Best trails near Gedenkstein

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...

This 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...

Challenging and scenic hike to the Watzmannhaus, Bavaria. This adventurous hike can begin at the Königssee with a boat trip to the starting point (note the boat trip schedule and prices) - the beautiful St. Bartholomew's Church. After visiting the historic church, walk along the lake shore to the Eiswinkel. It continues on the Rinnkendlsteig and from there to the Archenkanzel. Up here you have one of the most spectacular views in the Berchtesgaden National Park. This is where the really...

Challenging circular hike in the Berchtesgaden National Park, Bavaria This equally beautiful and challenging round leads through the eastern part of the Berchtesgaden National Park. There are numerous fantastic views and several places to stop for refreshments along the route. Starting on the north shore of the world-famous Königssee, it goes in the direction of the seasonally managed Priesbergalm, past the Lafeldkopf, around the Obersee and via St. Bartholomä back to the starting point. A...