Best trails near Bärengraben

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...

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...

This trekking tour crosses the Berchtesgaden National Park from north to south. Appropriate equipment, hiking experience in alpine terrain, a good level of fitness and surefootedness are essential for the hike on the Wimbachweg, the Oberlahnersteig and the Kleine Saugasse. Wimbachgrieshütte and the Kärlingerhaus. are stops for refreshments and overnight stays. Overnight stays in the seasonally open mountain huts must be booked online in advance. Start at the Wimbachbrücke bridge and follow...

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...

Versatile, alpine section of the E10 long-distance hiking trail, Bavaria. The E10 long-distance hiking trail starts in Finland and runs through Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic and Italy. The Bavarian section runs through alpine terrain and has some great highlights to offer. The descent from Austria is to Berchtesgaden. From there, the section begins with a fairly flat path to the 1972 metre high Berchtesgadener Hochthron and the Stöhrhaus (seasonal refreshment stop and overnight...

Alpine experience and absolute surefootedness are required for this spectacular crossing from Königssee to Pinzgau in Austria. The journey begins with a boat trip to the historic pilgrimage church of St. Bartholomä before conquering the famous Saugasse - a steep gorge with 32 challenging hairpin bends. The terrain changes into the high alpine karst landscape of the Steinernes Meer, a barren sea of rocks that requires careful orientation between the Kärlingerhaus and the Riemannhaus. Wire rope...