Watzmann Hocheck Summit – Watzmann Hut loop from Berchtesgaden Alps

Mountain hikes & routes

Germany

Bavaria

Upper Bavaria

Landkreis Berchtesgadener Land

Ramsau b. Berchtesgaden

Watzmann Hocheck Summit – Watzmann Hut loop from Berchtesgaden Alps

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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: November 3, 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

Start point

Alpine Hut

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275 m

View of the Watzmannhaus

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From here you have a good view of the Watzmannhaus.

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1.32 km

Ascent to Watzmann Hocheck

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From here it goes steeply uphill to the Watzmann-Hocheck. The strenuous ascent is rewarded with impressive views of the Berchtesgaden Alps.

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2.12 km

Ascent to Hocheck

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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.

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2.35 km

Watzmann Hocheck Summit

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Yes, just wonderful the view, especially for a "lowland northerner", so thumbs up!

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2.39 km

Start of the Route to Mittelspitze

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Only for experienced users.

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2.40 km

Hocheck Shelter Approach

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Attention, no continuous via ferrata

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4.08 km

Watzmanngrube Trail

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Great place to rest

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4.75 km

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.

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4.98 km

End point

Alpine Hut

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.99 km

Surfaces

4.81 km

177 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 10 November

12°C

4°C

65 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

August 22, 2022,Die Watzmanntour Tag 2: Watzmannhaus - Hocheck

Note: The walking time there and back is 4 1/2 hours - Komoot is completely wrong because of the poor reception when recording the tour with 2 hours walking time. A wonderful summit tour - sure-footedness and a head for heights are important!!!

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