Arrival by public transport
Exit bus-stop: Maurach Achensee Seespitz
The Bärenkopf is probably the best known and most popular peak on this list. A real star among the 1000m peaks! Why is it so famous? The view down to Lake Achensee is second to none.
The proud Bärenkopf is only a few meters short of the two-thousand-metre mark. Accordingly, the ascent should not be underestimated in terms of fitness. Especially if the tour is extended to a circular tour as suggested here. You should also be sure-footed for the final passage from the Weißenbachsattel to the summit. The ascent can be shortened by taking the Karwendelbergbahn cable car. However, the extension through the Weißenbach valley is well worth the scenery. As is a stop for refreshments at the Weißenbachalm or Bärenbadalm. The summit view of Lake Achensee is the most memorable.
The tour begins to the left of the car park Seespitz. Follow the road for a few metres, at the restaurant Peter’s Grill walk across the road and from the car park, climb the narrow trail to the panorama trail. Turn left, follow the trail straight on, then turn right at the next junction and follow the asphalt road to the last houses of the Lärchenwiese. A forest road branches off from the road and leads to the Weißenbachtal. After a short hike, walk across the stream bed of the Weißenbach which is generally dry. Continue along the forest road which climbs gradually to the mountain huts Weißenbachhütte (not serviced) and Weißenbachalm. From here, walk to the Weißenbachsattel. Turn right and follow the signpost to the Bärenkopf. First, the trail is relatively flat as you walk between mountain pines. Continue uphill on a steep section until the trail flattens and walk to the summit of the Bärenkopf. On the return, descend via the Bärenbadalm mountain hut or via the wide forest road through the Weißenbachtal.
Exit bus-stop: Maurach Achensee Seespitz
Car park Seespitz in Maurach (paid parking lot)
Maurach - Weißenbachsattel - Bärenkopf - Maurach
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