Dötzenkopf – Dötzenkopf Cliffside Trail loop from Bayerisch Gmain

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Landkreis Berchtesgadener Land

Bayerisch Gmain

Dötzenkopf – Dötzenkopf Cliffside Trail loop from Bayerisch Gmain

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Dötzenkopf – Dötzenkopf Cliffside Trail loop from Bayerisch Gmain

03:31

7.97km

520m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 29, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.14 km

Bridge Over the Wappbach

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Very beautiful stream with crystal clear water, not only invites children to cool off.

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2.08 km

View of Hohensalzburg Fortress from Dötzenkopf

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View from the Dötzenkopf, a nice place for a well-deserved break

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2.35 km

View over Berchtesgadener Land from below Dötzenkopf

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A very nice view

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2.60 km

View of Bad Reichenhall and Hochstaufen

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View of Bad Reichenhall and the Hochstaufen

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2.66 km

Butterfly fans listen up! The Dötzenkopf seems to be a real paradise for butterflies. Surrounded by a flock of butterflies you can climb this small peak.

So break a sweat because they'll love the salt on your skin. ;-)

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2.84 km

View of Bad Reichenhall from the Dötzenkopf

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in the background the Staufen and Zwiesel

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2.97 km

Dötzenkopf Cliffside Trail

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Exciting and interesting, with a steel cable to help you get over to the Dötzenkopf. You should already be free from giddiness.

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3.00 km

View from Rachlboden

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At the height of the Rachlboden you have a great panoramic view of the surrounding mountains as well as the Saalachtal on the one hand and the Wappachtal on the other.

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7.97 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.00 km

1.03 km

978 m

967 m

Surfaces

5.71 km

842 m

567 m

453 m

353 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 5 November

2°C

-1°C

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It’s going to be cold. Wrap up warm and watch out for ice.

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Comments

June 17, 2024,Von Bayrisch Gmain auf die Dötzenkopf-Runde

Berchtesgaden: Dötzenkopf - June 2024 - Travel Vlog #10

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December 26, 2022,Dötzenkopf, Wappbachkopf Runde v. Bayerisch Gmain

Beautiful round in wonderful weather. Paths are almost completely dry and easy to walk on.

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February 28, 2026,Bad Reichenhall- Dötzenkopf

A lovely hike – in perfect weather. Those who start early have plenty of beautiful nature all to themselves. Later it gets crowded quickly – but it's still a great option 🥾😁🤗

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May 10, 2025,Von Bayerisch Gmain zum Dötzenkopf🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️🥾😃🌞

Today we started from the Bergkurgarten parking lot in Bayerisch Gmain...day ticket €5.40 via the Parkster app.

The ascent leads to the Wappbach stream, to the Wappbachkopf, via a steep path, and then further to the Dötzenkopf.

Once you reach the top at the cross, you are rewarded with a fantastic view of the valley towards Berchtesgaden.

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June 27, 2023,🇩🇪Dötzenkopf Road Trip Tag 1

Road Trip Day 1. Bad Reichenhall Since we were still taking advantage of the good weather, we went with us @derKlein to Bad Reichenhall and hiked in the direction of Dötzenkopf 🥾. It hiking trail where you have a fantastic view of Bad Reichenhall. The way back then went via the Dötzenkopf circular route..

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October 30, 2023,Dötzenkopf und Spechtkopf im Lattengebirge

Thanks to @Peggy Öttl for the invitation and planning of this challenging tour towards the third summit.

The pictures are just mixed up - yes, that's how it is when "two snaps" and then link to a tour...

Wappachkopf - without cross -
Dötzenkopf - there is a round with the same name -
Woodpecker head - a new cross …

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February 10, 2024,Bad Reichenhall zum Dötzenkopf

Thanks to the nice tip in Komoot, I was now on the Dötzenkopf.
Nice hike with wonderful views.

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October 30, 2023,Dötzenkopf 1001m und Spechtenkopf 1286m

A great, promising but not entirely easy tour, especially demanding on the Spechtenkopf.
Some high steps, steps...😉Be careful of your knees😉
I wouldn't recommend the woodpecker head in wet conditions...

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