Best snowshoeing trails in Berchtesgaden National Park

Popular, picturesque loop trail in the Berchtesgaden National Park, Bavaria. From the summit of the Grünstein you have fantastic views towards Berchtesgaden and over the mountains of the Berchtesgaden Alps. The Grünstein is attractive at any time of the year, and the route is also ideal as a snowshoe hike. The route begins at the Hammerstiel car park (subject to a fee), east of Schönau a. Koenigssee. From there, the route heads south. At the beginning, it goes very steeply uphill. Arriving...

Those wandering from the Seeklause toward the Ragertalm can see how humans and nature have lived together for centuries. The Ragertalm is still an active alpine pasture where farm animals graze during the warmer months, continuing a long tradition of mountain farming. While walking, you might notice unique juniper stands and Scots pine trees that thrive in this part of the park. Before starting, consider visiting the Klausbachhaus information point near the trailhead to see their exhibition...

Picturesque ski tour in the Salzburg Saalachtal This steep but varied ski tour leads to a wonderful panoramic peak in the Berchtesgaden Alps, the Hocheisspitze. From there, the view over the Salzburg Saalachtal is magnificent. The starting point of this tour in Hirschbichl is the Waltmühlsäge car park. Alternatively, this route can be reached by bus.