Staudacher Alpine Hut – Hochgern Summit loop from Grassau

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Staudacher Alpine Hut – Hochgern Summit loop from Grassau

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Staudacher Alpine Hut – Hochgern Summit loop from Grassau

07:33

16.4km

1,230m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.32 km

Mühlwinkl Parking Lot

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A shaded free car park in Staudach

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5.26 km

Staudacher Alpine Hut

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If you like small, cozy alpine pastures, the Staudacher Alm is just right for you. The ambience and the surroundings invite you to sit down. The homemade cake is worth a sin. Simply delicious!

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7.54 km

Hochgern Summit

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The Hochgern, at 1,748 meters, is a brilliant vantage point on the edge of the Chiemgau Alps. You can climb it via simple paths and treat yourself to something special …

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7.54 km

View of Lake Chiemsee from the Hochgern

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One of the most beautiful viewpoints in Chiemgau

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7.63 km

Summit chapel on Hochgern's secondary peak

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This small church can be found approx. 50 m away from the Hochgern summit. ⛪⛪

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11.3 km

Mountain Pass

11.9 km

Schnappenkirche and view of Lake Chiemsee

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The climb to the Schnappenkirche is definitely worth it. We started from the Mühlwinkl car park and had a fantastic view of Lake Chiemsee.

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12.0 km

Spring Near Schnappenkirche

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A spring not far from the Schnappenkirche

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12.9 km

Bench With a View of Lake Chiemsee

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A rest and viewing bench towards Lake Chiemsee

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16.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.67 km

6.41 km

700 m

291 m

277 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.45 km

7.00 km

884 m

667 m

426 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,700 m)

Lowest point (540 m)

Weather

Sunday 4 October

18°C

10°C

21 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 2.0 km/h

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Comments

June 19, 2025,Staudach-Egerndach - Staudacher Alm - Hochgern - Zwölferspitz - Hochlerch - Schnappenkirche - Staudach-Egerndach

The route over the Zwölferspitz is only for those with a head for heights. It includes four scrambling sections and a very steep return route to the Staudacher Alm. But it's very beautiful.

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July 15, 2024,Chiemgau: ⛰️Hochgern(1748m)🌞

I started with Cleo🐕 in Staudach, the hiking car park is free😀.
For this round you should be sure-footed and not afraid of heights, good 🥾 are also recommended.
It gets steep🥵 and the path is overgrown with tall grass, at times I wished I had my scythe😁.
You are rewarded with a great view of Lake Chiemsee and the …

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