Fockenstein is a mountain in

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. It is located in what is called the

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, west of the lake

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Geography and climbing

The summit is on the border between the municipalities of Gaißach and

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. It is usually climbed from Bad Wiessee but can also be climbed from Lenggries via Geierstein. Fockenstein is also often climbed in winter, especially as part of a rather easy ski tour. While the path to the Aueralm can usually be mastered without any problems, the steep summit slopes must be assessed for avalanche danger. The Maximiliansweg from Füssen to Königssee also leads over the Fockenstein. In summer, two hours are required for the ascent from Bad Wiessee and 1.5 hours for the descent. From Lenggries (from Hohenburg Castle) over the Hirschtalsattel the ascent takes about 2.5 hours and the descent about two hours.

Photos

Fockenstein Neuhuettenalm-1.jpg, Fockenstein and Neuhüttenalm, as seen from Hirschberg Fockenstein Gipfelkreuz 1.jpg, Summit cross with Tegernsee in the background Fockenstein Sued.jpg, South slope

References

Mountains of Bavaria Bavarian Prealps Mountains of the Alps {{Bavaria-geo-stub