2-day Watzmann Traverse in Berchtesgaden, Bavaria

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.