Hochgern summit hike

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Hochgern summit hike

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Hochgern summit hike

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16.0km

1,060m

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The Hochgern is considered one of the most beautiful panoramic mountains in the Chiemgau Alps. For a long time, you hike through a dense forest, which repeatedly offers views of the picturesque valley of the Tiroler Ache. On the summit ridge, the branches thin out and offer a unique panoramic…

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Last updated: September 2, 2026

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308 m

Dreamlike forest path to Hochgernhaus

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Scenically a delight. Small streams and views of the surrounding mountains.

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1.98 km

View of Unterwössen

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Here, the branches clear the view of Unterwössen and the Chiemgau mountain world. After the ice age glaciers melted around 10,000 years ago, a mountainside broke off at the Hochlerch. …

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6.86 km

View of Chiemsee

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Here at around 1,570 meters, a good kilometer west of the Hochgern summit, you have a fantastic view of the Chiemsee. In clear visibility, the large Herreninsel with the unfinished …

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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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9.52 km

Hochgernhaus

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Popular meeting point below the summit of the Hochgern, more precisely on the south flank towards Marquartstein. Good selection of drinks and dishes. Clean sanitary facilities.

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12.4 km

Agersgschwendt-Alm

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The hut is open from May to October. In winter only on weekends in good weather. It is best to call ahead: +4986418481

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Way Types & Surfaces

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10.9 km

5.02 km

Surfaces

11.0 km

4.95 km

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Tuesday 6 October

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Comments

April 30, 2025,Hochgern über Hochgernhaus

The ascent from Marquartstein to the Hochgernhaus is technically more of a walk. For much of the stretch, wide, leveled luxury trails dominate, making them very easy to navigate. Only above the Hochgernhaus does the hiker enjoy a narrow path through pristine mountain terrain. Ankle-high hiking boots are therefore recommended for the final summit assault. Despite the simple technique, the …

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January 19, 2025,Hochgern 🌞❄️ mit Freunden und gefühlt Hunderten

Off to the 🌞platzerl at Hochgern.

On the way back there was ☕️ at the Angergschwendtoim. They couldn't resist the 🌞 and were served...

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October 30, 2021,Hochgern-Gipfel 2.

2nd part of our tour. The view from the summit is incredibly beautiful ... you look at the Chiemsee, look at snow-covered mountain peaks. Simply fantastic.
Shocked in love with the great landscape. Arrived at the top quite exhausted ...
In between, also quite swore. But absolutely worth it. You should definitely do it.

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March 9, 2025,Marquardtstein - Hochgerngipfel und zurück.

Originally, only the tour to the Hochgernhaus was planned, but the paths and weather were so great that I had no choice but to go to the summit.

Remnants of snow were more fun than a hindrance.

Best regards

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June 22, 2023,Hochgern geht immer...

The Hochgern, my local mountain so to speak, shouldn't be missing when I'm in the Chiemgau. It was pretty muggy and hazy today ... so not that many photos.

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May 22, 2022,🇩🇪 Marquartstein - Hoch zum Hochgerngipfel ⛰️ - Von Dahoam ins Umland

Great view of Lake Chiemsee and cozy huts to stay in ❤️👍

The hike to the Hochgern summit is a beautiful day hike with enough altitude difference 🙂. The view of the Chiemsee is rewarding. A break at the Hochgernhaus is highly recommended 😉🍺☕

🅿️ The "Wanderparkplatz Hochgern" is a good starting point with many parking spaces. 👍

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February 22, 2023,Hochgern🏔️☀️

In fantastic weather, we went to the Hochgern today.
The first km went steadily uphill on a forest path.
Snow and mud alternated from the Hochgernhaus. On the ridge there was a nice blanket of snow, I followed the tracks.
Arrived on the Hochgern I was rewarded with a beautiful view of the Chiemsee.
A strenuous and super beautiful hike. …

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August 4, 2022,Hochgern 20220804

Blisters ran despite blister-free socks 🙄, there's nothing like taping. Even if it was exhausting due to the summer temperatures, a beautiful summit tour and a great flora on the Hochgern.

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May 24, 2020

The Hochgern is considered one of the most beautiful panoramic mountains in the Chiemgau Alps. For a long time, you hike through a dense forest, which repeatedly offers views of the picturesque valley of the Tiroler Ache. On the summit ridge, the branches thin out and offer a unique panoramic view of

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