Best forest trails in Biosphärenregion Berchtesgadener Land

The trail to the Kehlsteinhaus offers a unique glimpse into the connection between nature and history in the Bavarian Alps. From the lower parking lot, visitors can hike along trails that have drawn people to these heights for generations. Along the way, the air is fresh, 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 today...

Popular loop in the Berchtesgadener Land near the Bavarian mountaineering village of Ramsau. The route leads around the picturesque Hintersee with a fantastic Alpine panorama, crystal-clear mountain water, and several places to stop for refreshments. The romantic lake can also be explored from a different perspective by pedal or rowing boat. --- Accessible by bus and train

Impressive loop in Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria This route leads into the biosphere region of Berchtesgadener Land, along the well-known Painters' Circular Trail. The tour is ideal for beginners who want to get to know the area and for families with children. The route from the mountaineering village on the trail of the Romantic painters is wonderful -the original templates of world-famous landscape paintings can be admired here in person. A lot of beautiful alpine landscape, small wild...

A short, popular hike in the Berchtesgaden Alps, Bavaria. This short route leads through the Almbachklamm. This lies between Marktschellenberg and Berchtesgaden in the Berchtesgaden Alps. The path leads through the gorge on a narrow way, similar to the Wolfsklamm. Thanks to the attached railings, the hike is safe and requires no additional equipment. However, hiking shoes with non-slip soles are recommended. From the oldest marble ball mill in Germany, it goes through the gorge and then...

Panoramic hike in the Berchtesgaden Alps, Bavaria. This hike leads to the Kehlsteinhaus, also known as the Eagle's Nest. It was completed in 1938 and is one of the few "authentic" buildings from the Third Reich still standing today. The building was used by the NSDAP to hold government meetings and social gatherings. Today it is open seasonally as a restaurant and beer garden and attracts many tourists. Although most visitors take the scenic bus route to the Eagle's Nest, it is also a...

Historic, certified premium hiking trail in Berchtesgardener Land, Bavaria. This impressive and popular premium hiking trail is part of the SalzAlpenTouren and leads over 29 bridges and footbridges through the wild and romantic gorges of the Almbachklamm. Right at the start, you can marvel at Germany's oldest marble ball mill, followed by the Sulzer waterfall and the Kugelmühle inn as a refreshment stop. The region is also known for the pilgrimage church Maria Heimsuchung in Ettenberg, as...

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...

Varied loop in Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria. The varied hiking route leads from the parking lot/bus stop "Kaltbachlehen" to the picturesque Hintersee. It goes steadily downhill. After circling the romantic alpine lake and enjoying the fantastic panoramas, it goes to the mountaineering village of Ramsau and back to the starting point. The last piece is steep enough uphill. There are places to stop for refreshments in Ramsau. Highlights: - Hintersee - Stop in Ramsau - Great prospects

Panoramic loop at Königssee, Bavaria. The hike begins and ends at Königssee, leads up the Grünstein and through Schönau. The summit of the Grünstein in the Berchtesgaden Alps offers fantastic panoramic views of the Watzmann and Königssee. The view from up here is very similar to the view from the summit of the 1400m higher Watzmann. At the same time, the hike is easier and requires less stamina. At the beginning, the route follows a steep road and then a well-maintained path up to the...

Wonderful ascent on the Grünstein in the Berchtesgaden Alps in Bavaria. This route is an official hiking trail of the Berchtesgaden tourism organization. For those arriving by car, there is parking at the starting point. There are also refreshment stops at the summit. The route is therefore ideal as a short trip from Munich. Highlights of the hike: - short and constant ascent - Stop at the Grünsteinhütte - beautiful alpine panorama