Best trails near Bärengraben

Popular hiking trail with great views in the Berchtesgaden National Park, Bavaria. This route begins with a boat tour (note the shipping timetable) across the Königsee, as this is the only way to reach the starting point, St. Bartholomä. From here, the route follows an ancient path along the shore, which initially leads flat along the Königssee. The route then goes uphill through the forest, so that beautiful views over the Königssee and the Obersee can soon be enjoyed. Past the Schrainbach...

Fourth stage of the Watzmann tour from Kärlinger Haus, Bavaria. The last stage of the Watzmann tour is mostly downhill - along narrow paths with almost continuous views of the imposing east face of the Watzmann. Through the infamous Saugasse, a seemingly endless series of narrow hairpin bends, the trail leads down to Königssee. The crystal-clear water awaits at the bottom, surrounded by impressive scenery. When the weather is right, the lake invites you to take a dip. The return trip by boat...

This trekking tour crosses the Berchtesgaden National Park from north to south. Appropriate equipment, hiking experience in alpine terrain, a good level of fitness and surefootedness are essential for the hike on the Wimbachweg, the Oberlahnersteig and the Kleine Saugasse. Wimbachgrieshütte and the Kärlingerhaus. are stops for refreshments and overnight stays. Overnight stays in the seasonally open mountain huts must be booked online in advance. Start at the Wimbachbrücke bridge and follow...

Promising stage 41 of the violet Via Alpina long-distance hiking trail, Bavaria. The Violette Via Alpina Trail has 66 stages through Austria, Slovenia and Germany. In Bavaria it usually follows the Maximiliansweg. From the Kärlinger Haus, follow the serpentines through the popular "Saugasse". The path is rocky, but well developed. Arrived in somewhat flatter terrain, you pass the beautiful Schrainbach waterfall, where a magnificent view of the famous Königssee soon opens up. The path leads...

Technical and varied hike in Berchtesgaden National Park. This route is an extremely steep and technical "schwarzer Bergweg" (black path) and is not a simple hike. The trail demands absolute sure-footedness and a head for heights due to many very exposed sections. This path requires hands-on climbing sections (UIAA Grade I) and scrambling over difficult terrain, which is secured with steel ropes in several key places. This challenging ascent through the forest rewards experienced...

Versatile, alpine section of the E10 long-distance hiking trail, Bavaria. The E10 long-distance hiking trail starts in Finland and runs through Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic and Italy. The Bavarian section runs through an alpine area and has great highlights to offer. The descent from Austria is to Berchtesgaden. From there, the section begins with a fairly flat path to the 1972 meter high Berchtesgadener Hochthron and the Stöhrhaus (seasonal refreshment stop and overnight...

Alpine experience and absolute surefootedness are required for this spectacular crossing from Königssee to Pinzgau in Austria. The journey begins with a boat trip to the historic pilgrimage church of St. Bartholomä before conquering the famous Saugasse - a steep gorge with 32 challenging hairpin bends. The terrain changes into the high alpine karst landscape of the Steinernes Meer, a barren sea of rocks that requires careful orientation between the Kärlingerhaus and the Riemannhaus. Wire rope...