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2. Lake Königssee – Königsseer Ache loop from Unterschönau

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02:24

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3. Bridge over the Wimbach – Wimbach Gorge loop from Schönau am Königssee

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04:29

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Wednesday 28 January

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

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1. View of Königssee – View of Watzmann loop from Unterschönau

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