Salzburger Hochthron – Berchtesgadener Hochthron loop from Schellenberger Eishöhle

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Salzburger Hochthron – Berchtesgadener Hochthron loop from Schellenberger Eishöhle

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Salzburger Hochthron – Berchtesgadener Hochthron loop from Schellenberger Eishöhle

04:07

10.2km

440m

Hiking

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

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Restaurant

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31 m

Hochalm at Geiereck

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Hochalm is only a few meters away from the Geiereck. The perfect place to catch your breath after climbing the summit. Apple strudel and a fantastic view, what more …

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387 m

Ascent of the Salzburger Hochthron

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Easy and worthwhile ascent from the mountain station of the Untersbergbahn. Easy to do even with little fitness and mountain experience. Sturdy shoes are highly recommended!

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693 m

Salzburger Hochthron

Highlight • Summit

Great summit, I was even able to marvel at a griffon vulture during my visit. Reachable from the mountain station in about 20 minutes.

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851 m

View of the Mittagsscharte

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super nice nature experience, wonderful views of the mountains.

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1.74 km

Mittagsscharte

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The Mittagsscharte is a ridge (comb) in the Untersberggebirge.
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It is located between the Salzburg Hochthron (1 853 m above sea level) in the north and the Raucheck (1 …

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3.81 km

Hochalpkopf

Highlight • Summit

A sea of stones, yes. But you can't see the real "Stone Sea" from here!

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5.06 km

Berchtesgadener Hochthron

Highlight • Summit

The Berchtesgadener Hochthron is the highest peak of the Untersberg massif and offers you a unique view of the surrounding mountains and especially of the impressive summit plateau.

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10.2 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.41 km

760 m

Surfaces

9.41 km

760 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,910 m)

Lowest point (1,670 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

12°C

4°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 3.0 km/h

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Comments

July 28, 2022,# 250 Panorama-Tour🇦🇹🇩🇪

Tour 250 was supposed to lead me from the mountain station of the Untersbergbahn to the Berchtesgadener Hochtrohn. According to Komoot, almost 4 hours there and back. The first signpost indicated the one-way route as 3.5 hours, which was also rather realistic. Most of the trail was more of a mountain trail. Up, down over stones, hills again and again. …

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August 6, 2025,Stöhrhaus - Zeppezauer Haus

Today we hiked across the Untersberg from the Stöhrhaus to the Zeppezauer Haus. We passed the Berchtesgaden Hochthron, over the Gamsalpkopf, the Mittagsscharte, and over the Salzburg Hochthron. A fantastic hike with some magnificent views of the Alps.

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