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Waxenstein, Mountain peak in Wetterstein range, Bavaria, Germany

Located within the Wetterstein mountain range, Großer Waxenstein rises to an elevation of 2,277 meters above sea level near Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

The first mountaineers to reach Großer Waxenstein's summit were Martin Ostler and Hermann von Barth, who completed their ascent on August 9, 1871.

The mountain stands as a symbol of Bavarian Alpine exploration, drawing experienced climbers who seek to test their abilities on its limestone formations.

The ascent to Großer Waxenstein requires approximately five hours of hiking, covering 17.9 kilometers and 1,500 meters of elevation from the starting point at Hammersbach.

The Stangensteig path leading to Waxenstein dates from 1845, initially created for transporting lead, ore, and molybdenum from mountain mining operations.

Location: Bavaria

Elevation above the sea: 2,277 m

GPS coordinates: 47.44620,11.02329

Latest update: March 20, 2025 12:03

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