Best cave trails in Schönau am Königsee

Beautiful hike from Sankt Bartholomä to the Eiskapelle in the Berchtesgaden Alps, Bavaria. The Ice Chapel is located below the Watzmann East Face and is the lowest-lying permanent ice field in the German Alps. The summer snow line is actually 2000m higher, but the firn ice field remains frozen here all year round. On the one hand, this has to do with the enormous snow masses from winter and spring, but also with the spacious cavity in which the ice field is located - the ice chapel. In...

Popular hiking trail with great views in the Berchtesgaden National Park, Bavaria. This route begins with a boat tour (note the shipping timetable) across the Königsee, as this is the only way to reach the starting point, St. Bartholomä. From here, the route follows an ancient path along the shore, which initially leads flat along the Königssee. The route then goes uphill through the forest, so that beautiful views over the Königssee and the Obersee can soon be enjoyed. Past the Schrainbach...

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 trip by boat...

Promising stage 41 of the violet Via Alpina long-distance hiking trail, Bavaria. The Violette Via Alpina Trail has 66 stages through Austria, Slovenia and Germany. In Bavaria it usually follows the Maximiliansweg. From the Kärlinger Haus, follow the serpentines through the popular "Saugasse". The path is rocky, but well developed. Arrived in somewhat flatter terrain, you pass the beautiful Schrainbach waterfall, where a magnificent view of the famous Königssee soon opens up. The path leads...

Technical and varied 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...

Varied circular hike from the Kärlingerhaus to the Sommerstein, Bavaria. The route is perfect as a tour if you have stayed at the Kärlingerhaus. From there it goes along the Viehkogeltalweg in the direction of the 2306 meter high Sommerstein. The summit offers a magnificent view over the Steinernes Meer. The further you get to the summit, the narrower and more rugged the paths become. You should have a head for heights, be absolutely sure-footed and wear sturdy shoes. On the way back you...

Varied hike to the Funtensee, Bavaria. The tour begins with a leisurely crossing of the Königssee by boat to the Salet pier (note the timetable, see tips). The route is a bit more demanding in parts, but offers something great for the eye. From the pier, it goes slightly uphill along the banks of the Königssee and the Obersee through shady forest to the idyllic Fischunkel Alm at the southern end of the lake. The path leads further up to the next highlight - the Röthbachfall. The path...

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 an alpine area and has great highlights to offer. The descent from Austria is to Berchtesgaden. From there, the section begins with a fairly flat path to the 1972 meter high Berchtesgadener Hochthron and the Stöhrhaus (seasonal refreshment stop and overnight...

This route follows Stage 10 of the SalzAlpenSteig, traveling from Königssee to Bad Dürrnberg on a demanding day that crosses onto the Austrian side of the trail. From the lake and valley floor, it passes through forest, partly paved sections, and steeper mountain terrain while linking some of the route’s most distinctive salt-history landmarks, including the Berchtesgaden salt mine and the Celtic traces around Dürrnberg, giving the stage a clear cross-border identity alongside its alpine...