If you plan to do the full hike in one day, start early! Alternatively, you can hike up to the Watzmannhaus which only takes a couple of hours, stay the night there and do the rest of the hike the next day.

From the Watzmannhaus, follow the trail up to the start of the ridge line. It is well marked. Continue along the ridge until you reach the other side and then follow the steep descent down to the valley floor.

It is very exposed on the ridge and you will be spending a few hours walking the length of it, so via ferrata/klettersteig gear is recommended, with a helmet.

Once you descend on the North side, there is a hut on the valley floor - a very welcome break on a hot day.