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

Suedspitze 19.8 km route

loop
Obstacles

rockfall/loose rock

Key gear

helmet, rope/harness, trekking poles, mountaineering boots, GPS device

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