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: March 4, 2026

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

After 5.49 km for 711 m

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3.00 km

Great Arber Lake

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As a cirque lake, the Great Arbersee is a relic from the last ice age. A special feature is the swinging lawn. The oscillating lawns, known as floating islands, are …

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6.68 km

Arber Chapel

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Very nice chapel and you have a great overview from the rock next door. The destination is definitely recommended. The ascent to the rock is more for people who are sure-footed.

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6.87 km

Radar Stations on Großer Arber

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The Air Force's two radomes, which are visible from afar, are equipped with radio and surveillance technology.

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7.06 km

Radar Station on Großer Arber

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In the Arber area there are many great opportunities for hiking and biking 👌

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7.21 km

Weather Station on Großer Arber

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Here, the current Arber mountain weather is recorded fully automatically using numerous measuring devices and transmitted (every half hour)!

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8.70 km

Shelter on the way to Großer Arber

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Small refuge on the way to the Großer Arber

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8.95 km

Mittagsplatzl Viewpoint

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A very special beautiful place with a great view of the large Arbersee.

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9.55 km

View of the Großer Arbersee from the Mittagsplatzl

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Super great place, the march here is definitely worth it. If you're lucky and have a good time, you might be able to enjoy the silence and great views on your own.

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12.7 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.90 km

4.21 km

2.51 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.23 km

4.60 km

1.14 km

536 m

140 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,430 m)

Lowest point (940 m)

Weather

Friday 10 April

14°C

-1°C

0 %

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Arber Chapel

Radar Stations on Großer Arber

Radar Station on Großer Arber

Weather Station on Großer Arber

Shelter on the way to Großer Arber

Mittagsplatzl Viewpoint

View of the Großer Arbersee from the Mittagsplatzl

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