Jochberg from Kesselberg (Walchensee)
Steep, no-cable-car climb to a popular Munich-area summit with a stunning view over Walchensee. Short on distance, big on effort.
Category: Alpine Day Trip
Distance: ~9 km round trip
Difficulty: Demanding (steep, sustained climb)
Bail-out: Out-and-back. Once committed to the climb, only option is to retrace. No cable car. No mid-route bus.

Jochberg from Kesselberg (Walchensee)
Kochel Bahnhof (BRB)
Bus 9608 toward Walchensee — get off at Kesselberg Passhöhe.
Kesselberg Passhöhe (trailhead)
~860m. Bus stop and small parking. Trail signposted to Jochberg.
Jocheralm
~1380m. Seasonal alm — sometimes hot drinks/Brotzeit. Possible turnaround if energy is low.
Jochberg Gipfel
1565m. Summit cross, big-sky view of Walchensee. Turnaround.