The direct route

Ascent from the west

Waxriessteig, Trail No. 478

Around 3 hours walking time. Steep terrain, for experienced mountain hikers only. Parking available either at the starting point or at the Predigtstuhlbahn station. Parking is free in conjunction with a one-way or return ticket for the Predigtstuhlbahn.

The ascent is steep and narrow, but takes you up very quickly. After only a short time, you have the Saalachsee at your feet and can enjoy a marvellous view of the Chiemgau and Tyrolean Alps.

Online tip:

http://www.bergfex.de/sommer/bayern/touren/wanderung/24482,waxriessteig-predigtstuhl-tour/

The leisurely route

Ascent from the west 2

on Röthelbachstraße from Baumgarten / Saalachsee, Trail No. 475

Around 4 hours walking time. Suitable for families. Parking available either at the starting point or at the Predigtstuhlbahn station (approx. 4 km). Parking is free in conjunction with a one-way or return ticket for the Predigtstuhlbahn. Bus stop Baumgarten, Route 828.

The trail initially rises steeply uphill from Baumgarten on a forest road along the Röthelbachklamm, leading deep into the Latten Mountains. The forest road splits half-way, one track leading towards Moosenalm and the other towards the Predigtstuhl. Mountain bikers can continue riding on to Moosenalm. The track in the direction of the Predigtstuhl eventually changes into a hiking trail.

Online tip:

http://www.bergfex.de/sommer/bayern/touren/wanderung/50631,ueber-die-roethelbachstrasse-zumpredigtstuhl/

The challenging

ascent from the north

Alpgartensteig, Trail No. 477

Around 4 hours walking time. Steep terrain, for experienced mountain hikers only. Parking available either at the starting point or at the Predigtstuhlbahn station. Parking is free in conjunction with a one-way or return ticket for the Predigtstuhlbahn. Bus stop Bayerisch Gmain Alpgarten, Route 841. Railway stop Bayerisch Gmain.

The path leads through the forest until the Latten Mountains appear in their full bizarre beauty with their typical craggy rock formations reminiscent of dolomite.

Online tip:

http://www.bergfex.de/sommer/bayern/touren/wanderung/66053,alpgartensteig/

The spectacular route

Ascent from the north 2

Toni-Michl-Steig via Dreisesselberg, Trail No. 477/479

Around 5 hours walking time. Steep terrain, for experienced mountain hikers only.

Accessibility and parking as above.

This is a romantic hike via steep and rocky alpine-style tracks. There are many viewpoints along the way to the Predigtstuhl across the Dreisesselberg, Karkopf and Hochschlegel.

The beautiful route

Ascent from the east

from Winkl (Trail No. 469) or Hallthurm (Trail No. 477) via the

Steinerne Agnes

Around 6 hours walking time. For experienced mountain hikers. Local parking available. Bus stop Hallthurm or Winkl, Route 841.

The route takes you over the Rotofensattel and past the prominent nose of the “Sleeping Witch” (officially Montgelasnase) and on to the Steinerne Agnes. Initially, you can enjoy the marvellous panoramic view into the Berchtesgaden Basin. Later on, you have views in all directions from the tops of the Dreisesselberg, the Karkopf and the Hochschlegel. The Schlegelmulde Alpine Hut is the destination of this hike.

Online tip:

http://www.bergfex.de/sommer/bayern/touren/wanderung/64218,lattengebirgs-ueberschreitung/

The ultimate hikes

Ascent from the south

from Schwarzbachwacht via the Moosensteig (Trail No. 470) or

Ramsau via Mordau-Alm (Trail No. 479)

Around 6 hours walking time. For experienced mountain hikers. Local parking available. Bus stop Taubensee, Route 845.

Both trails form part of the Ramsau “Almerlebnisweg” (alp experience way). From the Moosenalm, the Moosensteig (470) leads all the way to the Predigtstuhl along the western flanks of the Latten Mountains. There are no great inclines to be overcome.

The track across the Mordau Alp first trails along the eastern side, but then quickly gains height before leading across the Karkopf as the highest peak of the Latten Mountains. The Schlegelmulde Alpine Hut is the destination of both routes.