Herzogstand Summit

Photo: 2015 Michael 2015 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

6.6km
Total Distance
903m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A classic switchback ascent to the Herzogstand summit above the turquoise Walchensee. The airy ridge rewards hikers with views over two lakes and the Karwendel. A well-maintained path popular since the days of King Ludwig II.

Route Map

Along the trail

  1. 1
    Viewpoint · 1.2km
  2. 2
    Drinking water · 3.3km
  3. 3
    Drinking water · 4km
  4. 4
    Berggasthaus Herzogstand · 5.3km
    Mountain hut
  5. 5
    Viewpoint · 5.3km
  6. 6
    Shelter · 6.6km
Bus stop
Urfeld, Jugendherberge · 4m from the start
Parking
38m from the start
Surface
gravel 79%, natural ground 18%
Marked route
Maximiliansweg (Bayern), European Long distance path E 4 - part Germany (region Oberammergau), Via Alpina Purple A57

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Difficulty

4/5 · Difficult
  • Experience with long mountain hikes