Grünstein Summit – View of Watzmann loop from Schönau am Königssee

Mountain hikes & routes

Germany

Bavaria

Upper Bavaria

Landkreis Berchtesgadener Land

Schönau a. Königssee

Grünstein Summit – View of Watzmann loop from Schönau am Königssee

Hard

4.9

(126)

850

hikers

Grünstein Summit – View of Watzmann loop from Schönau am Königssee

04:08

6.30km

640m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that is highly dangerous

A part of this route comprises highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 2.11 km for 652 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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561 m

View of Grünstein

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If you walk from Königssee to the bobsleigh run, the view to the greenstone offers an incredibly impressive impression.

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2.65 km

View of Königssee

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View of Königssee from the Isidor via ferrata

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2.65 km

Watzmann View

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Breathtaking view of King Watzmann.

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2.67 km

Grünstein Summit

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A beautiful mountain with a panoramic view of the Watzmann and Berchtesgaden.
There is also the Isidor via ferrata with various routes.

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2.76 km

View of Watzmann

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Fabulous view, Watzmann cloud-free for once

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3.07 km

Grünstein Hut

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We were only on the greenstone summit and then turned back in the hut. Very quaint and cozy.

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4.03 km

View of Grünstein and the Via Ferrata

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Nice view from Grünstein

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4.34 km

Grünstein Via Ferrata Entrance

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Here you are spoiled for choice... but also some fresh water to refresh yourself after the tour

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6.30 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.19 km

1.83 km

788 m

681 m

652 m

168 m

Surfaces

1.77 km

1.75 km

1.62 km

875 m

181 m

114 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 25 October

8°C

1°C

21 %

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Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Comments

May 8, 2026,Grünstein für Bergfexe

A Fex is someone who is very enthusiastic about something - according to Wiki. We both love the mountains and since the trip to Wallis also via ferratas. Although I have been going to the Berchtesgaden region for many years, I haven't managed to do the Grünstein via ferrata yet. This was to be made up for together now.

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July 20, 2025,🇦🇹Grünstein Klettersteig 🧗‍♂️☀️😎✌️

On the last day, a slightly shorter tour. We climbed a via ferrata on the Grünstein.
Afterwards, a pleasant refreshing dip in the Königsee.
Thanks for these four days.
It was amazing 🧗‍♂️🤗

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May 26, 2023,Grünstein-Klettersteig

We were on the road for a total of almost 6 hours. including a 40-minute break at the green stone hut.

komoot somehow doesn't record the time and distance of the via ferrata correctly...

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October 16, 2023,Do the Job go hike 🤠 Grünstein 1304 m Runde von Königssee 🇩🇪

New order in Schönau am Königssee. The coordination and construction discussion went quickly and smoothly. There is still some time left for hiking. Grünstein is a great panoramic mountain. Mighty view of the Watzmann and Göll massifs. Lots of people, even on a weekday. I will be back tomorrow. This time I'm taking KS set. 🧗. Mr. Adobe is still …

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April 29, 2023,Grünstein Klettersteig „Isidorsteig“

For the first via ferrata of the season, we went quite comfortably today via the Isidorsteig to the Grünstein 🧗‍♂️⛰️ Climb with a great view and moderate difficulty.

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