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: January 14, 2026

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Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 6.79 km for 1.19 km

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.45 km

Alpine Wildflower Garden

Highlight • Natural

Beautiful garden with many mountain flowers.

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5.32 km

St. Rupert's Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

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

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5.85 km

Trail to Steiner Alm

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Maria in the stone ❤️ shelter

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7.88 km

Staufen Chapel near Reichenhaller Haus

Highlight • Religious Site

Small chapel right next to the Reichenhaller Haus, invites you to pause for a moment

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7.99 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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8.12 km

Trail to the Staufen summit

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This trail is challenging: scree and rock alternate, demanding your concentration. The path is varied and at times quite steep. At the same time, it offers beautiful views of Lake …

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10.6 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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13.3 km

Memorial Cross

Highlight • Monument

16.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.98 km

3.58 km

1.74 km

851 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.84 km

5.12 km

3.01 km

872 m

215 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 19 March

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