Best short trails in Biosphärenregion Berchtesgadener Land

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

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

Family-friendly circular trail at Hintersee in the Berchtesgadener Land biosphere region. The entertaining, well-signposted route runs most of the time through a wooded area along the stream with plenty of shade, even in summer it can get a little colder here. It is advisable to do the tour in the evening or late in the afternoon, when most of the bathers at the lake have already left and it is easier to find a car park. At Hintersee, you can plan an optional boat trip across the lake. The...

Family-friendly tour near Ramsau in Berchtesgadener Land. This section of the educational trail through the enchanted forest leads from the "Wirtshaus im Zauberwald" inn over small bridges and paths along the Ramsauer Ache river to the magical Hintersee lake. There are small information boards along the route that will make you think.

This route is a popular panoramic hiking trail above the mountaineering village of Ramsau and is known as the "Soleleitungsweg". This is a section of the overall trail that was built by the engineer Georg Friedrich von Reichenbach on behalf of the Bavarian King Max I from 1816 to 1817, after the formerly independent prince provostship of Berchtesgaden became Bavarian in 1810. He built the 29 kilometre long brine pipeline from the Berchtesgaden salt mine via Ramsau to the saltworks in...

Easy walk around the Reichenhall natural bathing lake. Lake Thumsee is located to the west of Bad Reichenhall. In summer it is a popular bathing lake, but a visit is worthwhile at any time of year. The well-surfaced hiking trail along the shore of the Thumsee is also easily accessible with a pram. Countless benches along the way invite you to linger and enjoy nature. The path around Lake Thumsee is also a popular route for Nordic walking and jogging. Since Lake Thumsee already reaches...

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...

Popular hike in the Berchtesgadener Land biosphere region, Bavaria. An entertaining hike on the Hammerstielweg, which leads from the Ettenberg pilgrimage church into the valley of the Berchtesgadener Ache. Hikers who have arrived at the Kugelmühle and are still looking for a sporting challenge can simply take the same route back to the pilgrimage chapel. Highlights of the hike: - Ball mill - Berchtesgadener Ache - Ettenberg pilgrimage church