Best partially-paved trails in Biosphärenregion Berchtesgadener Land

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...

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...

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...

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...

Popular, interesting walk in Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria. On this historical tour near Bad Reichenhall, you can gain interesting insights into the history of the region. Part of the route runs along the 3rd Bavarian brine pipeline. Highlights of the hike: - Salt mine - Royal Berchtesgaden Castle - Berchtesgaden Abbey Church

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...

Popular walk in the Berchtesgadener Land biosphere region, Bavaria. You walk along the Saalach river on this 6-kilometre loop in the Berchtesgadener Land biosphere region. The majority of the paths lead through wooded areas. Highlights of the hike: - Path along the Saalach - Bad Reichenhall - idyllic forest

Popular hiking trail with great views in Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria. The Kneifelspitze takes you to 1189m in the Berchtesgaden Alps. The mountain restaurant Kneifelspitze - also called Paulshütte - located at the summit is worth a visit at any time of the year. In particular, the view of the Berchtesgaden Alps, above all the Watzmann, Hoher Göll and Hochkalter, is unparalleled for the low altitude. The path runs on an easy forest path and trail and is also ideal for families. Highlights...

Popular circular route in Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria. This hike delights with its varied landscape - river, lake, forest and steep ascent to the Brandkopf. It is also rich in magnificent views and first leads along the Ache towards Königssee. From there, the route follows the north-eastern foothills of the Berchtesgaden National Park up into the forest and once around the Hinterer Brandkopf and Vorderer Brandkopf. From up here in particular, there are truly fantastic views of the...

Picturesque, idyllic circular hike near Bad Reichenhall, Bavaria. This idyllic circular hike starts at the train station in Reichenhall and leads along beautiful forest and field paths to Lake Thumsee and through the Nonner Oberland. In addition, the ruins of Karlstein Castle can be spotted from afar. In summer, don't forget your swimming costume: The idyllic Thumsee is a popular bathing lake. It is a good idea to take the train to Bad Reichenhall station and start the hike from the town...