Watzmann Traverse (Germany)

Landkreis Berchtesgadener Land, Bayern, Deutschland

15.1 miles (24.3 km) · 7,215 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Watzmann Traverse (Germany) is a 15.1-mile loop route in Landkreis Berchtesgadener Land, Bayern, Deutschland, gaining 7,203 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 6.7 miles gaining 7,214 feet at an average 19.0% grade. Only 33% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	15.1 mi (24.3 km)
Elevation gain	7,215 ft (2,199 m)
Average gain	478 ft per mile (91 m per km)
Longest climb	6.7 mi, 6,744 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	67.5%
Runnable	32% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	18.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	1%
Mild uphill	1%
Steep uphill	40%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	17%
Steep downhill	28%

Questions about Watzmann Traverse (Germany)

How much elevation gain does Watzmann Traverse (Germany) have?

Watzmann Traverse (Germany) has 7,215 ft (2,199 m) of elevation gain over 15.1 miles (24.3 km). That averages 478 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Watzmann Traverse (Germany)?

The difficulty score for Watzmann Traverse (Germany) is 18.8 of 100. That is harder than 89.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 32% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Watzmann Traverse (Germany)?

The longest climb on Watzmann Traverse (Germany) runs 6.7 miles (10.8 km) and gains 6,744 ft (2,056 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 67.5%.