Best cave trails in Biosphärenregion Berchtesgadener Land

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,...

Popular hike near Berchtesgaden, Bavaria. The route begins at the free hiking car park on the Berchtesgadener Ache, near Marktschellenberg. Surrounded by illuminated beech forest, the trail climbs quickly. The Bachgraben and Lochgraben, with pools and waterfalls, follow the path a little lower down. From about half the way, the trees become fewer, the shade decreases, and the views improve. The route soon passes the Toni-Lenz hut, a great place to take a refreshing break. Then it's on to...

Alpine hike in the Berchtesgadener Land biosphere region, Bavaria. This beautiful but sometimes challenging hike can be hiked in one go or with an overnight stay in the Störhaus (reservation required). The starting point is the mountain station of the Untersberg cable car, which can be reached from Sankt Leonhard in Austria. Like all alpine hikes, this route requires good surefootedness, a certain amount of experience in alpine terrain and appropriate footwear and equipment. Highlights of...

Wonderfully scenic hiking trail in Berchtesgaden, Bavaria. The start and end points are at the Hintergern hiking car park and then lead through the beautiful Berchtesgadener Land biosphere region. Highlights of the tour: - Stöhrweg - Stöhrhaus - Mittagsloch - Watzmann view from the Stöhrhaus - View of the Dachstein - Berchtesgadener Hochthron

Challenging alpine circular route near Bad Reichenhall, Bavaria. This Waxriessteig leads steeply and challenging (partly wooden steps and wire ropes) from Bad Reichenhall up to the Predigtstuhl. From the Predigtstuhl you can enjoy a fabulous view of the Bad Reichenhaller Land. A detour to the Schlegelmuldenalm is an option. The descent via the Alpgartsteig involves numerous steps, steep stairs and artificial climbing aids. Alternatively, the cable car can be taken back. During the season...

Adventurous via ferrata in Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria. The Hochthron via ferrata leads through the steep, 400 metre high east face of the Untersberg to the Berchtesgadener Hochthron. The partly vertical rock face juts out from the Berchtesgadener Hochthron to the Salzburger Hochthron. The Hochthron via ferrata is a modern, difficult sport via ferrata with a homogeneous distribution of difficulty without a walking passage. Apart from a short passage, the via ferrata is secured throughout...

Challenging circular hiking trail in the Berchtesgaden Alps, Bavaria This route starts from Gasthaus Dürrlehen (alternatively: Hinterrossboden car park). The walking time is around 7 hours, sure-footedness, a good basic level of fitness and sturdy footwear are essential. Fantastic views and varied paths guarantee a truly marvellous mountain hike. This is a less adrenaline-fuelled but still very challenging alternative route to the Hochthron via ferrata, which only very experienced...

The hike around the south side requires practice, surefootedness and a little courage. The relevant sections are all secured with ropes - but caution is advised!

Glanegg - Reitsteig - Salzburger Hochthron - Stöhraus - Hintergern