Best waterfall trails in Ramsau bei Berchtesgaden

Family-friendly tour in the Wimbachklamm, Bavaria. This is a short but awe-inspiring route through the Wimbach Gorge, in which the water of the Wimbach torrent roars its way through the Dachstein limestone. Even today, fossils in the rock walls tell of times when a sea covered the area here. There is a fee for entering the gorge and parking; children up to 6 years can join for free. The Wimbachklamm is open from May to October, but changes are possible due to the weather. Highlights: -...

Panoramic hike in the Berchtesgaden National Park near Ramsau. This route leads through the wild and romantic Wimbachklamm gorge. The thundering waterfalls and rocky gorges can be easily admired over well-built bridges and footbridges. Even today, fossilisations in the rock faces tell of times long past when the area was covered by a sea. The hike starts at the Wimachbrücke car park (subject to a charge). There is also a charge to enter the gorge (see tips). After this natural spectacle,...

Challenging hike in the Berchtesgaden National Park, Bavaria. The AV trail 419 starts at the Wimbachgrieshütte. From here, it leads through the heart of the Berchtesgaden National Park. Via the Sigeretsteig and through the Sigeretplatte, the route reaches the Mausbach and Mausbach Falls as well as the Schrainbach Falls. The last section leads along the banks of the famous Königssee lake and offers fabulous views until you finally reach St. Bartholomä. Highlights of the hike: -...

This route follows Stage 9 of the SalzAlpenSteig, traveling from Ramsau to Königssee on one of the more demanding days in the Berchtesgaden section. It combines forest paths, partly paved stretches, terrain along the edge of a bird sanctuary, and the line of the historic brine pipeline with a more distinctly alpine character around Grünberg and the Grünsteinhütte, where broader views across the Berchtesgadener Land shape much of the stage before it eases down toward Königssee. Overnight stays...