Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Login or Signup

Get the App

Login or Signup

Login or Signup

Routes
Mountain hikes & routes
Germany
Bavaria
Upper Bavaria
Landkreis Berchtesgadener Land
Ramsau b. Berchtesgaden

Watzmann Hocheck Summit – Watzmann Hut loop from Berchtesgaden Alps

Routes
Mountain hikes & routes
Germany
Bavaria
Upper Bavaria
Landkreis Berchtesgadener Land
Ramsau b. Berchtesgaden

Watzmann Hocheck Summit – Watzmann Hut loop from Berchtesgaden Alps

Hard

4.8

(16)

121

hikers

Watzmann Hocheck Summit – Watzmann Hut loop from Berchtesgaden Alps

03:37

4.98km

670m

Mountaineering

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

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

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

After 841 m for 3.31 km

Waypoints

A

Start point

Alpine Hut

Get Directions

1

275 m

View of the Watzmannhaus

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here you have a good view of the Watzmannhaus.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

2

2.12 km

Ascent to Hocheck

Highlight • Climb

Tough climb, unpleasant to walk on, lots of loose rubble and in places the path is not visible, be careful, some places/rocks are very slippery.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

3

2.35 km

Watzmann Hocheck Summit

Highlight • Summit

Beautiful view back to the Watzmannhaus, the Jenner or the Königssee - accessible to everyone with sure-footedness.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

4

2.38 km

Hocheck Shelter Approach

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Attention, no continuous via ferrata

Translated by Google •

Tip by

5

2.39 km

Start of the Route to Mittelspitze

Highlight • Trail

Only for experienced users.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

6

4.08 km

Watzmanngrube Trail

Highlight • Trail

Great place to rest

Translated by Google •

Tip by

7

4.66 km

View of Watzmann Hocheck

Highlight • Viewpoint

8

4.75 km

Watzmann Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The promising Watzmannhaus serves as a base for climbing the Watzmann. The hut is open from May to October. There are 200 beds in the dormitory and shared rooms. Be sure to reserve your place to sleep in advance.

You can find more information at: alpenverein-muenchen-oberland.de/huetten/alpenvereinshuetten/watzmannhaus.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

B

4.98 km

End point

Alpine Hut

Loading

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.98 km

Surfaces

4.81 km

175 m

Sign up to see more specific route details

Sign up for free

Elevation

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Sign up to see more specific route details

Sign up for free

Weather

Powered by Foreca

Wednesday 20 May

15°C

8°C

-- %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: -- km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Edit route

Download GPX

Move start point

Print

Share

Embed on a website

Report an Issue

Nearby routes

Hard

4.8

908

Reichenhaller Hut – Summit Hochstaufen loop from Bad Reichenhall

07:25h

14.5km

1,270m

Hard

4.9

789

Grünstein Summit – Grünstein Hut loop from Schönau am Königssee

04:09h

6.34km

640m

Hard

4.8

547

Hörndlwand summit cross – Brander Alm loop from Große Zirmbergschanze

05:15h

9.72km

880m

Hard

4.8

863

Wimbach Bridge – Falzalm Trail Sign loop from Wimbachbrücke

05:17h

12.1km

1,030m

Hard

4.8

177

Berchtesgadener Hochthron – Stöhrhaus loop from Schellenberger Forst

06:26h

9.75km

1,110m

Hard

4.9

456

Summit Hochstaufen – Reichenhaller Hut loop from Piding

07:19h

14.9km

1,260m

Moderate

4.7

498

View from Unternberg – Unternberg Alm loop from Raffneralm

02:55h

7.87km

480m

Hard

5.0

320

Riemann Hut – Schönegg summit (2389m) loop from Sandten

07:27h

11.8km

1,230m

Moderate

4.6

443

Unternbergsattel – Eisenberg loop from Ruhpolding

04:24h

10.9km

760m

Hard

4.9

367

Mooslahnerkopf Viewpoint – View of Watzmann loop from Schönau am Königssee

07:57h

22.1km

1,180m

Hard

4.5

319

Mitterkaseralm – Kleiner Jenner Summit loop from Hinterbrand

03:53h

8.96km

650m

Hard

4.8

356

Schärten Alm – Blaueis Hut loop from Ramsau bei Berchtesgaden

07:42h

17.7km

1,220m

Explore
RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepackingSitemap
B2B
PartnersConnectEmbed routes
Company
PressWhat's NewPioneersProduct UpdatesAmbassadorsAdventure HubCareers
Community
Help GuidesSupportGPX Merge ToolGPX Route VideoHazard AssessmentLive Tracking
Download the app
Follow Us on Socials

© komoot GmbH

Privacy Policy
Terms of Service
Community guidelines
Vulnerability disclosure program
Imprint
Information for law enforcement