Seekopf, Mountain peak in Ruhpolding, Germany
Seekopf is a mountain peak in the Chiemgau Alps that features a steep western wall and gentler eastern slopes. The summit is composed of Wetterstein limestone formations and rises prominently above the surrounding forested terrain.
During the Pleistocene ice age, the peak was connected to nearby Schlösselschneid before glacial activity separated them. The Seetraun glacier played a major role in carving the mountain's current structure and surrounding valleys.
The mountain sits within the Eastern Chiemgau Alps Nature Reserve, established in 1955, which spans an area of approximately 100 square kilometers.
The hiking trail begins near the B304 road, approximately one kilometer past Gasthaus Seehaus, and follows a well-marked path to the summit. Stone cairns guide hikers along the way, and the round-trip takes about three hours.
The western wall rises directly above Förchensee lake, creating a striking vertical relationship between mountain and water. This position makes the peak a notable landmark in the regional mountain range and a distinctive reference point for hikers.
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