Best no dogs trails in Berchtesgaden National Park
The Berchtesgaden National Park is located in the German Alps and is known for its incredibly beautiful landscapes. Many plant and animal species live here in forests, mountains, valleys and glaciers. It's worth taking a trip to the breathtaking lakes Hintersee and Königssee or enjoying the view with a refreshment on the summit of the Grünstein.
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- 4.7 (92)·Hard·7.3 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrPopular, multifaceted hiking trail in the Berchtesgaden Alps, Bavaria. This easy mountain tour offers spectacular views of the surrounding icy and rocky terrain and the Hochkalter. From the Seeklause car park (subject to a fee) at Hintersee to Schärtennalm, the trails follows wide forest paths. Shortly behind the Alm, the path climbs steadily and runs partly over stony steps until you reach the Blaueishütte, which invites you to take a short break. During the peak summer months, the cabin...
- 4.8 (42)·Strenuous·14.7 miPopular, panoramic hiking trail in the Berchtesgaden National Park, Bavaria. Caution: Only for experienced mountaineers: The Watzmann crossing is partly high alpine. This multi-peak ridge route requires excellent physical condition and the use of a helmet and climbing harness/rope for safety due to the high exposure and danger of falling rocks. The challenging traverse leads over Hocheck, Mittelspitze (2,713 m / 8,901 ft) and Südspitze and includes long, sustained climbing passages in UIAA...
- 4.9 (40)·Hard·7.7 miThis route is a scenic but challenging mountain hike between St. Bartholomä and Königssee. The hike is beautiful but is only suitable for experienced hikers; sure-footedness and a head for heights are absolutely essential. There is a safety rope on the upper section of the Rinnkendlsteig. There is a risk of falling rocks. Appropriate gear is required. The route between the starting and ending points can also be covered by taking the ferry across Königssee. For a bite to eat, it’s worth...
- 4.9 (34)·Hard·8.7 miDemanding and adventurous ascent to the Schärtenspitze, Bavaria. The Schärtenspitze is a popular summit destination above the Blaueishütte. Nevertheless, it is a challenging mountain climb (KS 1/2), partially secured. Please note: practice, surefootedness, a head for heights, and fitness are required! The starting point is the Seeklause parking lot in Hintersee. A beautiful but constantly steep path leads to the Blauseishütte past the Schärtenalm. From the Blaueishütte, open seasonally, the...
- 4.8 (27)·Hard·7.9 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrPopular mountain hike in Berchtesgaden National Park, Bavaria. The Hochalmscharte is a popular hiking destination in the Berchtegaden Alps, which can be hiked along a well-marked loop trail. First you follow the signs in the direction of the Wimbach Castle. Arriving at the mountain inn, you turn onto a narrow, steep path that is sometimes secured by ladders and steel cables. Some of the trails can be very slippery in wet weather. Sturdy shoes and sure-footedness are just as necessary as a...
- 4.0 (9)·Hard·12 miDemanding hike in the Berchtesgaden National Park, Bavaria. The Watzmannhaus, located below the Hocheck (one of the Watzmann peaks), is one of the most well-known DAV mountain huts. The Watzmannhaus can be reached via AV-Weg 442 from the paid car park / from the Wimbachbrücke bus stop. The route is easy to walk with sufficient physical condition, sturdy shoes and appropriate equipment. A particular challenge, however, is the Falzsteig (from kilometer 7). The rocky trail, some of which is...
- 4.4 (5)·Hard·9.8 miChallenging and panoramic loop near Ramsau/Berchtesgaden, Bavaria. This beautiful but challenging loop rewards with spectacular views of the Bavarian Alps. The trail is very steep in places and leads along secured paths (with ropes). Being sure-footed is definitely required. From Ramsau (chargeable parking lot at the timber yard), the trail leads uphill on well-maintained paths via the managed Schärtenalm to the Blaueishütte. There is a great spot to take a break with a wonderful view...
- 5.0 (3)·Hard·7.9 miDemanding, varied tour in the Berchtesgaden Alps, Bavaria. This beautiful tour starts at Hennenköpfl. The Roßfelder Straße leads here to the ski lift car park/car park Scheitelstrecke or to the bus stop "Roßfeld Hennenköpfl". The road is left after a short stretch and a trail heads towards the Purtschellerhaus. The hut is a popular starting point for hikes and mountain tours and half of it is on German territory, the other half on Austrian territory! The following, secured Schustersteig is...
Visitor info
Important information about flora and fauna is available at the Haus der Berge National Park Center, which also impresses with its special architecture. The main information center is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm. Last admission is 4 pm. There are also many other information points scattered throughout the national park. There are small exhibitions at each of them, which go into more detail on individual topics.
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