Rotwandkopf (Spitzingsee)

Hiking route: Spitzingsee - Taubenstein - Rottwandkopf - Rottwandhaus

Time of the year: April

#Weiter Blick – Rotwand Runde von Spitzingsee | Wanderung | Komoot

Distance: ca. 14,20 km

Altitude loss / gain: +770 m / -770 m

Starting altitude: 1085 m

Highest point: 1825 m

Rating:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Difficulty: 🟦🟦

Parking:

being a ski resort it has plenty of free parking on the street, for example here or here

highlight of the stroll - view from Rottwandkopf

view from the starting point

view of Spitzingsee; "Spitzingsee" literally means “pointed lake,” likely referring to the surrounding peaks reflected in the water.

The terrain is varied but never extreme: a mix of alpine pasture trails, rocky steps, and narrow ridge paths that stay engaging without becoming technically difficult.

Cross section towards Raukopf

Originally built as a shelter for mountaineers, the Rottwandhaus is now a rustic hut offering food, drinks, and a place to rest.

final climb towards Rottwandkopf

The komoot route shows the last meters to Rottwandkopf as difficult portion. It doesn't require any climbing and it can be easily done. The only technical portion which requires climbing is towards Taubenstein. If not feeling comfortable it can be avoided though.