Hard mountaineering route. 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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After 5.62 km for 2.55 km

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Start point

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2.73 km

Small Waterfall on the Herzogstand Trail

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The route is scenically very varied and due to its orientation to the south, it is still well walkable into the late autumn.

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2.88 km

Hiking Trail from Walchensee to Herzogstand

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From the parking lot at the cable car 🚠 it’s straightforward and crisp on wonderful paths towards the Herzogstand, great views guaranteed ... garantiert

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4.29 km

Herzogstand Mountain Inn

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Berggasthaus Herzogstand OPENING HOURS:

Summer season (May 1st to November 15th)
Open daily from 9:15 a.m.
Closed on Tuesdays

Winter season (December 26th to April 30th)
Closed Monday to Thursday
Open on weekends
(open daily during Bavarian school holidays)

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5.73 km

Summit Cross on the Ridge to Heimgarten

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Small cross on a rocky outcrop above the Kochelsee. Whatever it was set up there.

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5.76 km

Heimgarten–Herzogstand Ridge

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Fantastically beautiful insights and insights ...! A beautiful round tour, which is only recommended outside of the season, as very busy.

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8.15 km

Heimgarten Summit

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I recommend to go to the mountain during the week, there is less going on.
The Heimgarten is not as frequented as the Herzogstand (mountain railway!), But because the ridge …

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9.98 km

View of Walchensee, Heimgarten, and Herzogstand

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Looking back on the ridge between Heimgarten and Herzogstand.

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12.4 km

View of Walchensee and village

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Always great views of the lakes, the foothills of the Alps and the Alps 🤩🤩🏔

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14.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.7 km

1.26 km

286 m

184 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.42 km

4.07 km

853 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (1,750 m)

Lowest point (810 m)

Weather

Saturday 21 February

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