About
Legendary mountain crossing with long ascent, airy ridge climbing, and a long descent. The entire ridge takes about 1.5-2 hours. Descent through the Wimbach Valley takes about 4 hours.
Why go
- Legendary mountain crossing
- Epic 360 views
- A unique line through the Watzmann massif
Must try
- Traverse of Watzmann in the Bavarian Alps
Pro tips
- Start the tour at 4 am
- Hike from wimbachgriesbrücke to watzmannhaus
- Reserve your sleeping spot at the huts early
Good to know
- The ridge has no escape route
- Requires sure-footedness and a head for heights
- Wear a helmet due to rockfall danger
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Rating
4.8 / 5