Alpine climbing
WATZMANN
Berchtesgadener Weg (III+)
Südtirolalpin
State-certified mountain and ski guides IFMGA
South Tyrolean Mountain and Ski Guides Association
Email suedtirolalpin@gmail.com
Tour duration:
2 days
Watzmann – Ostwand Berchtesgadener Weg
Watzmann East Face – a colossal line in the Berchtesgaden Alps.
Difficulty III+ · 2 days · Berchtesgaden Alps
Watzmann East Face: the longest face in the entire Eastern Alps. 1,800 metres of face to climb, and more than 2,000 metres of ascent in total from the Königssee to the summit. A huge adventure for any alpine climber.
The difficulties of the route do not exceed grade III. For long stretches of the tour, sure-footedness and self-reliance are required. The biggest challenge is route-finding – but that is taken care of by our mountain guides, so you can fully enjoy this truly unique experience on such an immense face.
Another special feature of the Watzmann East Face is the Eiskapelle, the lowest-lying permanent icefield in the Alps. A tour packed with superlatives and highlights.
INFO
Services
Included in the price:
'- Complete organisation and guiding by a state-certified mountain guide
- All necessary reservations are made in advance
Additional costs for participants:
'- 1x boat ticket from Seelände to St. Bartholomä
- 1x overnight stay at the Ostwandlager
- Parking fees
- Transfer to and from the meeting point
- Expenses (boat, accommodation, parking) for the mountain guide
- Individual tips
* Rental equipment (€10 per item)
Facts
Location:
Berchtesgaden Alps
Best time of year:
Mid-June - late September
Duration:
2 days
Meeting point:
Car park at the entrance to the Wimbachtal
Requirements
Requirements:
'- Very good fitness (total tour length 10 - 12 hours and 2,000 metres of ascent and descent)
- Climbing ability at UIAA grade III
- Sure-footedness
- A head for heights
PRICE
Participants:
1 person
Price:
Tailor-made on request
Every tour is priced individually.
The price depends on factors such as the duration and difficulty of the tour, group size, date, travel effort and scope of services.
You can find further information on our rates in our terms and conditions.
If you have any questions or need further information, just add them in the comment field of the enquiry form.
Before you send your request: please read the "important information" on the risks of mountaineering carefully.
Dates:
on request
PROGRAMME
Day 1: Ostwandlager
We meet in the afternoon, around 3 pm, at the car park at the entrance to the Wimbachtal between Ramsau and Schönau. Here we leave one car and drive on to Schönau am Königssee, where we buy tickets for the boat to St. Bartholomä at the departure point at the Seelände. We then take one of the last crossings and walk over to the Ostwandlager, where we spend the night.
▲ Ostwandlager
Day 2: East Face and descent
Thanks to our crossing the day before, we no longer depend on the ferry timetable and can tackle this long face early in the morning. This gives us plenty of time to experience this immense face. Via the Berchtesgadener Weg we climb past the Eiskapelle and the bivouac straight towards the summit. From the top we enjoy the view of the surrounding mountains. We descend via the Wimbachtal and reach the car park where we left our second car.
Total time: 12 h | ↑ 2,100 m | ↓ 2,100 m | Difficulty: III+
Any changes to the programme that may become necessary for various reasons (weather, conditions, availability of accommodation, etc.) are always made in consultation with the participants.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
How difficult is the Watzmann East Face?
The route is in the III+ range, but the real challenge is the length of the tour and the route-finding on the face. If you already bring solid climbing experience and are very sure-footed, you have the right foundation.
How is the tour organised?
We meet at the car park by the Wimbachtal, leave one car there and drive on to the Königssee. We take the boat to St. Bartholomä and walk from there to the Ostwandlager. This way we can tackle the face early the next morning and no longer depend on the ferry times.
What do I need to bring for the tour?
Most important are suitable mountain boots and a well-fitting rucksack. You will receive the detailed packing list with the confirmation email. Technical equipment can be rented for a small wear-and-tear fee.
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