15^Aug Sun
04:30

Not for beginners!
Alpine hike experience required.

It is not a via ferrata, some parts of it has Via ferrata up to grade B. Scrambling grade up to UIAA II. Keep in mind, oding this whole traverse in 1 day is very strenuous task. 12-14 hrs expected with breaks.
𝟐𝟑 𝐤𝐦, 𝟐𝟒𝟎𝟎 𝐦 +-, 𝐓𝟓, 𝐁, 𝐈𝐈

Please follow Austria Entry and German Entry regulations related to Covid Restrictions if you drive through Salzburg.

𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐒
You :
- have done scrambling up to grade II and difficulty level T5-T6 hikes
- can maintain minimum 400+ hm per hour for 3-4 hrs on a T2/T3 trail.
- have all the gear mentioned in 'MUST CARRY' list

𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐋
GPX:
https://www.komoot.com/tour/442998375 
https://regio.outdooractive.com/oar-bgl/de/tour/bergtour/watzmann-ueberschreitung/4237804/ 

𝟐𝟑 𝐤𝐦, 𝟐𝟒𝟎𝟎 𝐦 +-, 𝐓𝟓, 𝐁, 𝐈𝐈

Video Ref:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lx-aAJXFgkI 

More description:
https://www.alpenverein.de/bergsport/sicherheit/bergsteigen/sicher-auf-den-watzmann_aid_14003.html

𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐑𝐘

I am staying in the area for the weekend.

You start day before from your origin city.
Arrive on Saturday evening to Berchtesgaden area or directly to hike beginning point.
You have to organize your own sleeping arrangement.
all camping places are full in the Koenningsee area.

Start from Parkplatz 4:30 AM
Arrival to Watzmannhut
Breakfast at hut
Traverse continue
Break at Wimbachgries hut
back to parkplatz
dinner together (Optional)
Drive back 
Or
stay in the area for next hike on next day(your own arrangement)

𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐕𝐄𝐋
Destination: https://goo.gl/maps/TjSxi9YwsVZz4ARWA 

travel by car pooling if there is one available.
if all can not accommodate in cars then rest has to arrange their own travel by train.

𝐌𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐘
- ID/Pass
- FFP2 Mask
- Covid-19 Schnell test/Vaccination proof
- Minimum 2l water
- Snacks/Lunch
- Good Hiking boots
- Sunscreen
- Helmet
- Trek poles
- Gloves(to hold cables and rocks)
Optional( if you can do B ferrata without any gear)
- Harness
- Sling with Carabiner
- Kletterstieg set

𝐖𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑
https://www.meteoblue.com/en/weather/week/watzmann_germany_2813594?day=4
https://www.bergfex.de/sommer/berchtesgadener-land/wetter/berg/

Disclaimer:

Participation is at your own risk. I am not professional mountain guide. You are responsible for yourself: that's why it's highly recommended to have a DAV membership or any other rescue insurance that will cover the costs of rescue in case of an injury.