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Descent via Hundstodgatterl

Three-day Königssee – Steinernes Meer hike

With two overnight stays in mountain huts
  • Hiking route
  • Hiking
  • 16:00 h
  • 44,1 km
  • 2335 hm

From Königssee via Wasseralm to Kärlingerhaus and Ingolstädterhaus. Descend via Hundstodgatterl and Wimbachgries to Ramsau.

The three-day Königssee – Steinernes Meer hike takes you from picturesque Königssee along alpine trails and paths via idyllic Wasseralm to Kärlingerhaus, before continuing to Ingolstädterhaus.

From there, you descend via the impressive Hundstodgatterl and picturesque Wimbachgries to Ramsau. Along the way, spectacular views and unforgettable experiences in the mountains reward you for the challenges of this demanding route.

Be sure to book your overnight stays in the mountain huts well in advance!

Route details

  • Difficulty
    hard
  • Start point

    Königssee

  • Destination

    Wimbachbrücke Ramsau

    Duration16:00 h
    Distance44,1 km
    Ascent2335 hm
    Descent2289 hm

    Fitness level6/6
    Difficulty5/6
    Landscape6/6
    Experience6/6

J F M A M J J A S O N D

Directions

Here’s what your three-day hike with two overnight stays in mountain huts could look like:

Day 1

  • Take the first boat across Königssee to Salet.
  • Hike along Obersee to Fischunkelalm.
  • Pass Röthbach Waterfall and climb up to Wasseralm.
  • Continue via Schwarzensee and Grünsee to Kärlingerhaus at Funtensee, where you’ll spend the night.

Day 2

  • Consider a detour to Viehkogel or Feldkogel.
  • Continue across the Steinernes Meer plateau to Ingolstädterhaus, where you’ll spend your second night.

Day 3

  • Hike across Steinernes Meer to Hundstodgatterl.
  • Descend via Trischübel into Wimbachgries.
  • Your hike ends in the mountaineering village of Ramsau.

Alpine Information Service

You’ll want to clear up a few things before you set off on your tour – like the current weather conditions, trail quality, or places to stop for a bite to eat.

Find the answers at the Alpine Information Service: several alpine advisors are available Monday through Friday from 4 to 6 PM, taking the time to personally answer your questions.

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