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Landkreis Berchtesgadener Land

Piding

Steinerne Jäger Via Ferrata – Reichenhaller Hut loop from Schloß Staufeneck

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Bavaria

Landkreis Berchtesgadener Land

Piding

Steinerne Jäger Via Ferrata – Reichenhaller Hut loop from Schloß Staufeneck

Hard

5.0

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137

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Steinerne Jäger Via Ferrata – Reichenhaller Hut loop from Schloß Staufeneck

07:38

15.6km

1,320m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 29, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 5.62 km for 1.35 km

After 7.17 km for 1.19 km

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1.76 km

Alpine Wildflower Garden

Highlight • Natural

Beautiful garden with many mountain flowers.

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5.46 km

Steinerne Jäger Via Ferrata

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Man should be free from vertigo! But otherwise easy climbing without fuses.

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6.08 km

Cave Entrance

6.84 km

There's hardly a more beautiful hut in this area than the Reichenhaller Haus. Despite the arduous climb and the deprivation of washing due to a lack of water, you'll be rewarded with one of the most beautiful views anywhere.

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6.86 km

Staufen Chapel near Reichenhaller Haus

Highlight • Religious Site

Small chapel right next to the Reichenhaller Haus, invites you to pause for a moment

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6.97 km

Summit Hochstaufen

Highlight • Summit

The Hochstaufen (1,771 meters) is a striking rocky mountain and a well-known eye-catcher, rising between Bad Reichenhall, Piding, and Anger (Berchtesgadener Land).

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7.10 km

Trail to the Staufen summit

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This trail is challenging: scree and rock alternate, demanding your concentration. The path is varied and at times quite steep. At the same time, it offers beautiful views of Lake …

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9.60 km

Steiner Alpine Pasture

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Alm is in a beautiful location, from there you can reach the Staufen in two hours. It is 45 minutes to the Frillensee.

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13.5 km

Memorial Cross

Highlight • Monument

15.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.42 km

4.18 km

1.67 km

1.35 km

Surfaces

8.14 km

2.89 km

2.39 km

2.08 km

121 m

Elevation

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Thursday 20 August

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August 24, 2025,⛰️ Hochstaufen über Steineralm 🏡

Today I drove to Berchtesgadener Land. The Hochstaufen ⛰️ was on the agenda. I've been wanting to do it in 2021, and today it finally happened.

The hike started at the hiking car park 🚗 above Piding 🏘️ at the Schlossgraben recreation area. The first kilometer was easy, smooth, and even a little downhill in places. But then the route …

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Steinerne Jäger Via Ferrata – Reichenhaller Hut loop from Schloß Staufeneck

Alpine Wildflower Garden

Steinerne Jäger Via Ferrata

Reichenhaller Hut

Staufen Chapel near Reichenhaller Haus

Summit Hochstaufen

Trail to the Staufen summit

Steiner Alpine Pasture

Memorial Cross

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