From Watzmann to the Three Peaks of Lavaredo

An Alpine Traverse with Bergschule Watzmann

Back in 2007, Ramsau-based mountain guide Hubert Nagl of the mountaineering school Bergschule Watzmann set out with a bold idea: an alpine traverse from Watzmann to the Three Peaks of Lavaredo. What began as a vision has since become a true classic—a seven-day hike across the Alps that continues to inspire.

Unlike other well-known crossings, such as the popular E5 long-distance trail, this route from Lake Königssee to South Tyrol remains refreshingly quiet—far from the crowds, and rich in authentic alpine experience.

Mountain guide Hubert Nagl

My philosophy? To show my guests the true beauty of the mountains, help them reach their goals—and along the way, share the skills and knowledge that make mountaineering so rewarding.

Dates and rates

2026 dates

  • June 19 – June 25, 2026 (Friday–Thursday)
  • July 3 – July 9, 2026 (Friday–Thursday)
  • July 17 – July 23, 2026 (Friday–Thursday)
  • August 28 – September 3, 2026 (Friday–Thursday)
  • September 11 – September 17, 2026 (Friday–Thursday)

Price: 1,245 Euro (based on a minimum of 6 participants)

Group size: minimum 6 participants

Requirements:

  • Solid alpine hiking experience
  • Sure-footedness and a head for heights
  • Good mountain fitness for ascents of up to approx. 1,100 vertical meters at a steady pace
  • Ability to hike for intervals of at least 1.5 hours

Trail difficulty: Mostly easy to moderate trails (blue, red). Only the descent from Riemannhaus is challenging (black).

Our tip: the better you prepare physically, the more you’ll enjoy every step of this traverse.

Easy to reach by train.

Our hiking tips

Mountain time in Berchtesgaden

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  • Hiking by the water

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  • Mountain and alpine trails

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  • Hut-to-hut hikes

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