Summit Hochstaufen – Frillensee loop from Adlgass

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Summit Hochstaufen – Frillensee loop from Adlgass

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Summit Hochstaufen – Frillensee loop from Adlgass

06:49

16.0km

1,010m

Hiking

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

Last updated: November 6, 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 5.87 km for 1.19 km

After 7.19 km for 1.19 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.87 km

Lake Frillensee

Highlight • Lake

Secluded lake in the shadow of the Hochstaufen. According to Wikipedia the coldest lake in Central Europe. It needs to be checked whether this is really true. In autumn and also in spring it is definitely very cold there.

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7.01 km

Summit Hochstaufen

Highlight • Summit

The Hochstaufen (1,771 meters) is a striking rocky mountain and a well-known eye-catcher, rising between Bad Reichenhall, Piding, and Anger (Berchtesgadener Land).

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9.58 km

St. Rupert's Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

Super romantic little chapel! Here you can also take a break.

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9.64 km

Steiner Alpine Pasture

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Alm is in a beautiful location, from there you can reach the Staufen in two hours. It is 45 minutes to the Frillensee.

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12.6 km

Frillensee

Highlight • Lake

Frillensee is a crystal-clear and beautiful mountain lake.

It can only be reached by bike or on foot.

The best time is early morning, when nature and wildlife slowly awaken and the mountain is reflected in the water.

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12.7 km

Enchanted Forest

Highlight • Forest

Highly recommended - we would love to come back

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12.9 km

Frillensee boardwalk

Highlight • Trail

Behind the Adlgaß forester's house, a narrow path along the edge of the forest leads slightly uphill to the start of the mountain adventure trail, which is marked by a …

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13.1 km

WOSSA- Check Point Frillensee

Highlight • Lake

The Frillensee has a special feature. You will find out in the brevet card!
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16.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.10 km

4.18 km

2.44 km

314 m

Surfaces

10.7 km

3.58 km

912 m

364 m

335 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 10 November

11°C

4°C

42 %

Additional weather tips

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

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Comments

May 20, 2025,Hohenstaufen Abendrunde v. Parkplatz Adlgaß

We climbed the mountain in a very athletic manner so as not to get caught in the dark. At a brisk pace, it took us 2.5 hours, but you should allow 3.5 hours. The DAV signs indicate 4 hours. It's a very unusual route. The first few kilometers are quite leisurely, and then the climb begins. The final kilometer has …

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July 23, 2023,Hochstaufen von Adlgass über Frillensee

A favorite tour in the Chiemgau: past the Frillensee on the Hochstaufen over a (for inexperienced) quite demanding climb.
On this tour you pass the wood storage area of the Reichenhaller Haus (summit hut) and can pack 1 or 2 pieces of wood on your backpack and support the innkeepers.

Detailed report: gipfel-glueck.de/hochstaufen-adlgass-inzell-frillensee

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May 20, 2022,Inzell --> Frillensee --> Steineralm

Small after-work round at the foot of the Hochstaufen. Runs for the most part in the forest, therefore suitable for hot days. Well suited for beginners as the paths are easy: you walk on the forest road and on a pleasant forest path.
Rather average in terms of landscape.

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