Itinerary
- Day 1
Gasthaus Breitlahner to Friesenberghaus
Begin at Gasthaus Breitlahner and start climbing toward Friesenberghaus. You'll gain about 1,350 meters over roughly 6 km, so pace yourself and take breaks as needed. By the time you reach the mountain hut at 2,477 meters, the views from up there really pay off for all that elevation gain.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hiking from Gasthaus Breitlahner to Friesenberghaus
Landmarks Friesenberghaus Friesenbergsee - Day 2
Friesenberghaus to Furtschaglhaus
Leave Friesenberghaus heading west and cross the outflow from Friesenbergsee before tackling those steep hairpin switchbacks up to Friesenbergscharte. From there, you'll walk through green meadows toward Olpererhütte, then the trail gets steep again as you drop down and follow the Riepenbach stream. After descending to Schlegeis reservoir, cross the bridge at the parking area to grab a bite at Zamsgatterl, then prepare for more switchbacks climbing up to Furtschaglhaus.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hiking from Friesenberghaus to Furtschaglhaus via Friesenbergscharte, Olpererhütte, and Schlegeis reservoir
Landmarks Friesenbergscharte Olpererhütte Schlegeis reservoir Furtschaglhaus - Day 3
Furtschaglhaus to Berliner Hütte
Trek from Furtschaglhaus toward Schönbichler Scharte at 3,060 meters, using the wire rope to help with the gully section heading south. The route follows the eastern side near Schönbichlerhorn, then you'll traverse those stone slab formations that really do feel like hiking giant steps. You'll pass a high point at 2,763 meters with good views of the historic Berliner Hütte before descending through Garberkar and across glacier sections to reach the hut at 2,044 meters.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hiking from Furtschaglhaus to Berliner Hütte via Schönbichler Scharte and Schönbichlerhorn
Landmarks Schönbichler Scharte Schönbichlerhorn Berliner Hütte Garberkar Waxeggkee 
- Day 4
Berliner Hütte to Greizer Hütte
Set out from Berliner Hütte on trail 502 across the moorland and head to Schwarzsee lake at 2,472 meters. The serpentines get steep as you climb to Rosskar, then continue to Mörcherscharte at 2,872 meters. There's a rope-secured section into Floitengrund that needs care, then follow the stream and trail 502 back down to Greizer Hütte at 2,227 meters.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hiking from Berliner Hütte to Greizer Hütte via Schwarzsee and Mörchenscharte
Landmarks Schwarzsteinmoor Schwarzsee Rosskar Mörchenscharte Floitengrund Greizer Hütte - Day 5
Greizer Hütte to Kasseler Hütte
From Greizer Hütte, trail 502 takes you gently uphill across stone slabs at first, then steepens as you approach Lapenscharte between Gigalitzturm and Lapenspitze. After about an hour descending toward Gründe-Wand hut, turn onto the path through the rope-secured Eisenklamm gorge, which brings you to Kasseler Hütte.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hiking from Greizer Hütte to Kasseler Hütte via Lapenscharte and Eisenklamm gorge
Landmarks Lapenscharte Gigalitzturm Lapenspitze Eisenklamm Kasseler Hütte 
- Day 6
Kasseler Hütte to Karl-von-Edel-Hütte
This is a long, challenging day on the Aschaffenburg High Trail through high alpine terrain. You'll be hiking most of the day, so start early and budget your energy. Karl-von-Edel-Hütte is your destination and your last overnight spot on the Berliner Höhenweg.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hiking from Kasseler Hütte to Karl-von-Edel-Hütte via Aschaffenburg High Trail
Landmarks Aschaffenburg High Trail Karl-von-Edel-Hütte - Day 7
Karl-von-Edel-Hütte to Mayrhofen
Head northwest from Karl-von-Edel-Hütte via Fellenbergalm-Niederleger down to Mayrhofen. The trail has many serpentines and is generally straightforward underfoot, though you'll be losing a lot of altitude so take your time on the descent. If you'd rather skip the long walk, check with the hut owner about the Ahornbahn cable car schedule and take that down instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hiking descent from Karl-von-Edel-Hütte to Mayrhofen
Optional Activities
- Ahornbahn cable car descent from Karl-von-Edel-Hütte to Mayrhofen (check opening times with hut owner)
Landmarks Karl-von-Edel-Hütte Fellenbergalm-Niederleger Mayrhofen Ahornbahn 
