Best forest trails in Schönau am Königsee

Popular circular route with great views to the Malerwinkel, Bavaria. This route leads from the car park at Königssee (subject to a fee), past picturesque boathouses, along the Königssee to the Berchtesgaden National Park. Short and fairly easy to hike, it is well suited for families with children. From the Königssee car park, head in the direction of the lake area. From there, a path leads to the left past the boat huts into the national park. Now the path leads up to the Malerwinkel, which...

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 meters 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...

Popular loop trail in the Berchtesgaden National Park, Bavaria. This short hike leads to the incredible Malerwinkel viewpoint, which offers stunning views of the Königssee. From here you can also see the pilgrimage church of St. Bartholomä. The route begins at the Königssee hiking car park (subject to a fee), from where you can quickly reach the shore of the Königssee. You will soon find yourself in the national park area. The Café Malerwinkel on the route invites you to linger. From here...

Panoramic hike in the Berchtesgaden National Park, Bavaria. This hike begins at the foot of the Jenner at the valley station of the Jennerbahn and leads in part steeply up to the mountain station of the lift of the same name. Alternatively, you can also take the cable car to the summit of the Jenner and then follow the hiking route downhill. The path leads through picturesque alpine landscapes with wonderful views of the Königssee and the surrounding Berchtesgaden Alps. Following the...

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...

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 hike/via ferrata in the Berchtesgaden National Park, Bavaria. The hike offers incomparable views of the blue waters of Lake Königssee and starts in Schönau am Königssee at the paid hiking car park. The destination is the world-famous pilgrimage church of St Bartholomä on the western shore of the lake. From the starting point, the trail climbs steeply uphill to the seasonally managed Kührointalm - a nice place to take a break. The trail continues to the left and soon it is worth...

Varied, certified premium hiking trail in Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria. The SalzAlpenTour starts at the Hammerstiel hiking car park (subject to a fee). This loop takes you to the Archenkanzel, one of the most famous vantage points in the area. Basic fitness and sure-footedness should be brought along in order to be able to master the sometimes steep ascents and climbs. The hiking trail leads along the white Wend, through the beautiful forests of the Berchtesgadener Land biosphere reserve....

Lovely hike to the Königsbachalm, Bavaria. This route leads from the Hinterbrand car park (subject to a fee) via the Königsweg to the seasonally managed Königsbachalm, located at 1240m in the Jenner area in the Berchtesgaden Alps. Here the Wasserfallalm is passed, which welcomes visitors with a beautiful idyll. On the descent, the route then leads along the bubbling Königsbach and the snow-making basin. Technically, the hike is easy to walk, and there is only a slight ascent. Highlights: -...

Demanding and scenic tour at Königssee in Bavaria. The Grünstein is a panoramic mountain on the Königssee north of the Watzmann. It is often climbed on the normal route, but more demanding sports via ferratas also lead to the summit. This tour definitely requires experience, a head for heights, surefootedness and a good level of fitness. It is important to wear a rockfall helmet and to have complete via ferrata equipment. Four different routes lead to the summit: "Isidor-Steig": This is...