Tour to Watzmannhaus - Hiking in Berchtesgaden National Park

First, follow hiking trail 441 from the starting point at the “Wimbachbrücke” car park in the direction of Watzmannhaus. Just behind the bridge, keep right and after about 500 meters you reach a forest road, from which you turn right after another 200 meters at the second junction. Follow the path past the Stubenalm to the Mitterkaseralm to the climate station. From here, the paved road narrows to a mountain path. Follow this up to the Watzmannhaus (open in summer). The return journey takes you on the same route.

TIP: From the Watzmannhaus you can continue hiking to the Hocheck, one of the three Watzmann peaks. Here you definitely need mountain experience, very good fitness and the appropriate equipment!

BEST MONTHS: June to October

REQUIREMENTS: mountain boots, alpine experience, sure-footedness, very good physical condition and sufficient snacks + drinks

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT: high level of difficulty, demanding tour with very steep climbs

Please note that the difficulty information on the tour portals and signposts in the area can differ from one another. Your tour planning should be adapted to your physical condition, which is why we ask you to always take all factors into account and not to ignore the signs in the area!

The difficulty information on the signposts in the area corresponds to the path categories of the DAV (German Alpine Association). This tour is marked in red and is therefore considered a moderately difficult climb. The climbs are narrow and mostly steep. Short passages with a risk of falling or places secured with wire ropes must be mastered.

ARRIVAL BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Usually free with the guest card of the valley basin communities (exceptions possible).

It is best to get off at the “Wimbachbrücke” stop. From there it is only a few meters (approx. 150 m) on foot.
The following bus lines will take you to your destination:
From Berchtesgaden: Bus line 846
From Schönau: Bus line 840 - change at the bus station/Berchtesgaden main station - Bus line 846
From Ramsau: Bus line 846

You can find the timetable information at https://www.bayern-fahrplan.de/
The sustainable journey is not only good for the environment, it also saves you on parking costs. Have a nice trip!

Variant: Summer timetable (Please note the timetables and possible changes.)