Bischof Cross (2,033 m) – View of Hoher Fricken loop from Oberau

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Bavaria

Landkreis Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Oberau

Bischof Cross (2,033 m) – View of Hoher Fricken loop from Oberau

Hard

4.7

(75)

494

hikers

Bischof Cross (2,033 m) – View of Hoher Fricken loop from Oberau

07:59

14.8km

1,330m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 6.90 km for 426 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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476 m

Chapel at the Loisach Bridge

Highlight • Religious Site

cute little chapel

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1.73 km

Wooden Bridge Over the Stream in Upper Bavaria

Highlight • Bridge

A good opportunity to cool your feet in the stream on hot days. Possibly intended for other purposes, but practical for a footbath in the stream.

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2.13 km

Farchanter Wiesn

Highlight • River

Lots of water and wonderful mountain views

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3.60 km

Schafalm

Highlight • Mountain Hut

There's a small private hut here, from which you have a great view of the Zugspitze. Whether sheep sometimes roam here, or if the name comes from somewhere else, I …

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7.15 km

Bischof Cross (2,033 m)

Highlight • Summit

The Nordsteig was as good as no longer available, not recommended overriding. Easy to do on the south side, for anyone who has come this far.

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8.23 km

View of Hoher Fricken

Highlight • Viewpoint

After crossing the Hoher Fricken the view goes back. Further options to the Bischof, Weilheimer Hütte, Krottenkopf or back to the Esterbergalm.

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8.93 km

Beautiful Alpine Meadow

Highlight • Natural

This section up here with the big stones has something special

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13.9 km

Oberau in the Zugspitzland

Highlight • Settlement

14.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

3.26 km

719 m

565 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.66 km

3.35 km

1.41 km

1.06 km

210 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,980 m)

Lowest point (650 m)

Weather

Wednesday 7 October

15°C

6°C

99 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

July 21, 2023,Frickenkar und dann kam der 🌧️

Actually, I wanted to go to the Krottenkopf today, just arrived at the Frickenkar, I saw the dark clouds moving in my direction, then it went downhill again with 🌧️

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August 30, 2024,Tour auf den Krottenkopf💪

One of my favorite mountains😍 is a strenuous tour🥵🥵🥵 but once you get to the top, 🔨 360 degree view 😍😍😍😍😍😍⛰️⛰️⛰️. I can only recommend it, good fitness required, see altitude and KM

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