Best historic site trails in Berchtesgaden

The route to the Kehlsteinhaus offers a unique insight into the interplay between nature and history in the Bavarian Alps. From the lower car park, visitors can follow paths that have been drawing people to these heights for generations. Along the way, the air is fresh, and the scenery changes from dense green forests to open, rocky slopes where alpine flowers bloom in the warmer months. Once at the top, the building stands as a rare example of architecture from a troubled era and now serves...

Cosy circular route The Kempinski circular trail starts and ends at the Kempinski Hotel. It leads through the woods on the Obersalzberg, past the Berchtesgaden golf course. A visit to the Obersalzberg documentation centre is obligatory. After the hike, a handmade swing invites you to linger and enjoy the view. The Kempinski circular trail is also ideal for running!

Versatile circular route in the Berchtesgadener Land. This popular and scenic wader trail leads along the Lindeweg through the wonderful landscape of Berchtesgadener Land and offers great views of the surrounding mountains. The highlight is a stop at the Windebeutelbaron. The hut with its cosy, rustic ambience offers hearty meals and refreshments. A great view is included. From there, the route passes the Klaubichel and continue uphill on shady forest paths. Downhill back to the starting...

Popular, interesting walk in Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria. On this historical tour near Bad Reichenhall, you can gain interesting insights into the history of the region. Part of the route runs along the 3rd Bavarian brine pipeline. Highlights of the hike: - Salt mine - Royal Berchtesgaden Castle - Berchtesgaden Abbey Church

Popular 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...

Popular 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...

Popular circular route in Berchtesgadener Land. From Berchtesgaden railway station to the Almbachklamm gorge. The gorge along the Almbach stream is a real highlight. Several steps, climbs and bridges as well as a tunnel lead through the rock above the crystal-clear Wildbachl. The path after the gorge leads to Maria Gern and in places takes you along a difficult path. The route returns along the Berchtesgadener Ache. There are refreshment stops along the way. Highlights: - Berchtesgaden...

Popular, panoramic circular route in the Berchtesgaden Alps, Bavaria. This hike starts in the north of Berchtesgaden, at the Rosendorf stop. Past the Maria Gern pilgrimage church, the trail leads up to the summit of the Kneifelspitze, from where there are marvellous views of the Berchtesgaden valley. Highlights of the hike: - Maria Gern church - View of the Watzmann from Marxenhöhe - Paulshütte, mountain restaurant

At the start of the route, it is possible to visit the Royal Castle of Berchtesgaden. There are a number of inns along the route, including the Kehlsteinhaus on the summit of the Kehlstein, which invite you to stop for a bite to eat.

Cultural-historical, popular circular hiking trail in Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria. The trail leads along the Berchtesgadener Ache river to the salt mine and through the famous Almbachklamm gorge. Highlights of the hike: - Ball mill - Waterfall in the Almbachklamm gorge - Theresienklause - Sulzer waterfall - Upper Salt Mine Berchtesgaden