The Watzmann Hike
STARTING POINT
Königssee
FINISH POINT
Königssee
DURATION
6 days / 5 nights
SEASON
From June to September
TECHNICAL LEVEL
FITNESS LEVEL
TOUR TYPE
Hut-to-Hut
PRICE
From 790€/person
- Conquer one of Germany’s most iconic peaks in the heart of the Bavarian Alps
- Immerse yourself in the unspoiled beauty of Watzmann National Park
- Navigate challenging trails with steep ascents, rocky ridgelines, and breathtaking descents
- Relax on a mesmerising ferry ride across Königssee
- Traverse the famous Saugasse, a steep zigzagging path that offers breathtaking views
- Challenge yourself in one of Europe’s most legendary mountain regions
Self-guided
INCLUDED IN PRICE
What to Bring to the Tour
Discover the rugged beauty of the Bavarian Alps with "The Watzmann Hike," a six-day trek that immerses you in one of Germany’s most iconic mountain regions.
The Watzmann massif, with its dramatic peaks and deep valleys, is a magnet for hikers seeking both challenge and natural splendor. Towering at 2,713 meters (8,901 feet), the Watzmann is the third-highest mountain in Germany and a symbol of the Berchtesgaden region.
This hike is more than just a journey through the mountains – it's an exploration of the Watzmann National Park, a protected area known for its diverse landscapes, ranging from dense forests and alpine meadows to rocky ridges and glacial valleys.
While the trek offers some of the most rewarding views in the Alps, it also demands a good level of fitness and experience with mountain hiking. The trail’s most challenging sections, such as the climb over the Hundstodgatterl and the descent through the Saugasse, require surefootedness and stamina, making this adventure ideal for those who are up for a serious hiking challenge.
We take care of all the details, from arranging your accommodations to providing a detailed itinerary, GPS tracks and customer support, so you can focus on what matters – immersing yourself in the rugged beauty of the Watzmann region.
Join us for "The Watzmann Hike" and experience the thrill and beauty of one of Germany’s most legendary mountains!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Of course. We aim to make your decision as easy as possible. Therefore, we crafted several selections targeted at particular groups of hikers – Best for Beginners, Best for Advanced Hikers, Mountain Hikes, Pilgrimages, Classic Treks, etc.
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A fantastic 3 day self guided Hut to Hut hike around Triglav National Park in Slovenia. We experienced a full range of weather which made it an unforgettable trip. The organisation and back up support with GPS maps etc was excellent. Hut staff were friendly and very happy to give advice and suggestions on the routes and directions. Would recommend.
My friend and I went with Triglav Tours for a 3 day, 2 night hike this summer and had the most amazing time!! Our guide, Bine, was awesome and had lots of cool facts to share about the area we were hiking. Additionally, my friend and I had not completed such a technical hike before and the guide and other guests were very patient with us and encouraging, ensuring we felt safe the entire time. The overnights were also such a fun way to get to know Bine, the other guests, and other hikers as well. Cannot recommend Triglav tours enough!!!
I arranged a six-day/five-night trip with Hut to Hut Slovenia. It's the first time I've gone with a tour organizer and I can say it went really well. In the past I've arranged huts myself and it is a huge hassle figuring out how to make the bookings, if the bookings actually exist, and what good/viable routes might be. Having this all sort was, at least to me, totally worth it. The routing is via Ride with GPS, which was great. I'd recommend bringing 1:25,000 scale paper maps as a backup, just in case. The huts themselves differ wildly. Some are really rustic with, ahem, interesting toilet facilities. One was accessible by road and thus had showers, a long menu, and even espresso. All will have some sort of food, but you might only have two options for dinner (one with meat, one vegetarian). The cuisine in the Slovenian huts leans strongly to stews and goulashes with minimal fresh vegetables and/or fruit. Certainly good and hearty but pretty much everyone I talked to said the food was better in the Italian and Austrian huts. Some huts are cash only, some take cards (but the card reader might be down). A 1.5 litre bottle of water is about 6 euro, so if you have a beer with dinner and also buy lunch you need to carry about 25-30 euro per day in cash (assuming you have a booking that includes breakfast). Of the six days of hiking, four were ridiculously spectacular, with the highlight being sunrise from Mt Stol. Getting up to the high mountains, though, can be crazy steep, with switchbacks only sparsely used. Descents are similarly tough, and you have to watch every step. For the first time ever I used trekking poles and my knees thank me. Two days were a bit of a slog, but this is probably unavoidable getting up to or down from the high terrain. Would I do something like this again? Yes, absolutely! But next time it will probably be the Dolomites.
We had a lovely hike today with our guide Klemen. He personalized the tour on our needs and interests, so that we saw places we wouldn't without his experience. The hike was a little bit slippery after the rain from the last days and it went a lot upwards, but it was totally worth it! Thanks again :)
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On a self-guided tour, you explore a destination independently, following a pre-planned route and itinerary without a guide but with all necessary information and accommodation bookings provided in advance.
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