Best cave trails in Berchtesgaden National Park

Wonderful hike from Sankt Bartholomä to the Ice Chapel in the Berchtesgaden Alps, Bavaria. The ice chapel is located below the east face of the Watzmann and is the lowest permanent ice field in the German Alps. The summer snow line is actually 2000 metres higher, yet the firn ice field here remains frozen all year round. This is partly due to the enormous masses of snow from winter and spring, but also to the spacious cavity in which the ice field is located - the ice chapel. To reach the...

Popular, panoramic hiking trail in the Berchtesgaden National Park, Bavaria. This route begins with a boat trip (note the boat timetable) across the Königsee lake, as this is the only way to reach the starting point in St. Bartholomä. From here, the route follows an ancient riverside path, which is flat at the beginning and runs alongside the Königsee. The route then climbs uphill through the forest so that you can soon enjoy marvellous views over the Königssee and the Obersee. Passing the...

Idyllic, certified premium hiking trail in Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria. This varied and quite relaxed route is a certified premium hiking trail and has few steep sections. It offers beautiful views of the surrounding mountains, clear and rushing mountain streams, quiet lakes and places that invite you to rest and relax. The round is varied: It starts at the Gasthof Oberwirt, right next to the famous Ramsau church. Along the Ramsauer Ache it goes to the glacier springs - meltwater springs...

Fourth stage of the Watzmann tour from Kärlinger Haus, Bavaria. The last stage of the Watzmann tour is mostly downhill - along narrow paths with almost continuous views of the imposing east face of the Watzmann. Through the infamous Saugasse, a seemingly endless series of narrow hairpin bends, the trail leads down to Königssee. The crystal-clear water awaits at the bottom, surrounded by impressive scenery. When the weather is right, the lake invites you to take a dip. The return journey by...

Scenic section of the Via Alpina (Violet Trail) from Salzburg to Bavaria (AUS/DEU). This stage leads across the impressive Steinerne Meer, a desert-like plateau characterised by bizarre karst formations and sparse vegetation. The border into Germany and the Berchtesgaden National Park is crossed during the hike. Here the vegetation becomes more lush again and the route leads into the Funtensee depression. This is particularly known for its low temperatures. Many a cold record has been broken...

Panoramic circular trail on the German-Austrian border The hike starts at the Ingolstädter Haus, which first has to be reached via hiking trails. At the beginning of the hike, the path leads in the direction of the German border, into the Berchtesgaden National Park. The Kärlinger Haus and the Funtensee are quickly reached. The karst lake is located in the middle of the Steinernes Meer mountain range and is well known for its low temperatures and braking many cold records. The route then...

Scenic stage 41 of the Violet Via Alpina long-distance hiking trail, Bavaria. The Violet Via Alpina Trail leads through Austria, Slovenia and Germany on 66 stages. In Bavaria, it mostly follows the Maximiliansweg. From the Kärlinger Haus, it follows the serpentines through the much-travelled "Saugasse". The path is stony but well developed. Once you reach somewhat flatter terrain, you pass the beautiful Schrainbach waterfall, where a magnificent view of the famous Königssee lake soon opens...

Technical and dive hike in Berchtesgaden National Park. This route is an extremely steep and technical "schwarzer Bergweg" (black path) and is not a simple hike. The trail demands absolute sure-footedness and a head for heights due to many very exposed sections. This path requires hands-on climbing sections (UIAA Grade I) and scrambling over difficult terrain, which is secured with steel ropes in several key places. This challenging ascent through the forest rewards experienced mountaineers...

The route explores the high-alpine world above the picturesque Hintersee and leads directly to the Blaueis, a remnant of the last ice age. The Blaueishütte provides a resting spot amidst jagged peaks where Golden Eagles can often be seen circling in the thermals. For the further ascent toward Kleinkalter, alpine experience and sturdy footwear are necessary as the path transitions into rocky terrain. Historically, the location is shaped by the forces of nature; the original hut was destroyed...