Hi everyone, I need some advice! I am going to be spending a week with my German friend who lives and hikes all the time in Bavaria. We are going to do a three-night hike from Oberammergau to Fussen (I am sure I am mixing up my German and English here so please forgive me). I read some blogs about the hike between Brunnkopfhous to Kenzenhutte and it sounds like it is very scary with drop-offs for three hours of the hike. I am a relatively good hiker but have not done any hiking in the area (I'm from Virginia in the US) and I'm worried that I may be in over my head. Can someone tell me a bit more about that stretch of the hike and if there is an alternative. My friend has confidence in me but I'm not so sure.... :) We are going Sept. 4 - 6. Thanks!
Posted by
Augsburg, Bavaria
2351 posts
The trail from the Brunnenkopfhütte to the Kenzenhütte via Klammspitze is demanding but not dangerous. However, it is only walkable in good weather (except for extremely unreasonable people). A comfortable alternative would be to descend to Linderhof Castle and to continue via the Sägertal and the Bäckenalmsattel (at approx. 1500m altitude) to the Kenzenhütte. This is, after a short segment in the forest, a nice walk, but more a mountain stroll than a mountain tour. ;)
A topographic map can be found here. Search for "Kenzenhütte" and locate the path to the east via "Bäckenalm" - "Bäckenalmsattel" - "Sägertal Dienst-H(ütte)" - "Sägertal". You would follow it in the reverse direction.
Have fun!
Posted by
Seattle, WA
16376 posts
Some photos here:
The route is described as “moderate”. As stated above, it should be OK as long as the weather is good. I would want hiking poles for terrain like that—-it helps with my vertigo.
Posted by
OP
8 posts
Thanks so much for the reassurance! I do have hiking poles and should have only a 20lb backpack so balance won't be off. Really appreciate the fast responses!