Best easy trails in Schönau am Königsee

Popular, panoramic circular route to Malerwinkel, Bavaria. This route leads from the car park at Königssee (subject to a charge), past picturesque boathouses, along the Königsee into the Berchtesgaden National Park. Short and fairly easy to hike, it is ideal for families with children. From the Königssee car park, head towards the lake area. From there, a path on the left leads past the boat huts and into the national park. Now the path leads up to the Malerwinkel, which rewards the ascent...

Varied hiking trail to the Röthbach waterfall in the Berchtesgaden National Park, Bavaria. Germany's highest waterfall is located in the Berchtesgaden National Park. In two stages, it overcomes the so-called Röthwand, south of the Königsee and Obersee lakes, before plunging 470 metres into the depths. There is no higher waterfall in Germany and it is also one of the highest in the Alps. The route starts at the southern end of Lake Königssee, which can be reached by boat from the town of...

The four "cycling stars" are the ideal routes for fans of the Berchtesgaden Alps. From Berchtesgaden, one tour leads in each of the four cardinal directions. "North", "South" and "East" are easy to master. However, the "Radstern West" through Schönau to Ramsau, up to the idyllic Hintersee and on to the Taubensee is much more challenging. This magnificent scenic tour covers around 37 kilometres and almost 700 metres in altitude. --- Refreshment stops Accessible by bus and train