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Ascent to Plankenstein (Bavarian Prealps)

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, Germany. The close-by Risserkogel (1826 meters AMSL) can also be visited.

Photos and video

Map, Topography

Notes and recommendations

Tricky climbing (UIAA scale II – III) beginning at the Plankensteinsattel: there are two sections called … read more