Kaltwasser Waterfalls – Heimgarten Summit loop from Ohlstadt

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Bavaria

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Landkreis Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Ohlstadt

Kaltwasser Waterfalls – Heimgarten Summit loop from Ohlstadt

Hard

4.8

(234)

1,527

hikers

Kaltwasser Waterfalls – Heimgarten Summit loop from Ohlstadt

05:42

11.5km

1,020m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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22 m

Wooden Bridge Over Kaltwasserfälle

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The climb over the cold waterfalls is always worth a view.

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102 m

Cold Waterfalls Crossing

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Beautiful nature to linger

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420 m

Wonderful place. Although the waterfalls are not that high, they look great. The path goes over a few bridges. Surefootedness is an advantage. If you are on your way to Heimgarten, you should take the small detour.

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3.96 km

View of the Bavarian Alpine Foothills

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just leave time to enjoy

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5.04 km

View of the Bavarian Alps

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When the weather is good you can see as far as Munich.

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5.55 km

View of Walchensee from the summit of Heimgarten

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Mega view from the summit cross.

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5.71 km

View of Kochelsee

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5.73 km

Heimgarten Summit

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I recommend tackling the mountain during the week, as it's less crowded.
The Heimgarten is not as frequented as the Herzogstand (cable car!), but because the ridge trail is not …

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11.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.78 km

3.74 km

1.02 km

Surfaces

4.58 km

3.18 km

2.74 km

1.04 km

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 20 October

11°C

4°C

99 %

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Comments

February 6, 2025,Kaltwasserfälle – Gipfel Großer Illing Runde von Ohlstadt

I modified the original tour a little and climbed further up to the Heimgarten following the yellow DAV signposts. Great view!

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November 4, 2021,Gipfel des Heimgarten – Heimgarten Runde von Ohlstadt

A wonderful tour that goes steadily upwards. The home garden has it all. In the upper third of the tour you can start to admire the surroundings. And today the weather was just great. Powder snow at the top and you could make your first tracks in the snow. 15-20 cm is safe, and even more where it is shipped.

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February 24, 2024,Heimgarten und Großer Illing Bayerische Voralpen

Here is the complete video from the mountain tour:

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February 27, 2022,Rundweg Ohlstadt zum Gipfel Heimgarten und zurück

Now I also know why my knuckles are burning so much: I thought the tour had 880 HM... somehow it had a tick more. 🙈 I dope! 🤣
Regardless, it was still a nice tour. The way back wasn't marked at all, there was only one or two ruts of touring skis... well, in typical manner I then slid down …

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June 15, 2022,2022-06-14 Heimgarten Sonnenaufgang mit Claudi

Sunrise tour to Heimgarten on 06/14/2022
Start in Ohlstadt at 02:30 a.m.
Intermediate destination Bärenfeldhütte after 1:20 h
Arrive at the summit at 05:05 after 2:35 and 10 minutes before sunrise
Headlamp required to Bärenfeldhütte.
Fantastic view at the top 😍🤩 of the lakes, mountains !!
Getting up was worth it.
Descent via the Kaseralm variant

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October 17, 2021,Heimgarten von Ohlstadt, heute ohne Gratwanderung zum Herzogstsand

I thought about whether my condition will survive the tour. Are 1000hm
More than 3 hours of ascent, at the end the panorama and a auf the Heimgarten hut are rewarding. 👍

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