Best trails near Kärlinger Haus

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...

Varied mountain trail in the Berchtesgaden National Park, Bavaria. The popular "Steinernes Meer" hut tour is divided into four daily stages. Stage 3 runs with lots of ups and downs through varied, charming countryside, from the Wasseralm in the Röth to the Kärlingerhaus at Funtensee. Great mountain cinema including a far-reaching view of Königssee is not to be missed. From the seasonally managed Wasseralm, the trail leads partly across alpine pastures and partly through the forest in the...

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...

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...

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...

Stage 3 of the long-distance hike "Watzmanntour", Bavaria. The Watzmanntour is a popular and challenging mountain tour in the Berchtesgaden National Park. The starting point of the third stage is the picturesquely situated Wimbachgrieshütte. The route leads steeply uphill on stony paths through alpine altitudes to the Trischübel and past the Hundstod through the karstic landscape of the Steinernes Meer to the Kärlingerhütte - surefootedness and a head for heights are required in some places....

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...