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Best trails in Biosphärenregion Berchtesgadener Land

Best trails in Biosphärenregion Berchtesgadener Land

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Want to find the best trails in Biosphärenregion Berchtesgadener Land for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 131 great trails for hiking, walking and more. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from fellow nature lovers. Ready for your next adventure? Explore one of 14 easy hiking trails in Biosphärenregion Berchtesgadener Land that are ideal for the whole family. Looking for elevation? Trails in this park range from 4 to 16,038 meters of elevation gain. Whatever you have planned, you can find the perfect trail for your next trip to Biosphärenregion Berchtesgadener Land.

Top trails

  1. #1 - Kehlsteinhaus (Eagle's Nest)

    4.7 (589)·Hard·15.6 km·Est. 6.5–7 hr
    The route to the Kehlsteinhaus offers a unique insight into the interplay between nature and history in the Bavarian Alps. From the lower car park, visitors can follow paths that have been drawing people to these heights for generations. Along the way, the air is fresh, and the scenery changes from dense green forests to open, rocky slopes where alpine flowers bloom in the warmer months. Once at the top, the building stands as a rare example of architecture from a troubled era and now serves...

  2. #2 - Hintersee

    4.8 (137)·Easy·2.6 km·Est. 0.5–1 hr
    Popular circular route in the Berchtesgadener Land near the Bavarian mountaineering village of Ramsau. The route leads around the picturesque Hintersee with a fantastic Alpine panorama, crystal-clear mountain water, and several places to stop for refreshments. The romantic lake can also be explored from a different perspective by pedal boat or rowing boat. --- Accessible by bus and train

  3. #3 - Painters´Circular Trail

    4.8 (139)·Moderate·10.1 km·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    Impressive circular route in Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria This route leads into the biosphere region of Berchtesgadener Land, along the well-known Painters' Circular Trail. The tour is ideal for beginners who want to get to know the area and for families with children. The route from the mountaineering village on the trail of the Romantic painters is wonderful -the original templates of world-famous landscape paintings can be admired here in person. A lot of beautiful alpine landscape,...

  4. #4 - Almbach Gorge

    4.8 (142)·Hard·6.3 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    A short, popular hike in the Berchtesgaden Alps, Bavaria. This short route leads through the Almbachklamm. This lies between Marktschellenberg and Berchtesgaden in the Berchtesgaden Alps. The path leads through the gorge on a narrow way, similar to the Wolfsklamm. Thanks to the attached railings, the hike is safe and requires no additional equipment. However, hiking shoes with non-slip soles are recommended. From the oldest marble ball mill in Germany, it goes through the gorge and then...

  5. #5 - Kehlstein Hike

    4.7 (109)·Moderate·11.1 km·Est. 4.5–5 hr
    Panoramic hike in the Berchtesgaden Alps, Bavaria. This hike leads to the Kehlsteinhaus, also known as the Eagle's Nest. It was completed in 1938 and is one of the few "authentic" buildings from the Third Reich still standing today. The building was used by the NSDAP to hold government meetings and social gatherings. Today it is open seasonally as a restaurant and beer garden and attracts many tourists. Although most visitors take the scenic bus route to the Eagle's Nest, it is also a...

  6. #6 - Almbachklamm

    4.7 (125)·Hard·7.7 km·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    Historic, certified premium hiking trail in Berchtesgardener Land, Bavaria. This impressive and popular premium hiking trail is part of the SalzAlpenTouren and leads over 29 bridges and footbridges through the wild and romantic gorges of the Almbachklamm. Right at the start, you can marvel at Germany's oldest marble ball mill, followed by the Sulzer waterfall and the Kugelmühle inn as a refreshment stop. The region is also known for the pilgrimage church Maria Heimsuchung in Ettenberg, as...

  7. #7 - Grünstein Via Ferrata Königssee

    4.6 (70)·Hard·6.8 km
    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...

  8. #8 - Hintersee-Zauberwald-Ramsau

    4.8 (84)·Moderate·12.4 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr
    Varied circular route in Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria. The varied hiking route leads from the parking lot/bus stop "Kaltbachlehen" to the picturesque Hintersee. It goes steadily downhill. After circling the romantic alpine lake and enjoying the fantastic panoramas, it goes to the mountaineering village of Ramsau and back to the starting point. The last piece is steep enough uphill. There are places to stop for refreshments in Ramsau. Highlights: - Hintersee - Stop in Ramsau - Great prospects

  9. #9 - Königssee - Grünstein Circular Route

    4.4 (67)·Hard·10.3 km·Est. 4.5–5 hr
    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...

  10. #10 - The Koenigssee path

    4.5 (87)·Moderate·10.5 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Popular hiking trail in the Berchtesgadener Land biosphere region, Bavaria. Lake Königssee is one of the most popular attractions in the Berchtesgaden National Park. This 10-kilometre hike leads to this body of water, which is one of the cleanest lakes in the whole of Germany. Starting from Berchtesgaden railway station, you follow the course of the Königsseer Ache. Highlights of the hike: - Schönau am Königssee - North shore of the Königssee - Königsseer Ache - Side trip to the Royal...
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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to hike in Biosphärenregion Berchtesgadener Land?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Biosphärenregion Berchtesgadener Land is Kehlsteinhaus (Eagle's Nest) which has a 4.7 star rating from 589 reviews. This trail is 15.6 km long with an elevation gain of 986 m.

What is the longest trail in Biosphärenregion Berchtesgadener Land?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Biosphärenregion Berchtesgadener Land is AlpenX: Freilassing - Klagenfurt am Wörthersee - Torbole. This trail is estimated to be 672.1 km long.

How many trails are in Biosphärenregion Berchtesgadener Land?

There are 131 trails in Biosphärenregion Berchtesgadener Land.These trails have an average 4.5-star ratingfrom NaN AllTrails community reviews.

Which trail has the most elevation gain in Biosphärenregion Berchtesgadener Land?

AlpenX: Freilassing - Klagenfurt am Wörthersee - Torbole has the most elevation gain with 16,038 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Voralpiner Jakobsweg: Salzburg-Hohenpeissenberg, which has 4,786 m of elevation gain.

Are there camping trails available in Biosphärenregion Berchtesgadener Land?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 20 camping trails in Biosphärenregion Berchtesgadener Land and the most popular is Hintersee-Zauberwald-Ramsau with an average 4.8 star rating from 84 community reviews.

Are there running trails available in Biosphärenregion Berchtesgadener Land?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 15 running trails in Biosphärenregion Berchtesgadener Land and the most popular is Almbach Gorge with an average 4.8 star rating from 142 community reviews.

Are there biking trails available in Biosphärenregion Berchtesgadener Land?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 19 biking trails in Biosphärenregion Berchtesgadener Land and the most popular is Kehlstein via Berchtesgaden with an average 5.0 star rating from 5 community reviews.

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