Wendelstein, Mountain peak in Mangfall Mountains, Bavaria, Germany

Wendelstein is a summit in the Mangfall Mountains of Bavaria that stands at 1838 meters (6030 feet) and overlooks the Leitzach and Inn valleys below. Its ridge consists of pale limestone that forms steep walls and jagged sections, while gentler southern slopes show grassy patches.

The rack railway to the top was laid between 1910 and 1912, threading through tunnels and over bridges to bring tourists up without a long walk. A cable car from Bayrischzell followed later, adding another way to reach the summit without hiking.

The wooden Wendelin Chapel on the summit was built in 1718 by farmer Georg Klarer of the Sixtenbauernhof in Bayrischzell as a votive chapel after his two horses were found again in fog on the mountain pastures. It is dedicated to Saint Wendelin, venerated as a patron of livestock, which may also lie behind the mountain's name. Since 1989 the Upper Bavarian mountain riflemen have maintained it, and its 300th anniversary was celebrated in May 2018.

Those who prefer to reach the top without effort can take the rack railway or cable car, both of which stop just below the highest point. Hikers should wear sturdy shoes and prepare for changing weather, as wind and fog can move in quickly.

A weather station on the summit has been recording rainfall and temperature since the 1960s, capturing some of the highest values in the German Alps. The data feeds into regional forecasts and helps climbers plan their trips more carefully.