Hochgern summit cross – Hochgernhaus loop from Marquartstein

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Hochgern summit cross – Hochgernhaus loop from Marquartstein

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Hochgern summit cross – Hochgernhaus loop from Marquartstein

06:32

15.8km

1,070m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.35 km

Bench with a view of Wössner See

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A bench from which you can enjoy the beautiful view

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2.87 km

Agersgschwendt-Alm

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The hut is open from May to October. In winter only on weekends in good weather. It is best to call ahead: +4986418481

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3.68 km

Alpine Meadow Below Rosskopf

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You can easily walk up the path here, which is committed and marked by forest work.

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7.65 km

Summit chapel on Hochgern's secondary peak

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This small church can be found approx. 50 m away from the Hochgern summit. ⛪⛪

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7.74 km

View of Lake Chiemsee from the Hochgern

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One of the most beautiful viewpoints in Chiemgau

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7.74 km

Hochgern Summit

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The Hochgern, at 1,748 meters, is a brilliant vantage point on the edge of the Chiemgau Alps. You can climb it via simple paths and treat yourself to something special …

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8.79 km

View of Lake Chiemsee

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When I come from the Hochgernhaus, I stop here to see Lake Chiemsee.

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9.31 km

Hochgernhaus

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Popular meeting point below the summit of the Hochgern, more precisely on the south flank towards Marquartstein. Good selection of drinks and dishes. Clean sanitary facilities.

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15.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.51 km

6.11 km

124 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.63 km

5.69 km

237 m

128 m

124 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 17 October

16°C

8°C

14 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

May 12, 2025,Bergtour Hochgerngipfel 🏔️🚶‍♂️

🌞 Hike to Hochgern – Round Trip in Sunshine

Total Distance: approx. 16.3 km
Duration: approx. 5–6 hours (walking time only)
Elevation Gain: approx. 1,200 m
Difficulty: Moderate – good basic fitness required
Weather: Sunny day with scattered clouds – ideal conditions!
🚗 Starting Point: Hochgern Hiking Parking Lot (Marquartstein)

Address: Staudacher Straße, 83250 Marquartstein

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January 1, 2023,01.01.2023 3 Gipfeltour ⛰ zum Jahresbeginn ✨

Wish you all a Happy New Year. Beautiful New Year's hike on the Hochgern with the way back via Zwölferspitz and Hochlerch.

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January 1, 2023,Hochgern am Neujahrst

It's the third time in the last five years that I've been to the Hochgern on New Year's Eve with October temperatures. That's awesome.

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July 13, 2024,Marquartstein: Nebelsuppengipfelglück auf dem Hochgern

Die Prognose für heute war recht mies, scheint nicht zu stimmen. Dann kann ja doch ein Berg her, nicht, dass sich die Beine über mangelndes Höhenmetertraining beschweren. Gipfel hat die Latschliste noch genügend.

Ich fahre in den Nachbarort Marquardtstein, um 10:40 Uhr brech ich auf'n Wanderparkplatz, ääähh quatsch, brech ich am Wanderparkplatz (620 m NN) auf.

April 5, 2025,Hochgern + Zwölferspitz

Given the current snow conditions, this is the perfect mountain. Snow from the Hochgernhaus onward. The return route follows a small hunting trail (the entrance is difficult to find) with fantastic views.

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December 23, 2025,Hochgern mit Andi

Today Andi and I escaped the fog in the valley.

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January 2, 2022,Bergtour auf den Hochgern mit Abwegen

Not found the right path several times on the ascent
Very steep and easy tour from the Hochgerhaus

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May 27, 2022,Hochgern ☀️🌤️⛰️

Despite tired legs, we went up the Hochgern today. On the ascent via the Gernalm (not managed) there is significantly less public traffic than via the Hochgernhaus. From the top you have an amazing view in all directions. In the north of the Chiemsee, in the south the Kaisergebirge and the Steinberge, in the west the Watzmann and in the …

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