Isartal → Benediktenwand → Benediktbeuern
Major Voralpen traverse over the Benediktenwand massif from the Isar valley to Benediktbeuern. Big day with cable-secured Steilstufe at the summit, ibex sightings likely, and a Klosterbräu finish. (~24.5 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: Tutzinger Hütte makes a natural mid-route stop and overnight option to split the day. Once past the summit Steilstufe, you're committed to descending toward Benediktbeuern.
Practical facts
- Area
- Munich & Surroundings
- Physical effort
- Hard
- Energy needed
- high — a big day
- Weather
- Best in good weather
Map (OpenStreetMap) Map (Apple Maps) GPX route file Preparation page (printable)
Description
Major Voralpen traverse over the Benediktenwand massif from the Isar valley to Benediktbeuern. Big day with cable-secured Steilstufe at the summit, ibex sightings likely, and a Klosterbräu finish.
Category: Alpine Day Trip Distance: ~24.5 km point-to-point Difficulty: Demanding (length, climb) Bail-out: Tutzinger Hütte makes a natural mid-route stop and overnight option to split the day. Once past the summit Steilstufe, you're committed to descending toward Benediktbeuern.
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