Hörndlwand summit cross – Lake Förchensee loop from Weitsee

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Hörndlwand summit cross – Lake Förchensee loop from Weitsee

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Hörndlwand summit cross – Lake Förchensee loop from Weitsee

06:30

14.6km

920m

Hiking

Hard hike. 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: August 10, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 3.86 km for 314 m

After 4.61 km for 461 m

After 5.14 km for 1.10 km

After 7.65 km for 25 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.81 km

Hörndlwand summit

Highlight • Summit

Even from afar, the rock tooth of the Hörndlwand can be recognized between Ruhpolding and Reit im Winkl. Besides the Kampenwand, it is probably one of the most rugged in the Chiemgau Alps. To the north, the summit drops off for around two hundred meters – a paradise for climbers. The plateau of the summit area at 1,684 meters bears three crosses. The ascent requires sure-footedness and a head for heights.

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5.25 km

View of the Hörndlwand

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful vantage point on the descent directly on the rock face of the Hörndlwand.

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5.46 km

View of the Rocky Cliffs in the Eastern Chiemgau Alps

Highlight • Viewpoint

At the beginning, the walk is a bit monotonous through the forest, but at the top you will find a great landscape with many flowers and shrubs. And the rock walls all around are very impressive.

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7.22 km

Brander Alm

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Not far from the Hörndlwand is the Brander Alm. At 1,135 meters, it serves everyone who fancies a cozy stop during the alpine season. In addition to regional specialties, Kaiserschmarrn, homemade cake, and various snacks, cheese and quark from our own production are on the menu.

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9.75 km

Lake Förchensee

Highlight • Lake

The Forchensee invites you to linger, especially when the sun is shining. The play of colors in the water, depending on the position of the sun, is very impressive.

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12.9 km

Lödensee–Mittersee Outflow

Highlight • River

Beautiful nature everywhere here.

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13.6 km

Mittersee

Highlight • Lake

Nice area with some bathing possibilities

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13.7 km

Wooden bridge over the Ache at Mittersee

Highlight • Bridge

Good way to cross the Mittersee.

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14.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.39 km

5.55 km

465 m

194 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.23 km

6.86 km

270 m

208 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,630 m)

Lowest point (740 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

11°C

6°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 5.0 km/h

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Comments

October 28, 2022,Hörndlwand (1684 m) und Gurnwandkopf (1690 m) 🥾☀️⛰🍁🦌

Unfortunately, the altitude meters are not correct. It's 1,030 m altitude.

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June 19, 2024,Hörndlwand ⛰️ ~ Grunwandkopf ⛰️

The Hörndlwand had been on my list for a long time.
Today, in the best weather, I went up the Hörndlwand. A beautiful, varied path led me steadily uphill.
At the top, I had a wonderful view. Then I continued on to the Grunswandkopf.
I still had a lot of time, so I decided to descend towards 2 lakes. This …

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