Einödsbach Chapel – Waltenberger Hut loop from Einödsbach

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Einödsbach Chapel – Waltenberger Hut loop from Einödsbach

Hard

4.6

(8)

hikers

Einödsbach Chapel – Waltenberger Hut loop from Einödsbach

05:27

9.99km

940m

Mountaineering

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

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 3.81 km for 122 m

After 4.71 km for 686 m

After 6.18 km for 122 m

Waypoints

Start point

Restaurant

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23 m

Drinking Fountain

Highlight • Rest Area

Opportunity to refill your water bottle before starting the long climb to the Waltenberger Haus.

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101 m

Einödsbach Mountain Inn

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Rest stop before the long ascent to the Rappensee Hut or the Waltenberger Haus.

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145 m

Einödsbach Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

The hamlet Einödsbach lies at the end of the Stillachtals and is the southernmost permanently inhabited place in Germany. Reason for this is the year-round operated inn. From here it …

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1.61 km

Stream crossing to Waltenberger Haus

Highlight • River

The stream crossing was redesigned and the path to it was relocated slightly.
It's easier now!

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3.08 km

Wasserfall und Kaskade

Viewpoint

3.70 km

Exposed section on the trail to Waltenberger Haus

Highlight • Trail

On the climb to the Waltenberg House there are some exposed areas, but they are roped.
Actually no problem.

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4.95 km

Waltenberger Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Modern designed hut of the German Alps Association, which was reopened in 2017. The hut is open from early June to early October and is well suited as a gateway …

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7.45 km

Bacherloch Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

The waterfall in the Bacherloch was falling and rushing violently. 😊

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9.78 km

Trettachspitze, Mädelegabel and Hochfrottspitze

Highlight • Summit

Magnificent view

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9.99 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.66 km

1.12 km

166 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.50 km

967 m

506 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

10°C

2°C

35 %

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Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Comments

July 12, 2024,Abstieg im Regen

The plan to walk to the Rappenseehütte and climb up there fell through. So we immediately descended into the valley. Since it was raining, there are hardly any pictures. Nevertheless, it was 2 beautiful days with @Anja 🦋

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July 11, 2024,Heilbronner Weg (von Birgsau zur Rappenseehütte)- Abruch am Waltenbergerhaus

The plan was to ascend via the Rappensee Hut, spend the night there and then the next day take the Heilbronner Weg and descend via the Waltenberger Haus. As pretty bad weather was forecast for Friday, @Anja 🦋 and I changed our plans at short notice.

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