Summit Cross – Rechelkopf summit loop from Waakirchen

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Summit Cross – Rechelkopf summit loop from Waakirchen

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Summit Cross – Rechelkopf summit loop from Waakirchen

04:17

13.3km

530m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.40 km

Ruins of the Marienstein Cement Works Canteen

Highlight • Historical Site

Foundation of the former staff canteen from 1906 from the Marienstein cement works. This was also the terminus of the material cable car.

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5.43 km

Mountain Cabin in Upper Bavaria

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Hut

6.44 km

Sigrizalm at Rechelkopf

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Sigrizalm on the Rechelkopf is a private hut of the DAV section Waakirchen.
On weekends and in summer, also on Wednesday evenings, members of the Alpine Club section sell drinks at the Alm.

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6.60 km

Rechelkopf Summit

Highlight • Summit

Not so well known and yet very beautifully located.

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7.16 km

Rechelkopf summit

Highlight • Summit

The Rechelkopf, my favorite after-work mountain, is a quick climb via the trail via Schwaigeralm, or via the Schwaigeralm road as a bike and hike tour. It can easily be …

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8.01 km

Sigiriz Alpine Pasture

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Beautifully situated, but unfortunately not managed. From here, the ascent begins along a meadow path to the Rechelkopf.

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10.9 km

Last Pillar of the Material Cableway

Highlight • Monument

A testimony to the lime and cement works, early 1900. Limestone was transported down the Gaißach by cable car.

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13.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

1.52 km

1.10 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.84 km

2.23 km

1.20 km

Elevation

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Highest point (1,310 m)

Lowest point (800 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

12°C

8°C

94 %

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Comments

April 28, 2025,Marienstein zum Rechelkopf

This straightforward tour leads from the edge of Marienstein to the Rechelkopf. The route there follows the signposted main trail, while the return route takes an alternative route. From the Sigritzalm, the route follows meadow paths that are sometimes difficult to see. The Rechelkopf isn't particularly well-known or spectacular, but it's still a beautiful summit with beautiful views. A recommended …

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December 22, 2021,von Marienstein zum Rechelkopf (1330 m) und wieder zurück

The start of this hike was the parking lot after the Marienstein sign at the beginning of the forest path.
At first the sun was only dimly visible through the high fog. That changed very quickly during the hike and it became a wonderfully sunny day - perfect for hiking.
The section between the Sigriz Alm and the summit was …

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