Best historic site trails in Schönau am Königsee

Popular circular trail in the Berchtesgaden National Park, Bavaria. This short hike leads to the incredible Malerwinkel viewpoint, which offers stunning views of the Königssee. From here you can also see the pilgrimage church of St. Bartholomä. The route begins at the Königssee hiking car park (subject to a fee), from where you can quickly reach the shore of the Königssee. You will soon find yourself in the national park area. The Café Malerwinkel on the route invites you to linger. From...

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 hike/via ferrata in the Berchtesgaden National Park, Bavaria. The hike offers incomparable views of the blue waters of Lake Königssee and starts in Schönau am Königssee at the paid hiking car park. The destination is the world-famous pilgrimage church of St Bartholomä on the western shore of the lake. From the starting point, the trail climbs steeply uphill to the seasonally managed Kührointalm - a nice place to take a break. The trail continues to the left and soon it is worth...

Panorama ascent to the top of the Jenner in the Berchtesgaden National Park, Bavaria. The route starts at the Hinterbrand car park (subject to charge) and is initially fairly flat along the Königsweg to the Wasserfallalm. The route is somewhat steeper up to the seasonally managed Mitterkaseralm (note opening times) through shady mixed forests and fragrant alpine meadows. The last section leads via the Jenneralm at the mountain station up to the panoramic summit with sweeping views over Lake...

This route is a scenic but challenging mountain hike between St. Bartholomä and Königssee. The walk is beautiful but is only suitable for experienced walkers; sure-footedness and a head for heights are absolutely essential. There is a safety rope on the upper section of the Rinnkendlsteig. There is a risk of falling rocks. Appropriate equipment is essential. The route between the start and end points can also be covered by taking the ferry across Königssee. For refreshments, it’s well worth...

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...

Varied hike at the picturesque Königsee, Bavaria. This wonderful tour starts at the Saletalm. A boat goes there, which is best booked in advance as the area is usually very busy. From there, the trail leads close to the shore along the lake to the Schrainbach Falls, uphill and over several hairpin bends. From there it goes downhill to Bartholomä. The path is not signposted and leads past steep terrain in places. As the path has fallen apart in places, a little care is required. The trail is...

Beautiful hike through the Berchtesgaden Alps from Königssee to Hintersee in Bavaria This is a scenic hike through impressive mountain scenery. The highlight of the tour is the wildly romantic Zauberwald forest and the idyllically situated Hintersee lake in the Berchtesgaden Alps. The route leads mostly along firm paths and forest trails. This hike is accessible by bus and train (Königssee bus stop). For those arriving by car, there are parking facilities at the starting point. There are...

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...

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...