Distance
3.3 km to summit
19.8 km total
Elevation
1,971 m start
2,761 m max
Vertical
953 m gain
Time
4 hr 7 min to summit
8 hr 47 min total
Traversed Watzmann on a day with great conditions. Started at Watzmannhaus at 5am; arrived at the Südspitze at shortly before 10am. Lighting was interesting with some kind of diffuse fog hanging around for quite a long time. Descent through the Wimbachgrießkar back to Ramsau.
Route name
loop
Obstacles
rockfall/loose rock
Key gear
helmet, rope/harness, trekking poles, mountaineering boots, GPS device