Distance

4.6 km to summit

16.7 km total

Elevation

823 m start

2,048 m max

Vertical

1,228 m gain

Time

2 hr 13 min to summit

8 hr 13 min total

Perfect weather for a hike, and once again I ventured into the Ammergau Alps with two friends. We took our time and finished the round trip in about 7 1/2 hrs. There's lots of steep rubble around the summit so I would recommend taking your time and not going in wet conditions.

Route name

Hoher Brand 16.7 km route

loop
Obstacles

rockfall/loose rock

Key gear

trekking poles, mountaineering boots, GPS device

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