Description

Hiking and climbing tour from Rottach-Egern (736 meters AMSL) to Plankenstein (or Blankenstein, 1768 meters AMSL) via Altes Wallberghaus (a hotel on 1512 meters AMSL).

Plankenstein is a conspicuous peak in the Bavarian Prealps (Mangfallgebirge), Germany. 

Photos and Video

December 2025

May 2025

Map, Topography

Notes and recommendations

Tricky climbing (UIAA scale II – III) beginning at the Plankensteinsattel: there are two sections called “Rinne” (gully), one at the … read more

Even a hike in the Bavarian Alps on a bright and sunny Sunday in August can be a very lonely business.

Certainly oppressive summer heat is always a factor keeping the crowds at bay. Also the sheer difficulty of the tour of our choice, a walk over an unmarked ridge in the Allgäu Alps towards a peak called Seeköpfle, boasting a height of 1920 meters AMSL, hence not really intimidating … read more