2-day Watzmann Traverse in Berchtesgaden, Bavaria
Join Klaus, an IFMGA-certified mountain guide, for a fun and scenic Watzmann 2-day traverse, one of the most beautiful ridge crossings in the Alps.
Private
Alps
2 Days
Jun - Oct
High
Intermediate
Description
Surrounded by the stunningly scenic Bavarian Alps and Königsee Lake, Watzmann towers above its surroundings.
The traverse of the Watzmann in Berchtesgaden is one of the most famous and most beautiful ridge crossings in the Alps. Let’s experience this adventure together!
During most part of the ridge there’s a via ferrata across the Watzmannridge. Deep down we’ll have a stunning view on the Königssee.
During the first day we hike to the Watzmann House (1250m altitude) to spend the night and enjoy the wonderful sight of "Berchtesgadener Land“. Next day we will start early in the morning to hike to the "Hocheck“, then across the Watzmannridge to the "Mittelspitze“ and afterwords on more exposed trails, we reach the "Südspitze“ (900m altitude). After a nice picnic we’ll descend to the beautiful and wild "Wimbachgries“ where we have the opportunity to sit down in a hut.
The hike back to "Wimbachbrücke“ will take about 4-5 hours!
If you’re very good in condition we could do the whole tour in only one day- but be aware: there are 2.150m altitude to be managed!!
The Technical difficult level is moderate (Climbing UIAA II), but you must be free from vertigo and have Sure- footedness. Regarding fitness level, you should be able to hike 2 days in a row with an altitude of 1300m and 10-12 hours of walking. It’s a long distance ridge crossing with a long and challenging descend (2000m altitude), 1300m altitude of which are difficult terrain.
So what are you waiting for? Book now for this amazing 2-day ridge traverse of the iconic Watzmann in Bavaria!
For experienced climbers the Watzmann East Face would be a highlight. The highest wall of the eastern alps in difficulties up to III+. You can find this tour also in my Explore-Share profile.
Price includes
- Guiding fee
Meeting point
Itinerary
Day 1: Day 1
During the first day we hike to the Watzmann House (1250m altitude) to spend the night and enjoy the wonderful sight of "Berchtesgadener Land“.
Day 2: Day 2
On day 2 we will start early in the morning to hike to the "Hocheck“, then across the Watzmannridge to the "Mittelspitze“ and afterwords on more exposed trails, we reach the "Südspitze“ (900m altitude). After a nice picnic we’ll descend to the beautiful and wild "Wimbachgries“ where we have the opportunity to sit down in a hut. The hike back to "Wimbachbrücke“ will take about 4-5 hours!
Details
Accommodation
At Watzmann hut
More info
The Technical difficult level is moderate (Climbing UIAA II), but you must be free from vertigo and have Sure- footedness. Regarding fitness level, you should be able to hike 2 days in a row with an altitude of 1300m and 10-12 hours of walking. It’s a long distance ridge crossing with a long and challenging descend (2000m altitude), 1300m altitude of which are difficult terrain.
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About the guide
Klaus
4.7
(18)
Mountain Guide
Growing up in Salzburg's Lungau, Austria, my enthusiasm for the mountains has been rooted in me since childhood.
In winter, I passionately lead my guests on ski tours or show them the best runs while skiing off-piste. In later season I’m guiding in Norway (Lyngen/Senja). And another great passion is ice climbing on frozen waterfalls.
In summer I like to be out and about on rocks and ice in my local mountains but also abroad.
I look forward to go on tour together with you!
Languages
Italian | German | English
Certificates
IFMGA
What people are saying about Klaus
Csaba
Aren
Klaus was a phenomenal guide. He was very experienced, extremely friendly and was an excellent teacher for multi-pitch rock climbing. He was able to push me through my mental limits without pressure and while always having our safety in mind and taught me everything I needed to know for my own multi-pitch adventures. In summary, Klaus was a phenomenal guide all around and I would recommend him to all my friends and family without a second thought! Thank you Klaus for your expert guidance and for giving me a once in a lifetime experience!
Mark
The whole experience was hard work seriously hard work. I had trained for months, but the pace we moved at, I did struggle at times and made mistakes. The weather will determine the pace you move because its your Guides job to help get you up and down safely, so be prepared. The Altitude did have an affect as well. Klau our guide was professional and did a marvellous job getting us up and down.
Jan
Ruhi
Klaus is one of the best guides I’ve ever met. He’s kind, he’s smart, he’s so helpful and polite. I could not have hoped for a better experience.
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