Best partially-paved trails in Schönau am Königsee

Panoramic circular route at Königssee, Bavaria. The hike begins and ends at Königssee, leads up the Grünstein and through Schönau. The summit of the Grünstein in the Berchtesgaden Alps offers fantastic panoramic views of the Watzmann and Königssee. The view from up here is very similar to the view from the summit of the Watzmann, which is 1400 metres higher. At the same time, the hike is easier and requires less stamina. At the beginning, the route leads along a steep track and up to the...

Demanding hike to the Kleiner Jenner via Laxersteig. The Laxersteig is a challenging, highly exposed via ferrata that requires climbing experience and a complete via ferrata set and helmet. This route, which is rated C/D in the most difficult passages, is the tough complement to the easier Schützensteig and is not suitable for beginners. The climb features strenuous, steep and exposed passages over smooth rock and leads to the summit of the Kleiner Jenner (1,694 m / 5,558 ft) with fantastic...

Panoramic descent from the Jenner in Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria. This trail can be reached with the Jenner cable car. Before descending, it is worth making a detour to the summit of the 1874 metre-high Jenner. On the way down, you walk along mostly well-maintained hiking trails with great views of Berchtesgaden and Lake Königsee. You pass several places to stop for refreshments. Highlights: - Jenner summit - Great views - Refreshment stops

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...

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

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

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...