Three peaks
On one ridge.
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The Watzmann is the central massif of the Berchtesgaden Alps in southeast Bavaria, about 11 km southwest of Berchtesgaden in a straight line. It is the third highest mountain in Germany and the highest that lies entirely on German territory. Three main peaks line a ridge some 4.5 km long: Hocheck at 2,651 metres, the Middle Peak at 2,713 metres and the South Peak at 2,712 metres. The massif also includes the Kleiner Watzmann at 2,307 metres and five lower peaks known as the Watzmann Children. The whole mountain lies inside Berchtesgaden National Park, and its east face is the highest rock wall in the Eastern Alps. Sharp grey limestone peaks rise above green forests and pastures, and below the east face lies the Watzmann Glacier, which today covers about 10 hectares. From Berchtesgaden and from the Königssee the mountain forms a towering backdrop to the valleys. Most visitors admire the mountain from the valleys, the lake and the walking trails around it. Climbs usually start from the north via the Watzmannhaus hut, and the summit needs fitness and mountain experience, with more than 2,000 metres of height gain from the valley.
On one ridge.
Highest wall in the Eastern Alps.
2,307 metres.
Berchtesgaden National Park, Bavaria, Germany
Yes, but it needs fitness and mountain experience.
From Berchtesgaden and the Königssee.