Best long trails in Berchtesgaden
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- 4.7 (579)·Hard·9.7 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrThe trail to the Kehlsteinhaus offers a unique glimpse into the interplay of nature and history in the Bavarian Alps. From the lower parking lot, visitors can hike along paths that have drawn people to these heights for generations. Along the way, the air is crisp, and the scenery shifts from dense green forests to open, rocky slopes where alpine flowers bloom during the warmer months. Once at the top, the building stands as a rare example of architecture from a difficult era and now serves...
- 4.5 (86)·Moderate·6.5 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular hiking trail in the Berchtesgadener Land biosphere region, Bavaria. The Koenigssee is one of the most popular attractions in the Berchtesgaden National Park. This 10 km long hike leads to the lake, which is one of the cleanest lakes in Germany. You follow the course of the Koenigsseer Ache from Berchtesgaden station. Highlights of the hike: - Schoenau am Koenigssee - North shore of the Koenigssee - Koenigssee Ache - Detour to the Royal Castle Berchtesgaden (optional)
- 4.6 (49)·Moderate·7.3 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrVersatile loop in the Berchtesgadener Land. This popular and scenic wader trail leads along the Lindeweg through the wonderful landscape of Berchtesgadener Land and offers great views of the surrounding mountains. The highlight is a stop at the Windebeutelbaron. The hut with its cosy, rustic ambience offers hearty meals and refreshments. A great view is included. From there, the route passes the Klaubichel and continue uphill on shady forest paths. Downhill back to the starting point in...
- 4.8 (38)·Hard·7.6 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrPopular circular hike in the Berchtesgadener Land. Highlights: - Theresienklause - Watzmann look - ball mill - Sulzer waterfall - Maria Ettenberg Church - View from Ettenberg -------------------------------------------------- ------ Reachable by bus and train (bus stop / parking lot Hintergern)
- 4.6 (25)·Hard·10 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrPopular loop in Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria This hike inspires with varied landscapes - river, lake, forest, and steep ascent to the Brandkopf. In addition, it is rich in magnificent views and first leads along the Ache toward Königssee. From there, the route follows the northeastern foothills of the Berchtesgaden National Park up into the forest and once around the Hinterer Brandkopf and Vorderer Brandkopf. From up here, in particular, there are truly fantastic views of the surrounding...
- 3.8 (12)·Moderate·9.5 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Berchtesgaden Alps, Bavaria This wonderful route leads from the Berchtesgaden train station via Schönau am Königssee to the Königssee located on the northeastern edge of the Berchtesgaden National Park. On the way back you hike on the famous Königsseer footpath along the Ache back to the starting point of the tour. Picturesque waters and wild mountain peaks provide postcard-like views along the way. Accessible by bus and train. There are places to stop...
- 4.5 (14)·Moderate·6.2 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPromising, popular circular hiking trail in Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria. The starting point of the hike is the bus stop / parking lot in Hintergern. This smaller round leads over bridges and footbridges along the Almbachklamm, past the pilgrimage church Maria Heimsuchung, the Sulzen waterfall and offers outstanding views of the lovely valley. Highlights of the hike: - Theresienklause - View of the Watzmann - Sulzer waterfall - Maria Ettenberg Church - View from Ettenberg
- 4.4 (21)·Hard·10.9 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrPopular loop in Berchtesgadener Land. From Berchtesgaden train station, the route leads to the Almbachklamm gorge. The gorge along the Almbach stream is a real highlight. Several steps, climbs and bridges as well as a tunnel lead through the rock above the crystal-clear Wildbachl. The path after the gorge leads to Maria Gern and in places takes you along a difficult path. The route returns along the Berchtesgadener Ache. There are refreshment stops along the way. Highlights: - Berchtesgaden...
- 4.7 (15)·Hard·10 mi·Est. 7.5–8 hrWonderfully scenic long-distance hiking trail in Berchtesgaden, Bavaria. The start and end point are at the Hintergern hiking car park and then lead through the beautiful biosphere region of Berchtesgadener Land. Highlights of the tour: - Stohrweg - Stohrhaus - Lunch hole - View of the Watzmann from the Stöhrhaus - Dachstein view - Berchtesgaden high throne
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- Stöhrhaus and Berchtesgadener Hochthron via Albachklamm
- Radtour: Berchtesgadener Radstern Ost
- Hintergern - Glanneg via Berchtesgadener und Salzburger Hochthron
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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