Best trails in Berchtesgaden National Park

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...

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...

Family-friendly tour in the Wimbachklamm, Bavaria. This is a short but awe-inspiring route through the Wimbach Gorge, in which the water of the Wimbach torrent roars its way through the Dachstein limestone. Even today, fossils in the rock walls tell of when a sea covered the area here. There is a fee for entering the gorge and parking; children up to 6 years can join for free. The Wimbachklamm is open from May to October, but changes are possible due to the weather. Highlights: - Child...

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...

Panoramic hike in the Berchtesgaden National Park near Ramsau. This route leads through the wild and romantic Wimbachklamm gorge. The thundering waterfalls and rocky gorges can be admired via well-built bridges and footbridges. Even today, fossils in the rock faces tell of times long past when the area was covered by a sea. The hike begins at the Wimachbrücke parking lot (fee required). There is also a fee to enter the gorge (see tips). After this natural spectacle, continue along 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...

Adventurous, multifaceted hiking trail in the Berchtesgaden National Park, Bavaria. Starting at the Hammerstiel car park (subject to a fee) near the Wimbach bridge, the path starts on a gravel path in the direction of the Stubenalm. The Watzmannhaus can already be seen from here. On the way up, the path leads past the Mitterkaseralm and the Falzalm, which invite you to take a refreshment break. Arrived at the summit of the Watzmann, the sensational view over the Berchtesgaden Alps rewards...

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....

Panorama ascent to the top of the Jenner in the Berchtesgaden National Park, Bavaria. The route starts at the Hinterbrand parking lot (subject to a fee) and initially leads fairly flat along the Königsweg to the Wasserfallalm. The route is somewhat steeper up to the seasonally managed Mitterkaseralm (note opening times) through shady mixed forests and fragrant alpine meadows. The last section leads via the Jenneralm at the mountain station up to the panoramic summit with sweeping views over...