Best river trails in Berchtesgaden
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Explore the most popular river trails near Berchtesgaden with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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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...
- 4.6 (49)·Moderate·11.7 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrVersatile 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...
- 4.8 (37)·Hard·12.2 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrPopular circular hike in Berchtesgadener Land. Highlights: - Theresienklause - Watzmann view - Ball mill - Sulzer waterfall - Maria Ettenberg church - View from the Ettenberg -------------------------------------------------------- Accessible by bus and train (bus stop/ Hintergern car park)
- 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...
- 4.5 (14)·Moderate·10 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPanoramic, popular circular hiking trail in Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria. The starting point of the hike is the Hintergern bus stop/car park. This shorter loop leads over bridges and footbridges along the Almbachklamm gorge, past the Maria Heimsuchung pilgrimage church, the Sulzen waterfall and offers outstanding views of the lovely valley. Highlights of the hike: - Theresienklause - Watzmann view - Sulzen waterfall - Maria Ettenberg church - View from the Ettenberg
- 4.4 (20)·Hard·17.5 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrPopular 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...
- 4.2 (18)·Hard·9.3 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular, 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
- 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...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Berchtesgaden?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Berchtesgaden is Radtour: Berchtesgadener Radstern West. This trail is estimated to be 36.4 km long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Berchtesgaden?
Berchtesgaden: With an ascent of 1,435 m, Kehlstein via Berchtesgaden has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Stöhrhaus and Berchtesgadener Hochthron via Albachklamm with 1,317 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Berchtesgaden?
The most popular and difficult river trail in Berchtesgaden is Almbachklamm and Ettenberg from Hintergern with a 4.8-star rating from 39 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