Hohe Kisten

#796 among destinations in Germany

Natural attraction, Nature, Mountain

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The Hohe Kisten is a mountain, 1,922 m above sea level, in the Ester range in the Bavarian Prealps and lies north of the Krottenkopf – the main summit of the Ester range. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 47°33'40"N, 11°12'29"E

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Hohe Kisten – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Große Olympiaschanze, Krottenkopf, Herzogstand, Werdenfels Castle.

6.9 miSW
Sport venue, Ski area, Sport
Große Olympiaschanze, Garmisch-Partenkirchen
177 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque Bavarian town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, the Große Olympiaschanze is a historic stadium that has long captivated the hearts of winter sports enthusiasts. This iconic ski jump, a staple in the landscape of this alpine region, has...
1.4 miSW
Prominent mountain with an alpine hut
Krottenkopf
36 min walk • Krottenkopf, the highest peak in the Ester Mountains range of Bavaria, Germany, is a beacon for hikers and nature enthusiasts alike. Rising to an elevation of 2,086 meters, it is not only the tallest mountain in the range but also the fourth highest peak in the...
5.9 miNE
Natural attraction, Nature, Mountain
Herzogstand
151 min walk • Herzogstand, a picturesque mountain located in the Bavarian Alps of Germany, stands as a testament to the natural beauty and outdoor adventure that the region offers. At an elevation of 1,731 meters, Herzogstand provides a stunning vantage point over the Walchensee...
6.2 miSW
Forts and castles
Werdenfels Castle, Garmisch-Partenkirchen
159 min walk • The ruins of Werdenfels Castle stand about 80 metres above the Loisach valley between Garmisch and Farchant in the county of Garmisch-Partenkirchen in Upper Bavaria.
5.1 miSW
Natural attraction, Nature, Mountain
Wank Mountain
132 min walk • Wank Mountain, located in the Bavarian Alps of southern Germany, stands as a scenic and inviting peak for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike. At an elevation of 1,780 meters, Wank Mountain offers panoramic views of the surrounding alpine landscape, including a...
4.9 miNE
Natural attraction, Nature, Mountain
Heimgarten Mountain
126 min walk • Heimgarten is a mountain near Ohlstadt in the Bavarian Prealps of southern Germany. It is connected via a ridge with Herzogstand to the east.
2.2 miE
Scenic peak with trails to the summit
Simetsberg
56 min walk • Simetsberg is a mountain in the Bavarian Prealps of southern Germany. An isolated peak, it forms the eastern end of the Ester Mountains.
4.6 miW
Natural attraction, Nature, Mountain
Ettaler Manndl
118 min walk • Ettaler Manndl is a 1636-meter-high mountain of the Ammergau Alps in Bavaria, Germany. It is close to the town of Oberammergau and about 10 km north of Garmisch-Partenkirchen. It is a sub-peak of the Laber mountain at 1681 m.
2.1 miSW
Natural attraction, Nature, Mountain
Bischof Mountain
53 min walk • The Bischof is a mountain peak in the Bavarian Prealps of southern Germany. It lies in the westernmost part of the Bavarian Prealps in the Ester Mountains near Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
5.8 miNE
Aerial tramway
Herzogstand Cable Car
147 min walk • The Herzogstand Cable Car was built in 1994 as replacement for a 4,500-foot chair lift through the Bavarian alps. Its two cabins carry passengers from the village of Walchensee to the Fahrenberg mountain on the upper slopes of the Herzogstand mountain.
4.6 miSE
Natural attraction, Nature, Lake
Barmsee
118 min walk • Barmsee is a lake in Oberbayern, Bavaria, Germany. At an elevation of 885.03 m, its surface area is 55 hectares.