Best trails near Kneifelspitze
4.4(106 reviews)
Kneifelspitze: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 8 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Kneifelspitze: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 8 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Kneifelspitze are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 4.6 (43)·Hard·6.8 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPanoramic circular route in the Berchtesgaden mountains in Bavaria. A great mountain hike that is also possible with slightly older children. The path is mostly easy to walk on, sure-footedness is recommended. The start is in Maria Gern, where there are car parks and the "Maria Gern" bus stop. The Marxenhöhe is located at the foot of the Kneifelspitze. From here, magnificent views of Berchtesgaden, the Watzmann and the surrounding mountains can be enjoyed. There are several benches to take...
- 4.5 (28)·Moderate·4.5 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular 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...
- 4.2 (18)·Hard·9.3 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular, panoramic circular route in the Berchtesgaden Alps, Bavaria. This hike starts in the north of Berchtesgaden, at the Rosendorf stop. Past the Maria Gern pilgrimage church, the trail leads up to the summit of the Kneifelspitze, from where there are marvellous views of the Berchtesgaden valley. Highlights of the hike: - Maria Gern church - View of the Watzmann from Marxenhöhe - Paulshütte, mountain restaurant
- 5.0 (4)·Hard·11.7 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrVaried circular route in Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria. The start is near Maria Gern, there are parking spaces here. It goes north on the Gerner Höhenweg and up to the Kneifelspitze, Berchtesgaden's local mountain. Once here, the breathtaking panorama and a stop at the Paulshütte can be enjoyed. The Almbachklamm is not far away with waterfalls and hiking trails. At a short point on the way, surefootedness and a head for heights are required, but this area is secured with a...
- 4.2 (4)·Hard·21.2 km·Est. 8.5–9 hrPopular, panoramic circular route in Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria. This hike starts at the car park and the "Staatlicher Gutshof" bus stop in Berchtesgaden. Via Unterau and along the Berchtesgadener Ache, the route leads through the Almbachklamm gorge to the Kneifelspitze. From the peak there is a magnificent view of the Watzmann, the surrounding mountains and a little later even Salzburg. Shortly afterwards, at the Kugelmühle mill, which is still in operation today, is the entrance to the...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Kneifelspitze?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Kneifelspitze. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 8 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Kneifelspitze?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Kneifelspitze is Maria Gern - Marxenhöhe - Kneifelspitze, which has a 4.6 star rating from 43 reviews. This trail is 6.8 km long with an elevation gain of 461 m.
What is the longest trail near Kneifelspitze?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Kneifelspitze is Kneifelspitze via Almbachklamm. This trail is estimated to be 21.2 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Kneifelspitze?
Kneifelspitze: With an ascent of 1,245 m, Kneifelspitze via Almbachklamm has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Almbachklamm Gorge via Kneifelspitze to Berchtesgaden with 924 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Kneifelspitze?
The most popular and difficult trail near Kneifelspitze is Maria Gern - Marxenhöhe - Kneifelspitze with a 4.6-star rating from 43 reviews.
Top sights in Berchtesgaden
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More trails
- Almbachklamm and Ettenberg from Hintergern Small Loop
- Kneifelspitze and Marxenhöhe via Maria Gern Church
- Kehlstein über Steftensteig
- Stöhrhaus and Berchtesgadener Hochthron from Hintergern
- Kehlstein via Berchtesgaden
- Almbachklamm and salt mine from Berchtesgaden
- Auer Konventionsweg
- Unterau - Königssee Lake
- Kneifelspitz circular via Albachklamm
- Berchtesgaden zum Windbeutelbaron
- Göll Crossing via Steftensteig/Mandlgrat and Brettgabel
- Stöhrhaus and Berchtesgadener Hochthron via Albachklamm
- Radtour: Berchtesgadener Radstern Ost
- Hintergern - Glanneg via Berchtesgadener und Salzburger Hochthron
- Kneifelspitze Circular Route
Activities
Attractions
- Forest trails in Berchtesgaden
- Hard trails in Berchtesgaden
- Lake trails in Berchtesgaden
- Long trails in Berchtesgaden
- Moderate trails in Berchtesgaden
- River trails in Berchtesgaden
- Trails with historic sites in Berchtesgaden
- Trails with views in Berchtesgaden
- Waterfall trails in Berchtesgaden
- Wildflower trails in Berchtesgaden
- Wildlife trails in Berchtesgaden
Points of interest
- Ramsauer Ache
- Eagle's Nest
- Königsseer Ache
- Bombentrichter-Fischteich
- Saurüssel
- Kneifelspitze
- Berghof
- Sommerrodelbahn Hochlenzer Obersalzberg
- Kampfhäusl
- Kehlstein
- Fütterungshütte
- Larosbach
- Berchtesgadener Ache - Kanal
- Marxenhöhe
- Pfarrkirche St. Andreas
- Schloss Adelsheim
- Bunkerreste, altes Theater
- Gedenktafel Carl von Linde
- Obersalzberg
- Grenzhäusl