Best trails near Wimbachgrieshütte (Naturfreundehaus)
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Wimbachgrieshütte (Naturfreundehaus): This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 10 trails will get you there, including hiking and backpacking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Wimbachgrieshütte (Naturfreundehaus): Looking for a challenge? Choose from 10 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Wimbachgrieshütte (Naturfreundehaus) are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 4.8 (66)·Hard·17.1 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrScenic hike in Berchtesgaden National Park from Wimbachbrücke, Bavaria. This route offers a great natural experience, with the road leading over the considerable debris flow of the Wimbach Valley. In contrast to Königssee in the parallel valley, a debris flow emerged here. From the Wimbachbrücke car park (charges apply), you head towards the managed Wimbachgrieshütte. Almost the entire time, the route follows the Wimbachweg uphill. Asphalt, gravel, and forest paths alternate. Shortly after...
- 4.8 (42)·Strenuous·23.7 kmPopular, panoramic hiking trail in the Berchtesgaden National Park, Bavaria. Caution: Only for experienced mountaineers: The Watzmann crossing is partly high alpine. This multi-peak ridge route requires excellent physical condition and the use of a helmet and climbing harness/rope for safety due to the high exposure and danger of falling rocks. The challenging traverse leads via Hocheck, Mittelspitze (2,713 m / 8,901 ft) and Südspitze and includes long, sustained climbing passages in UIAA...
- 4.6 (6)·Hard·19.3 kmStage 2 of the Watzmanntour, Bavaria. The second stage of the Watzmanntour, a popular and challenging mountain tour in the Berchtesgaden National Park, starts at the iconic Watzmannhaus. The first part of the tour goes to the summit of Hocheck via a giant slope, where the breathtaking panorama of the surrounding mountain peaks can be genuinely enjoyed. This part of the stage is considered very difficult. There is a passage secured by a wire rope, for which alpine experience, a head for...
- 4.7 (8)·Strenuous·15.6 kmThe tour to the Watzmann requires expert-level alpine experience and an absolute head for heights for this legendary crossing of the Watzmann massif. This world-famous route includes exposed climbing over the narrow ridge that connects the Hocheck, the Mittelspitze 2,713 m and the Südspitze 2,712 m. Wire ropes provide support in some places. Wire ropes provide support in some places, but large parts of the terrain in grade II difficulty remain unsecured and require concentrated walking. The...
- 4.4 (10)·Hard·11.6 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrChallenging hike in the Berchtesgaden National Park, Bavaria. The AV trail 419 starts at the Wimbachgrieshütte. From here, it leads through the heart of the Berchtesgaden National Park. Via the Sigeretsteig and through the Sigeretplatte, the route reaches the Mausbach and Mausbach Falls as well as the Schrainbach Falls. The last section leads along the banks of the famous Königssee lake and offers fabulous views until you finally reach St. Bartholomä. Highlights of the hike: -...
- 5.0 (7)·Hard·36.2 km·Est. 14–15 hrThis trekking tour crosses the Berchtesgaden National Park from north to south. Appropriate equipment, hiking experience in alpine terrain, a good level of fitness and surefootedness are essential for the hike on the Wimbachweg, the Oberlahnersteig and the Kleine Saugasse. Wimbachgrieshütte and the Kärlingerhaus. are stops for refreshments and overnight stays. Overnight stays in the seasonally open mountain huts must be booked online in advance. Start at the Wimbachbrücke bridge and follow...
- 5.0 (5)·Moderate·16.3 km·Est. 6.5–7.5 hrBeautiful descent from the Ingolstätter Haus to the Wimbachbrücke with border crossing This great hike is all downhill. It begins at the Ingolstädter Haus and leads across the German-Austrian border, on the Wimbachweg into the valley, where the Wimbachbrücke car park and an information center is. The Ingolstätter Haus can also be reached on this same path, but also on other hiking trails. Shortly after crossing the border, the route leads past the Wimbachgrieshütte, which is normally open...
- 5.0 (4)·Hard·10.8 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrStage 3 of the long-distance hike "Watzmanntour", Bavaria. The Watzmanntour is a popular and challenging mountain tour in the Berchtesgaden National Park. The starting point of the third stage is the picturesquely situated Wimbachgrieshütte. The route leads steeply uphill on stony paths through alpine altitudes to the Trischübel and past the Hundstod through the karstic landscape of the Steinernes Meer to the Kärlingerhütte - surefootedness and a head for heights are required in some places....
- 3.8 (2)·Hard·8.2 kmThe scenic ascent to the Ingolstädter Haus – open from June to October – begins at the Wimbachgrieshütte. The route follows path no. 411 uphill, initially through sparse woodland, across a broad saddle between the Hirschwiesenkopf and Rauhe Köpfe hilltops, and finally, becoming increasingly steep, past the ruined Trischübelalm, keeping to the right through the Hundstodgrube up to the Hundstodgatterl. From there, you are in the Steinernes Meer and the approach becomes increasingly off-track....
- Hard·40.7 kmVersatile trekking route around the Hochkalter, Bavaria. The entire route is a challenging mountain hike through high alpine terrain which is best suited as a trekking route for two to three day stages. This requires surefootedness, a head for heights and a certain level of fitness. Overnight accommodation is available in the seasonally managed Wimbachgrieshütte (three-day variation) and in the seasonally managed Ingolstädter-Haus. The trail first leads there after a decent ascent from...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Wimbachgrieshütte (Naturfreundehaus)?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Wimbachgrieshütte (Naturfreundehaus). On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 10 hiking trails, 6 backpacking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Wimbachgrieshütte (Naturfreundehaus)?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Wimbachgrieshütte (Naturfreundehaus) is Wimbachgrieshütte, which has a 4.8 star rating from 66 reviews. This trail is 17.1 km long with an elevation gain of 737 m.
What is the longest trail near Wimbachgrieshütte (Naturfreundehaus)?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Wimbachgrieshütte (Naturfreundehaus) is Hochkalter Circular. This trail is estimated to be 40.7 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Wimbachgrieshütte (Naturfreundehaus)?
Wimbachgrieshütte (Naturfreundehaus): With an ascent of 2,545 m, Hochkalter Circular has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Watzmann Crossing with 2,137 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Wimbachgrieshütte (Naturfreundehaus)?
The most popular and difficult trail near Wimbachgrieshütte (Naturfreundehaus) is Wimbachgrieshütte with a 4.8-star rating from 66 reviews.
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