7.1km
Total Distance
1,150m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A demanding ridge climb to the Heimgarten summit above Walchensee. The upper section follows an exposed but well-trodden crest with far-reaching alpine views. Often combined with the neighbouring Herzogstand.

Route Map

Along the trail

  1. 1
    Viewpoint · 2.8km
  2. 2
    Berggasthaus Herzogstand · 3.1km
    Mountain hut
  3. 3
    Viewpoint · 3.1km
  4. 4
    Shelter · 4.4km
Bus stop
Walchensee, Herzogstandbahn · 7m from the start
Parking
74m from the start
Path grade (SAC)
T2 · T3 for 2.8km
Surface
gravel 76%, natural ground 22%
Marked route
Maximiliansweg (Bayern), European Long distance path E 4 - part Germany (region Oberammergau), Via Alpina Purple A58

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Difficulty

4/5 · Difficult
  • Experience with long mountain hikes