TrailMap Watzmann Traverse

Watzmannüberschreitung, the tour over the three peaks of the Watzmann main ridge in Berchtesgaden National Park. This TrailMap shows the loop as a contour-line map, laser-engraved into solid oak, with the route as a raised 3D line on top.

Hocheck, Mittelspitze, Südspitze

The Watzmann is the central massif of the Berchtesgaden Alps, and its highest peak is the Mittelspitze. On the traverse, Hocheck, Mittelspitze and Südspitze are usually crossed from north to south, often in two stages: on the first day up to the Watzmannhaus, on the second over the three peaks and down into the Wimbachgries. This descent follows a steep path exposed to falls and rockfall, and through the scree basin you return to the starting points. From Hocheck to Mittelspitze the difficulties are moderate; between the Mittelspitze and the Südspitze there are climbing sections up to grade II. The total walking time is generally 12 to 15 hours. The main ridge was first traversed in 1868 by Johann Grill, known as the Kederbacher, and Johann Punz.

The route

• Watzmannhaus: Alpine Club hut and base for the traverse
• Hocheck: 2,651 m
• Mittelspitze: 2,713 m, highest peak of the Watzmann
• Südspitze: 2,712 m
• Wimbachgries: descent of 1,400 meters of elevation

What is on the map

The contour lines of the Watzmann massif are laser-engraved into solid oak, and the loop sits on top as a raised, 3D-printed line in white, light gray, anthracite or black. Watzmannhaus, Hocheck, Mittelspitze and Südspitze are labeled; below the map are Watzmannüberschreitung, 22.9 km and 2,400 meters of elevation gain. Format 30 x 30 cm, handmade in the Chiemgau.

Watzmannüberschreitung as a gift

Watzmannhaus, Mittelspitze, Wimbachgries: a keepsake for mountaineers who have completed the traverse, and for those who still have it ahead of them.