Watzmann traverse
E795499
The Watzmann traverse is a renowned alpine ridge route in the Bavarian Alps that crosses multiple summits of the Watzmann massif and is known for its exposed, challenging climbing and spectacular views.
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
alpine ridge route
ⓘ
climbing route ⓘ mountaineering route ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs | Watzmann-Überschreitung NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| approachFrom |
Berchtesgaden
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Schönau am Königssee NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| approximateDuration | 1 day ⓘ |
| country | Germany NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| crossesFeature |
Watzmann Hocheck
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Watzmann Mittelspitze NERFINISHED ⓘ Watzmann Südspitze NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| difficultyCharacter |
easy climbing
ⓘ
exposed scrambling ⓘ |
| difficultyRating | UIAA II ⓘ |
| endingPoint | Wimbachgries NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| exposure | high ⓘ |
| hazard |
exposed sections
ⓘ
rockfall ⓘ steep drops ⓘ sudden weather changes ⓘ thunderstorms ⓘ |
| highestPoint | Watzmann Mittelspitze NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| highestPointElevation | 2713 m ⓘ |
| languageOfName | German ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Bavaria
ⓘ
Bavarian Alps NERFINISHED ⓘ Berchtesgaden Alps NERFINISHED ⓘ Germany ⓘ Watzmann massif NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableFor |
continuous ridge between main Watzmann summits
ⓘ
one of the best-known ridge traverses in Germany ⓘ |
| overlooks |
Königssee
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Wimbachtal NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf | classic routes of the Eastern Alps ⓘ |
| popularFor |
alpine challenge
ⓘ
spectacular views ⓘ |
| requires |
good physical condition
ⓘ
head for heights ⓘ sure-footedness ⓘ |
| requiresEquipment |
helmet
ⓘ
sturdy mountain boots ⓘ |
| season |
early autumn
ⓘ
summer ⓘ |
| startingPoint | Watzmannhaus NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| terrainType |
alpine rock
ⓘ
ridge ⓘ |
| typicalAscentRoute | Watzmannhaus – Hocheck – Mittelspitze – Südspitze – Wimbachgries NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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