Kochel → Rötelstein → Ohlstadt
Two lesser-known summits (Rötelstein, optionally Großer Illing) overshadowed by the Herzogstand-Heimgarten ridge. Mostly forested — at its best in autumn with the golden October colors.
Category: Alpine Day Trip
Distance: ~17 km point-to-point
Difficulty: Demanding (climb)
Bail-out: Linear, mostly forested. Once on the climb, the only real exit is to continue forward. Großer Illing is optional — skip it for a shorter day.

Kochel → Rötelstein → Ohlstadt
Kochel Bahnhof (RB)
Arrive ~1h from München. Bus to lakeside trailhead.
Rötelstein
First summit. Limited panorama because of forest, but characterful rocky outcrop.
Großer Illing (optional)
Side summit before the descent. Adds ~30 min.
Kaltwasserlaine waterfall
Wild stream and small waterfall on the descent.
Ohlstadt Bahnhof (RB home)
End point.