Best cave trails in Schönau am Königsee

Wonderful hike from Sankt Bartholomä to the Ice Chapel in the Berchtesgaden Alps, Bavaria. The ice chapel is located below the east face of the Watzmann and is the lowest permanent ice field in the German Alps. The summer snow line is actually 2000 metres higher, yet the firn ice field here remains frozen all year round. This is partly due to the enormous masses of snow from winter and spring, but also to the spacious cavity in which the ice field is located - the ice chapel. To reach the...

Popular, panoramic hiking trail in the Berchtesgaden National Park, Bavaria. This route begins with a boat trip (note the boat timetable) across the Königsee lake, as this is the only way to reach the starting point in St. Bartholomä. From here, the route follows an ancient riverside path, which is flat at the beginning and runs alongside the Königsee. The route then climbs uphill through the forest so that you can soon enjoy marvellous views over the Königssee and the Obersee. Passing the...

Fourth stage of the Watzmann tour from Kärlinger Haus, Bavaria. The last stage of the Watzmann tour is mostly downhill - along narrow paths with almost continuous views of the imposing east face of the Watzmann. Through the infamous Saugasse, a seemingly endless series of narrow hairpin bends, the trail leads down to Königssee. The crystal-clear water awaits at the bottom, surrounded by impressive scenery. When the weather is right, the lake invites you to take a dip. The return journey by...

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...

Technical and dive hike in Berchtesgaden National Park. This route is an extremely steep and technical "schwarzer Bergweg" (black path) and is not a simple hike. The trail demands absolute sure-footedness and a head for heights due to many very exposed sections. This path requires hands-on climbing sections (UIAA Grade I) and scrambling over difficult terrain, which is secured with steel ropes in several key places. This challenging ascent through the forest rewards experienced mountaineers...

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...

Varied hike to Funtensee, Bavaria. The tour begins with a leisurely crossing of the Königssee by boat to the Salet landing stage (note the timetable, see tips). The route is a little more challenging in places, but offers great views. From the landing stage, the route climbs gently along the shores of Königssee and Obersee through shady forest to the idyllic Fischunkel Alm at the southern end of the lake. The trail continues uphill to the next highlight - the Röthbach Falls. The trail...

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...