Where is Grosser Watzmann?
Sign the Climber’s Log! At 2713m Grosser Watzmann is the highest peak standing entirely within Germany. Looming almost 2000 meters above the green waters of Koenigsee, Watzmann’s graceful mass provides a postcard-perfect backdrop to the city of Berchtesgaden, in Bavaria’s southeastern corner.
What is the highest peak of the Watzmann?
The highest, the so called “Middle-Peak” of the Watzmann, with its 2.713 m above sea level is followed by the “Southern Peak” (2712 m) and the “Hocheck” (2651 m). Fairly famous peaks lie in the east of the main ridge divide: the so called “Wife of the Watzmann” and its “Seven Kids”.
Why is Watzmann-Hocheck so famous?
Thus Watzmann became one of the first via ferratas in the Alps: the great Ridge traverse through all 3 summits. In the sixties they intended to build a teleferic to Watzmann-Hocheck: this ideas collapsed fortunately – so remained Watzmann (in contrast to Zugspitze) a mountain for hiker and climber.
Who should visit the watzmannhaus?
The Watzmannhaus is the ideal starting point for the long and challenging traverse of the entire Watzmann – Ridge, including the long and tiring descent into the Wimbach valley. This itinerary is therefore only recommended for mountaineers with a solid endurance and a good experience in exposed alpine terrain.