Best backpacking trails in Schönau am Königsee

Panoramic hike in the Berchtesgaden National Park, Bavaria. This hike begins at the foot of the Jenner at the valley station of the Jennerbahn cable car and leads steeply up to the mountain station of the lift of the same name. Alternatively, you can take the cable car to the summit of the Jenner and then follow the hiking route downhill. The trail leads through picturesque Alpine landscapes with magnificent views of Lake Königssee and the surrounding Berchtesgaden Alps. Following the...

Stage 1 of the long-distance hiking trail Watzmanntour, Bavaria. This route forms the first day of the demanding Watzmann tour. It begins in Königssee and leads steadily uphill to the Watzmannhaus. You can park in the city's large parking lot (subject to a fee). It is also possible to arrive by bus or train. The path first leads over the wooden bridge, passing the Falzsteig towards the Kührointalm and the Kührointhütte before taking the Watzmannhaus. This rocky climb secured with steel...

Challenging mountain hike in the Berchtesgaden National Park, Bavaria. Alpine flair awaits you on this Watzmann hike starting at the Kühroint-Alm. You first reach the Falzalm via the Falzsteig trail. The Falzsteig is a trail that is partly secured with wire ropes, is very steep in places and leads through rocky terrain. It leads up to the iconic Watzmannhaus, where you can not only stop for refreshments but also spend the night. Then begins the sometimes very steep ascent to the Hocheck....

Challenging and scenic hike to the Watzmannhaus, Bavaria. This adventurous hike can begin at the Königssee with a boat trip to the starting point (note the boat trip schedule and prices) - the beautiful St. Bartholomew's Church. After visiting the historic church, walk along the lake shore to the Eiswinkel. It continues on the Rinnkendlsteig and from there to the Archenkanzel. Up here you have one of the most spectacular views in the Berchtesgaden National Park. This is where the really...

This stage leads from the beautiful town of Königssee along the legendary toboggan run up to the Grünsteinhütte at 1,196m. Most of the time you hike through sparse mixed mountain forest until it clears and reveals a view of the Königssee and the impressive Watzmann. Passing the Hammerstiel tavern, it then descends into the almost lovely Engedey. The overview list of all stages of the Purple Trail can be found here: https://www.alltrails.com/lists/via-alpina-purple-trail

Scenic stage 41 of the Violet Via Alpina long-distance hiking trail, Bavaria. The Violet Via Alpina Trail leads through Austria, Slovenia and Germany on 66 stages. In Bavaria, it mostly follows the Maximiliansweg. From the Kärlinger Haus, it follows the serpentines through the much-travelled "Saugasse". The path is stony but well developed. Once you reach somewhat flatter terrain, you pass the beautiful Schrainbach waterfall, where a magnificent view of the famous Königssee lake soon opens...

Varied circular hike from the Kärlingerhaus to the Sommerstein, Bavaria. The route is perfect as a tour if you have spent the night in the Kärlingerhaus. From there, you walk along the Viehkogeltalweg towards the 2306 metre high Sommerstein. The summit offers a magnificent view over the Steinerne Meer. The further you get to the summit, the narrower and more rugged the paths become. You should have a head for heights, be absolutely sure-footed and wear sturdy footwear. On the way back, you...

Versatile, alpine section of the E10 long-distance hiking trail, Bavaria. The E10 long-distance hiking trail starts in Finland and runs through Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic and Italy. The Bavarian section runs through alpine terrain and has some great highlights to offer. The descent from Austria is to Berchtesgaden. From there, the section begins with a fairly flat path to the 1972 metre high Berchtesgadener Hochthron and the Stöhrhaus (seasonal refreshment stop and overnight...

This route follows Stage 10 of the SalzAlpenSteig, traveling from Königssee to Bad Dürrnberg on a demanding day that crosses onto the Austrian side of the trail. From the lake and valley floor, it passes through forest, partly paved sections, and steeper mountain terrain while linking some of the route’s most distinctive salt-history landmarks, including the Berchtesgaden salt mine and the Celtic traces around Dürrnberg, giving the stage a clear cross-border identity alongside its alpine...