Best river 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...

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...

Beautiful short hike to the Fischunkelalm in the Berchtesgaden Alps, Bavaria. This is an official hiking trail of the Berchtesgaden Tourist Organization. The hike starts at the landing stage in Salet. To get there, a ship across the Königssee (note the shipping timetable and prices) has to be taken first. From there, the idyllic route leads along the vast banks of the Obersee up to the Fischunkelalm at the lake's southern end. Anyone who wants to go a little further can visit the...

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...

Demanding and scenic tour at Königssee in Bavaria. The Grünstein is a panoramic mountain on the Königssee north of the Watzmann. It is often climbed on the normal route, but more demanding sports via ferratas also lead to the summit. This tour definitely requires experience, a head for heights, surefootedness and a good level of fitness. It is important to wear a rockfall helmet and to have complete via ferrata equipment. Four different routes lead to the summit: "Isidor-Steig": This is...

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...

Lovely hike to the Königsbachalm, Bavaria. This route leads from the Hinterbrand car park (subject to a fee) via the Königsweg to the seasonally managed Königsbachalm, located at 1240m in the Jenner area in the Berchtesgaden Alps. Here the Wasserfallalm is passed, which welcomes visitors with a beautiful idyll. On the descent, the route then leads along the bubbling Königsbach and the snow-making basin. Technically, the hike is easy to walk, and there is only a slight ascent. Highlights: -...

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...

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...