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Landkreis Berchtesgadener Land

Bad Reichenhall

View of Watzmann – Karkopf Summit loop from Predigtstuhl

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Bavaria

Landkreis Berchtesgadener Land

Bad Reichenhall

View of Watzmann – Karkopf Summit loop from Predigtstuhl

Moderate

4.9

(96)

400

hikers

View of Watzmann – Karkopf Summit loop from Predigtstuhl

02:41

6.84km

300m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

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Start point

Restaurant

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305 m

View of Watzmann

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Great view of the Watzmann 🏔️
Two deck chairs are available.

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1.42 km

Most train drivers stay on the Predigtstuhl or on the mountain pasture. But why stay there? The Hochschlegel offers you an equally great view and more peace of mind. ;-)

The first step is up the former ski slope. Then it gets more interesting when the clearly recognizable path leads up between mountain pines.

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1.74 km

Lattengebirge Ridge Trail with Panoramic Views

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Beautiful mountain path between Hochschlegel and Karkopf... Crossing the Lattengebirge is definitely recommended for experienced hikers...

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2.54 km

View of Salzburg

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I always go hiking with my father once a year in Berchtesgadener Land or Bad Reichenhall. Can you give me a tip for next year?

Thank you very much Felix.

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2.54 km

Karkopf Summit

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A beautiful view over the Salzburger Land to the Watzmann, Hochkalter and Grossklockner.

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3.61 km

View from Dreisesselberg

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Not three chairlifts arrive up here on the summit, as one might think - no, the name Dreisesselberg comes from a former border triangle. Bavaria, Salzburg and the Probstei Berchtesgaden met here in one point. Today the mountain is a beautiful hiking destination with a great view of Bad Reichenhall and Bayerisch Gmain.

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3.63 km

Dreisesselberg Summit

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A magnificent view of the Berchtesgaden mountains.

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6.08 km

Schlegelmulde Alpine Hut

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On the way between Predigtstuhl and Hochschlegel, the Schlegelmulde hut invites you to relax. Stretch your nose towards the sun and let yourself be spoiled with delicacies. If you are lucky, the music will also play.

The menu and further information can be found on the website: predigtstuhlbahn.de/almhuette/schlegelmulde

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End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.47 km

832 m

543 m

Surfaces

6.31 km

501 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,700 m)

Lowest point (1,540 m)

Weather

Saturday 4 July

21°C

11°C

96 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

August 31, 2023,Predigtstuhl- Hochschlegel- Karkopf- Dreisessel

Take the oldest cable car still in operation up to the Pfarrstuhl. Right off with the first train, the sun was still out and we were able to enjoy the view before everything was covered in clouds and fog again. But from Hochschlegel onwards I had the mountain to myself, absolute peace only occasionally interrupted by birdsong 😇😊. During the …

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June 21, 2024,Predigtstuhl 1613 m, Hochschlegel 1688 m, Karkopf 1739 m, Dreisesselberg 1680 m

The Predigtstuhlbahn, one of the oldest large-cabin cable cars in the world, took me to the mountain station at an altitude of about 1600 m.

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October 10, 2021,Predigtstuhl - Karkopf - Dreisesselberg

By train to the Predigtstuhl and on to three peaks - Hochschlegel, Karkopf and Dreisesselberg. Everything can be done easily - but better if there is no fog.

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March 28, 2025,Bad Reichenhall: Mit der Bergbahn zur Reichenhaller Gipfeltour

A great hike, currently quite challenging due to the snow, perhaps more crowded in summer (although most tourists probably only go as far as the Schlegelmulde). The fantastic panoramas reward every hiker who makes the effort to conquer the summit.

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July 22, 2025,Wanderung: Predigerstuhl-Hochschlegel-Karkopf-Dreisesselberg

From Bad Reichenhall, we took the cable car to the Predigtstuhl. The cable car dates back to 1928, is 1,614 meters high, and is still in its original condition, making it the oldest in the world.

It was a great tour, albeit strenuous for me at times. I realize I've been sick for the last two weeks and I'm probably …

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June 8, 2023,Nachmittagstour am Predigtstuhl 🇩🇪 4 Gipfel

From 3:30 p.m. the cable car is cheaper (29 instead of 49 euros for up/down). The 3-hour tour to the Dreisesselberg, including the Karkopf and Predigtstuhl, could be completed in 2:30. There was still enough time to eat at the mountain station. Due to thunderstorms, the train did not run regularly. Return around 8 p.m

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August 13, 2022,Predigtstuhl bis Karkopf

This time ascent after 3:30 p.m. It then costs 25 instead of 50 euros for Berg+Talf. You can't buy a ticket like this on the internet 😖
Dreisesselberg would still have been manageable if you walked more quickly. You are considerate of other participants...
So it was still possible to eat in the mountain restaurant. Return 19:50

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View of Watzmann – Karkopf Summit loop from Predigtstuhl

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