Trail running - The "High Up" trail (Krähe, Hochplatte, Hasentalkopf)

24,06 km long
Flatly
Difficulty: difficult
Condition: very difficult
Great panorama
Trail Running
  • 6: 05 pm
  • 24,06 km
  • 1.707 m
  • 1.706 m
  • 970 m
  • 2.076 m
  • 1.106 m
  • Start: Sägertal parking lot
  • Destination: Sägertal parking lot
This trail running route is not for beginners – sharp ridges, technical sections and magnificent summit views make it one of the most challenging runs in the region.

Alpine loop off the beaten track: From the Sägertal valley via the Kenzenhütte mountain hut to the Krähe peak, then on via Hochplatte and Hasentalkopf – this trail run is a real challenge for experienced mountain runners.

Good to know

Best Season

suitable
depending on the weather

Directions

This high-alpine trail running loop starting from the Sägertal car park is one of the most challenging tours in the Ammergau Alps. It combines long climbs, exposed ridges, and technically demanding downhills – perfect for experienced trail runners with alpine experience.

Starting in the Sägertal valley, you initially climb relatively steadily to the Bäckenalm saddle. This section is ideal for getting into a rhythm and is mostly easily runnable.

From the Kenzenhütte onwards, things get serious: The ascent to the Krähe is steep, technical and partly exposed. 

The subsequent transition towards Hochplatte offers alpine trail running at its finest: narrow paths and spectacular views down into the valley provide an intense experience. 

With the Hasentalkopf, one last summit awaits before the easily walkable return route to the Sägertal and back to the starting point begins. 

Tour features

  • refreshment possibility

  • Summit

  • Flatly

Equipment

Welcome to the Teststubn Nature Park! With us you can extensively test hiking poles, daypacks, children's carriers and groceries from well-known manufacturers before you decide to buy. Let our team advise you on how to experience the best outdoor adventure possible. You can find our Nature Park Teststubn in the tourist information offices in Bad Bayersoien and Bad Kohlgrub and in the bike rental Lukas Spindler in Oberammergau

More information: www.ammergauer-alpen.de/teststubn

Arrival & Parking

How to find us
Take the B23 to Oberammergau and then head towards Linderhof. 
Parking
You can park at the Sägertal parking lot behind Linderhof. 

 

Public transportation
The starting point of this tour can be reached by the ring bus. You can find information about the ring bus here. here.

You can find all the information here: https://www.ammergauer-alpen.de/urlaubsplanung/mobilitaet

More information / links

Books

Hiking map Ammergau Alps Nature Park

Organization

Ammergau Alps Nature Park eV

Our tip

Bring a small pair of binoculars! You'll see many chamois on this tour, among other things. 

safety instructions

In case of emergency, please contact the nearest emergency services. Regardless of your location, you can reach them throughout Germany by dialing 112.

Map

You can obtain maps from the local tourist information offices.

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