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. (~17 km point-to-point)
Sensory information
- Noise
- very calm
- Crowds
- calm
- Visual busyness
- very calm
- Smells
- very calm
- ℹ️ Leaving early may take some planning.
- ✅ There is a quieter spot to take a break.
Exit options: 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.
Practical facts
- Area
- Munich & Surroundings
- Physical effort
- Hard
- Energy needed
- high — a big day
- Weather
- Best in good weather
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Description
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.
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