Here's an overview of some notable trails:
Jenner Mountain Trail • Difficulty: Moderate • Distance: 5.4 km (round trip) • Elevation Gain: 600 meters Panoramic views of Königssee and the surrounding peaks, cable car access to the upper station for a more relaxed hike, and a scenic walk to the summit of Jenner (1,874 meters).
Watzmann East Face Trail (Watzmann-Ostwand) • Difficulty: Very Difficult • Distance: 10 km (one way) • Elevation Gain: 1,800 meters This is a challenging and technical route for experienced mountaineers. It offers dramatic views and the thrill of climbing the highest face in the Eastern Alps. Proper equipment and climbing experience are essential.
Ramsau to Hintersee Trail • Difficulty: Easy • Distance: 4 km (one way) • Elevation Gain: Minimal This gentle, family-friendly hike follows the picturesque stream of Ramsauer Ache through lush forests and leads to the serene Hintersee Lake, known for its reflective waters and surrounding mountains.
Königssee to Obersee and Röthbach Waterfall • Difficulty: Moderate • Distance: 10 km (round trip) • Elevation Gain: 200 meters Starting with a boat trip on Königssee to Salet, the hike continues along the tranquil Obersee to Röthbach Waterfall, the highest waterfall in Germany. The trail features stunning lake views and the beauty of the cascading waterfall.
Almbachklamm Gorge Trail • Difficulty: Moderate • Distance: 7 km (round trip) • Elevation Gain: 300 meters This trail leads through the narrow Almbachklamm Gorge, with wooden walkways and bridges offering close-up views of the rushing waters, waterfalls, and unique rock formations. The hike is especially refreshing on hot days.
Gotzenalm and Feuerpalfen Trail • Difficulty: Difficult • Distance: 18 km (round trip) • Elevation Gain: 1,200 meters A demanding hike that rewards with panoramic views from Gotzenalm and the dramatic overlook at Feuerpalfen. The route passes through dense forests and alpine meadows, offering a true backcountry experience.
Hike to the Ice Chapel (Eiskapelle) • Difficulty: Moderate • Distance: 6 km (round trip) • Elevation Gain: 400 meters This trail takes you to a natural ice formation beneath the Watzmann massif. The Eiskapelle persists year-round and offers a unique and otherworldly sight amidst the alpine landscape.
St. Bartholomew’s Church to Watzmann Hut (Watzmannhaus) • Difficulty: Difficult • Distance: 14 km (round trip) • Elevation Gain: 1,300 meters Beginning at the iconic St. Bartholomew’s Church on Königssee, this strenuous hike ascends to the Watzmannhaus, a popular hut for hikers. The route offers breathtaking views and the opportunity to experience the rugged beauty of the...
Read more🇩🇪 Neben Reichenhall, Salzburg, Hallein ist Berchtesgaden ist eine der größeren "Salzstädte" d. Region BG-Land + S-L.
Die Stadt, am Fuße der von Österreich kommenden BGL-Alpen ist in Unter- u. oberhalb befindl. (Alt-) Stadt unterteilt. Hier beginnt die, Au u. See begleitende, Deutschland und Östereich trennende Berchtesgadener-Königssee-Bergkette. Die fast senkrecht abfallenden Wände u. der zweithöchste Berg Deutschlands, der "Watzmann" bilden den bekannten, langen steinernen See-"Kessel". Die Hochgebirgswelt beginnt in BG mit • Obersalzberg geht ü. die • Grasmatte- Rossfeld • Kehlstein • Göll • Hohes Brett • Latten- und Tennengebirge • Jenner zum 🇩🇪 + 🇦🇹 • Steinernen Meer u. dem folgenden • Hochkönig u. retoure z. 🇩🇪 • Watzmann-Gebirgsstock u. Hausberg Schönau's am Königssee • Grünstein!
▶️ In der Unterstadt beim • Bahnhof m. • Bushaltestellen i.d. große, markante • Verkehrskreisel. Er überbrückt d. Bett der sich hier vereinigten Königssee- u. Hintersee-Achen zur Berchtesgadner- Ach und hat Abzweigungen zur inner- städtischen • Industrie- u. Discounter- Einkaufsmeile • Brauhaus • ehemaligen Salzbergwerk • Königssee m.d. Orten Brand und Schönau • Jenner-Seilbahn • Salzburg (22 Km) via Marktschellen- berg • Tankstelle • Abzweig Oberstadt.
▶️ Am Marktplatz u. Gassen der Ober- Altstadt m. autofreier Fußgänger-Zone sind • Markt • Boutiquen • Einzel- Fach- handel • Brauhaus • Restaurants • Kino • Fürst-Pröbstlicher Palast • Pensionen • Cafes ▪︎ Hotel • Haus d. Nationalparks • Häuser mit Lüftl-Malereien uvm.
▶️ Das "ums Eck liegende" charmante Salzburg kann mit toller Lage direkt an der Salzach, Geschichte, Festspielen, Altstadt, Schloß Mirabell, Dom, Festung Hohensalzburg, Unters- u. Mönchsberg Gäste rund um das Jahr beeindrucken!
🇩🇪 Bayern + Berchtesgadner Land: • Hintersee / Ramsau b. Berchtesgaden • Tourist-Information Schönau am Königssee
🇦🇹 + 🇩🇪 Österreich - Deutschland Kl. Walsertal + Tirol + Salzburg Land: • Bio-Berg Hotel Ifenblick - Gschwend • Kitzbühel Tourismus • Stadt Salzburg
🇩🇪 Württemberg + Heimsheim: • Apotheke Butz • Augenpraxis Heimsheim Dr. Georgia Avgitidou • Bäckerei Hofmann • Betzenbuckel • DM Drogerie-Markt • Dok-am-Tor Dr. Matth. Habrom und Dr. Barbara Reichmuth - Lauchheim • Efe Kebap • Krieg Industriegeräte GmbH • Krokosblüte Zavelstein • Lamm • Motorworld Region Stuttgart • Neurologie Heimsheim Dr. Barbara Austerschulte • SchweineMuseum Stuttgart • Wanderheim Zavelstein • Wanderparkplatz-Betzenbuckel • Weissach-Flacht • Wildpark Pforzheim
🇩🇪 Baden-Markgräfler Land / Breisgau: • Staufen im Breisgau • Tourist-Information Bollschweil • Tourist-Information Staufen • Vita Classica Therme Bad-Krozingen
🇫🇷 FRANKREICH - Grand Est / Elsass: • Musée National de l'Automobile Collection Schlumpf - Mulhouse
🇲🇽 Italien - Trentino: • Hotel Leonardo da Vinci Limone sul Garda
🇪🇸 SPANIEN - Mallorca: • alltours Hotel Eden Alcudia • Hams Caves - Manacor / P. Christo • Platja de Muro - Port de...
Read moreOkay. Here's a bit of a story. I was sent here for work to film a video and our line-producer had a stroke. He is thankfully okay now, but due to poor phone reception, it took a very long time before we could reach emergency services and order a helicopter. We then missed the last boat home as we had of course stayed to accompany him and it cost €300 to get back to the mainland. So I would raise this here if you have any health conditions or are traveling with someone who might need assistance - it is potentially not ideal. I must say, though, that there are no words for the beauty of this place. The boat ride with the trumpet player echoing off the rocks was a lot of fun, but the walk through the mountain was just brilliant. Come well fed, as it is a bit of a hike with some semi-dangerous parts, but well worth it. Greens and blue skies like you have...
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