Best waterfall trails in Berchtesgaden
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Explore the most popular waterfall 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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- 4.8 (39)·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)
- 4.4 (21)·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...
- 4.5 (15)·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
- 4.5 (9)·Hard·21.4 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrCultural-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
- 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...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest waterfall trail in Berchtesgaden?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest waterfall trail in Berchtesgaden is Almbachklamm and salt mine from Berchtesgaden. This trail is estimated to be 21.4 km long.
Which waterfall 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 waterfall trails in the area. The next highest ascent for waterfall trails is Kneifelspitz circular via Albachklamm with 815 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult waterfall trail in Berchtesgaden?
The most popular and difficult waterfall 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