Best short 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...

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 ascent of the Grünstein in the Berchtesgaden Alps in Bavaria. This route is an official hiking trail of the Berchtesgaden tourism organisation. For those travelling by car, there are parking facilities at the starting point. There are also refreshment stops at the summit. The route is therefore ideal as a short excursion from Munich. Highlights of the hike: - Short and steady ascent - refreshment stop at the Grünsteinhütte - wonderful alpine panorama

Popular hiking trail in Berchtesgaden National Park, Bavaria This is a beautiful and very relaxed hike in the Berchtesgaden National Park, starting at the Jennerbahn mountain station. Sturdy shoes are recommended despite the short distance - the route leads through alpine terrain. Many hikers take a break at the Carl von Stahl-Haus. The popular hut offers unforgettable panoramic views of the Berchtesgaden Alps. The valley station of the Jennerbahn cable car can be reached by bus and train...

Family-friendly hike in the Berchtesgadener Land biosphere region, Bavaria. A beautiful mountain hike to the middle station of the Jennerbahn cable car. Due to the short distance and moderate difference in altitude, the route is also suitable for families with children. An alternative starting point is the Hinterbrand car park, from where you can access the Königsweg directly. Highlights of the hike: - Middle station of the Jennerbahn cable car - Hinterer Brandkopf - Beautiful views over...

Family-friendly hike from the Jennerbahn mountain station, Bavaria. This fairly short loop leads from the Jenner mountain station via the Mitterkaseralm to the Carl-von-Stahl Haus. You can take the Jennerbahn cable car to the starting point (note timetable and prices). From there, the route is initially quite leisurely to the Mitterkaseralm, which is open seasonally, with a detour to the viewpoint on the Vogelstein. Shortly afterwards, the route climbs gently and steadily until you turn...