Best trails near Obersee

Varied hiking trail to the Röthbach waterfall in the Berchtesgaden National Park, Bavaria. Germany's highest waterfall is located in the Berchtesgaden National Park. In two stages, it overcomes the so-called Röthwand, south of the Königsee and Obersee lakes, before plunging 470 metres into the depths. There is no higher waterfall in Germany and it is also one of the highest in the Alps. The route starts at the southern end of Lake Königssee, which can be reached by boat from the town of...

Beautiful short hike to the Fischunkelalm in the Berchtesgaden Alps, Bavaria. This is an official hiking trail of the Berchtesgaden Tourist Organization. The hike starts at the landing stage in Salet. To get there, a ship across the Königssee (note the shipping timetable and prices) has to be taken first. From there, the idyllic route leads along the vast banks of the Obersee up to the Fischunkelalm at the lake's southern end. Anyone who wants to go a little further can visit the...

Challenging circular hike in the Berchtesgaden National Park, Bavaria This beautiful and challenging loop leads through the eastern part of the Berchtesgaden National Park. There are numerous fantastic views and several places to stop for refreshments along the route. Starting on the northern shore of the world-famous Königsee, the route heads towards the seasonally farmed Priesbergalm, past the Lafeldkopf, around the Obersee and back to the starting point via St. Bartholomä. A detour to the...

Versatile route in the Berchtesgaden National Park, Bavaria. This varied route starts at the Mooskaser Saletalm, which is open all year round. It leads uphill via the Sagerecksteig trail to the turn-off to the idyllic Schwarzsee lake. The shady forest path is steep in places, secured by wire ropes and equipped with wooden steps. From there you can climb the Halsköpfl. Continue to the Teufelshörner and the seasonally managed Waseralm, where you turn off onto the Röthsteig. The Röthsteig,...

Varied hike to Funtensee, Bavaria. The tour begins with a leisurely crossing of the Königssee by boat to the Salet landing stage (note the timetable, see tips). The route is a little more challenging in places, but offers great views. From the landing stage, the route climbs gently along the shores of Königssee and Obersee through shady forest to the idyllic Fischunkel Alm at the southern end of the lake. The trail continues uphill to the next highlight - the Röthbach Falls. The trail...