Watzmannfrau - Kleiner Watzmann, ascent NE ridge, descent via Mooslahnerkopf

Very nice  tour with easy, partly exposed climbing sections on the Kleiner Watzmann, also called Watzfrau. Magnificent view of the eastern flank of the Watzmann, the Königsee and the entire Berchtesgaden mountain world.

Hike on the hiking trail to the Watzmannhaus past the chapel and Kührointalm. Immediately after the alpine pasture leave the path to the left and climb on a lift track to its end. Continue right into the forest and follow the well-trodden path to the tree line.

The path now runs along the western precipices to the "Gendarme", a short airy climbing spot. After the gendarme, the trail continues over scree and grassy banks and with short climbing sections through chimneys and upturns to the summit. The trail is faintly marked in yellow.

For the descent to the Mooslahnerkopf it is best to pay attention to the numerous stone staves. At the saddle of the ridge upswing you cross to the south and climb briefly over a well-trodden path on the ridge to then switch back to the north side. Always follow the tracks and stone staves on the north side of the ridge, through a rock gate with a clamping block, to the summit of the Mooslahnerkopf.

From the Mosslahnerkopf on well-trodden path to the forest road, cross it and continue on a clear path back to the Kühroin hut.