Franzosensteig Trail – Obere Wettersteinspitze loop from Mittenwald

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Mittenwald

Franzosensteig Trail – Obere Wettersteinspitze loop from Mittenwald

Hard

4.7

(21)

185

hikers

Franzosensteig Trail – Obere Wettersteinspitze loop from Mittenwald

09:20

16.4km

1,480m

Mountaineering

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: 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 6.98 km for 2.14 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7 m

Rafting Memorial Statue, Mittenwald

Highlight • Monument

In memory of rafting as a means of transport. The last raft went from Mittenwald to Munich in 1905.

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5.03 km

Franzosensteig Trail

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Making a landmark cost a lot of money in the past. In addition, the transport and erection were associated with considerable effort - especially in the mountains. Alternatively, so-called rock …

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7.81 km

Obere Wettersteinspitze

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From Mittenwald the path leads past the Ferchensee and the Lautersee to the Obere Wettersteinspitze. Well suited as a bike & hike up to the Lautersee. Don't forget your bathing …

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11.2 km

Ferchensee West Shore Swimming Bay

Highlight • Lake

Can be reached from Mittenwald via beautiful paths.

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15.4 km

St. Eustachius Chapel

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Eustace (The Steadfast; † around 118) is a martyr and helper in need.

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16.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.65 km

5.40 km

2.74 km

2.13 km

493 m

Surfaces

7.78 km

3.41 km

2.81 km

1.76 km

510 m

147 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

11°C

7°C

55 %

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Comments

June 18, 2022,Mittenwald-Obere Wettersteinspitze

It shouldn't be boring... The tour to the upper Wettersteinspitze is a more difficult tour.

Climbing in the first degree should be mastered safely. Sure-footedness and a head for heights are a must!

The start is at a small hiking car park in the first hairpin bend between Mittenwald and Leutasch. First, it goes straight ahead on a tar road, …

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June 18, 2023,Berg obere Wettersteinspitze Mittenwald

Penultimate day in Leutasch. Actually wanted to go the Partenkirchener Dreitorspitze, but looking up showed too much white space. In addition, the Meilerhütte is closed. So drove a little further to climb the upper Wettersteinspitze from Mittenwald. Initially quite long with a moderate incline through the shady forest. After 5km turn left into the ascent. Initially on a narrow path …

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September 7, 2025,Wanderung zur Obere Wettersteinspitze

Unfortunately, we started too late, so common sense forced us to turn back before it got dark. We made it to the saddle. From there, you have fantastic views in almost all directions. The ascent from Mittenwald is initially quite gentle, but is then followed by a partly steep climb. If you're sure-footed, however, it's not particularly challenging; some sections …

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July 13, 2024,hike | mittenwald -> obere wettersteinspitze

Start at the car park at the valley station of the Kranzbergbahn in Mittenwald. Over Grünkopf to the upper Wettersteinspitze, return via Ferchensee and Lautersee.

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