Best camping trails in Berchtesgaden
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- 4.5 (86)·Moderate·10.5 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular hiking trail in the Berchtesgadener Land biosphere region, Bavaria. Lake Königssee is one of the most popular attractions in the Berchtesgaden National Park. This 10-kilometre hike leads to this body of water, which is one of the cleanest lakes in the whole of Germany. Starting from Berchtesgaden railway station, you follow the course of the Königsseer Ache. Highlights of the hike: - Schönau am Königssee - North shore of the Königssee - Königsseer Ache - Side trip to the Royal...
- 3.8 (12)·Moderate·15.3 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Berchtesgaden Alps, Bavaria This wonderful route leads from Berchtesgaden railway station via Schönau am Königssee to Königssee, situated on the north-eastern edge of the Berchtesgaden National Park. On the way back, you walk along the famous Königssee footpath along the River Ache back to the starting point of the tour. Picturesque waters and wild mountain peaks provide postcard-perfect views along the way. Accessible by bus and train. There are places...
- 4.5 (23)·Hard·16.1 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrPopular circular route in Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria. This hike delights with its varied landscape - river, lake, forest and steep ascent to the Brandkopf. It is also rich in magnificent views and first leads along the Ache towards Königssee. From there, the route follows the north-eastern foothills of the Berchtesgaden National Park up into the forest and once around the Hinterer Brandkopf and Vorderer Brandkopf. From up here in particular, there are truly fantastic views of the...
- 4.8 (12)·Moderate·10 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrIdyllic hike to Königssee in Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria The route starts at the "Berchtesgaden Unterau" bus stop. It follows the Berchtesgadener Ache river, which then leads to the Königseeer Ache. The enchanting landscape of the biosphere reserve offers relaxation and romance. The idyllic Königsee footpath, which runs parallel to the Königseeer Ache, then leads to the northern tip of the beautiful Königsee with fantastic views of the Bavarian Alps. Boat trips can be taken here and the...
- 4.2 (4)·Hard·21.2 km·Est. 8.5–9 hrPopular, panoramic circular route in Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria. This hike starts at the car park and the "Staatlicher Gutshof" bus stop in Berchtesgaden. Via Unterau and along the Berchtesgadener Ache, the route leads through the Almbachklamm gorge to the Kneifelspitze. From the peak there is a magnificent view of the Watzmann, the surrounding mountains and a little later even Salzburg. Shortly afterwards, at the Kugelmühle mill, which is still in operation today, is the entrance to the...
- 4.7 (3)·Hard·36.4 km·Est. 9.5–10.5 hrThe four "cycling stars" are the ideal routes for fans of the Berchtesgaden Alps. From Berchtesgaden, one tour leads in each of the four cardinal directions. "North", "South" and "East" are easy to master. However, the "Radstern West" through Schönau to Ramsau, up to the idyllic Hintersee and on to the Taubensee is much more challenging. This magnificent scenic tour covers around 37 kilometres and almost 700 metres in altitude. --- Refreshment stops Accessible by bus and train
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·28.2 km·Est. 6.5–7.5 hrThe four "cycling stars" are the ideal routes for fans of the Berchtesgaden Alps. From Berchtesgaden, one tour leads in each of the four cardinal directions. "North", "South" and "East" are easy to master. However, the "Radstern West" through Schönau to Ramsau, up to the idyllic Hintersee and on to the Taubensee is much more challenging. This magnificent scenic tour covers around 37 kilometres and almost 700 metres in altitude. --- Refreshment stops Accessible by bus and train
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest camping trail in Berchtesgaden?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest camping trail in Berchtesgaden is Radtour: Berchtesgadener Radstern West. This trail is estimated to be 36.4 km long.
Which camping trail has the most elevation gain in Berchtesgaden?
Berchtesgaden: With an ascent of 1,245 m, Kneifelspitze via Almbachklamm has the most elevation gain of all of the camping trails in the area. The next highest ascent for camping trails is Radtour: Berchtesgadener Radstern West with 865 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult camping trail in Berchtesgaden?
The most popular and difficult camping trail in Berchtesgaden is Berchtesgaden - Königssee - Brandkopf with a 4.5-star rating from 23 reviews.
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Points of interest
- Ramsauer Ache
- Eagle's Nest
- Königsseer Ache
- Bombentrichter-Fischteich
- Saurüssel
- Kneifelspitze
- Berghof
- Sommerrodelbahn Hochlenzer Obersalzberg
- Kampfhäusl
- Kehlstein
- Fütterungshütte
- Larosbach
- Berchtesgadener Ache - Kanal
- Marxenhöhe
- Pfarrkirche St. Andreas
- Schloss Adelsheim
- Bunkerreste, altes Theater
- Gedenktafel Carl von Linde
- Obersalzberg
- Grenzhäusl