Watzmann Hut – Watzmann Hocheck Summit loop from Watzmann

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Bavaria

Landkreis Berchtesgadener Land

Ramsau b. Berchtesgaden

Watzmann Hut – Watzmann Hocheck Summit loop from Watzmann

Hard

4.6

(24)

250

hikers

Watzmann Hut – Watzmann Hocheck Summit loop from Watzmann

08:15

14.2km

1,480m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that is highly dangerous

A part of this route comprises highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 6.71 km for 910 m

Waypoints

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3.11 km

Panoramic Ascent and Descent in Berchtesgaden National Park

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It won't be long now until you arrive at the Watzmannhaus 💪

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4.14 km

Watzmann Hut

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The promising Watzmannhaus serves as a base for climbing the Watzmann. The hut is open from May to October. There are 200 beds in the dormitory and shared rooms. Be sure to reserve your place to sleep in advance.

You can find more information at: alpenverein-muenchen-oberland.de/huetten/alpenvereinshuetten/watzmannhaus.

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4.39 km

View of the Watzmannhaus

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From here you have a good view of the Watzmannhaus.

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6.24 km

Ascent to Hocheck

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Tough climb, unpleasant to walk on, lots of loose rubble and in places the path is not visible, be careful, some places/rocks are very slippery.

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6.46 km

Watzmann Hocheck Summit

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Yes, just wonderful the view, especially for a "lowland northerner", so thumbs up!

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6.50 km

Start of the Route to Mittelspitze

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Only for experienced users.

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6.66 km

View of the Southern Summit of Watzmann

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It's best to be alone up there

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6.98 km

Watzmann Middle Peak

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Outstanding tour!
Not fully insured (but not too difficult)
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14.2 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.82 km

4.44 km

936 m

Surfaces

5.89 km

3.98 km

3.52 km

803 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

14°C

6°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 5.0 km/h

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Comments

August 20, 2025,Hocheck x Watzmann Mittelspitze (T4, A/B, I-) ⚫️

Ascent at sunrise from the Watzmannhaus to Hocheck (2,651 m). A long, arduous hike. Reached Hocheck quickly in 1 hour 50 minutes. Due to the (still) good weather window, we continued along the ridge to the Mittelspitze at 2,713 m. Afterwards, we retreated over Hocheck to the valley, as bad weather was forecast for 1:00 p.m. And the rain finally …

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September 5, 2024,Von Ramsau auf das Hocheck/Watzmann

Today at exactly 5:00 am I went up the Watzmann again, so I can close the chapter of my crossing of the Alps this year

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September 8, 2021,Watzmann - Bergtour 2. Etappe vom Watzmannhaus zur Mittelspitze und Retour, Abstieg zur Wimbachbrücke

In the early morning before sunset you should start the ascent, then the crowds are not yet on the way and you can enjoy the sunrise on the mountain. The ascent to the Hocheck is partly steep and secured with wire rope in a few places. The further way over the ridge to the Mittelspitze is a pleasure. Constant up …

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September 5, 2022,Ramsau-Watzmann Hocheck ab Wimbachbrücke

Altitude reading of my Fenix 6 x pro not correct this time despite calibration in the parking lot 😠 Highest point today was 2651 meters. As a result, the indication of altitude ascent/descent is not correct. Starting point Wimbachbrücke about 640 meters is correct.

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September 8, 2021,Bergtour von Watzmannhaus zur Mittelspitze.

Second day, the ascent to the Mittelspitze.
Early in the morning we made our way to the Hocheck. The well-marked path is long and steep. There are some places on the way that are secured with wire ropes. On the way, getting up early is rewarded with a beautiful sunrise. After about 2.5 hours we reach the Hocheck with a …

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