We headed back to the classic circuit of the Brecherspitz with some friends who were visiting Munich as it is very easy todo with public transport and is also an enjoyable route with an nice ridge, wonderful summit views, an excellent Alm on the descent and a bus to save the knees from Spitzingsattel.

We made quick time up to the Ankel Alm, which was unfortunately shut in the week due to it being the end of the season, although this did mean that we could eat our lunch by the alm. It was here that we started to see some lovely autumnal colours appearing on the deciduous trees. Once we joined the ridge the views were wonderful, and just kept improving as we climbed higher. The north ridge was fairly quiet which was pleasant, although this did give us a shock when we arrived at the very busy summit.

After admiring the views and a few photos we started the descent down to the Obere Firstalm for a well earned beer and Kaiserschmarrn, before the easy descent down the road to the Spitzingsattel.

Autumnal colours above the Ehard-Alm
View into Bavaria over Schliersee
Looking towards the Wendelstein
On the ridge up to the Brecherspitz
On the ridge up to the Brecherspitz
Autumnal colours starting to show on the Brecherspitz
Dave, Shona and Callum on the ascent to the Brecherspitz
On the ascent to the Brecherspitz with Schliersee in the background
On the ascent to the Brecherspitz with Schliersee in the background
Becky on the Brecherspitz ridge
Autumnal colours on the Brecherspitz
Brecherspitz summit selfie
Descending from the Brecherspitz
Descending from the Brecherspitz
Total distance: 10.54 km
Max elevation: 1658 m
Min elevation: 806 m
Total climbing: 902 m
Total descent: -564 m