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Maps and trails
The most beautiful hikes in Berchtesgaden
Hiking Trail
· Berchtesgaden
Route to the Watzmannhaus – Hiking in Berchtesgaden National Park
recommended route
Difficulty
T3
moderate
13.6 km
5:55 h
1,286 m
1,286 m
Challenging hike with very steep ascents from the "Wimbachbrücke" parking lot via the Stubenalm and Mitterkaseralm up to the Watzmannhaus.
Hiking Trail
· Berchtesgaden
Route to the Neue Traunsteiner Hütte – Hiking in the Berchtesgaden National Park
recommended route
Difficulty
T3
moderate
13.6 km
7:00 h
946 m
946 m
Demanding route with very steep climbs from the "Wachterl" hiking parking lot through varied landscapes to the Neue Traunsteiner Hütte.
Hiking Trail
· Berchtesgaden
Route to the Halsalm – Hiking in the Berchtesgaden National Park
recommended route
Difficulty
T3
moderate
6.4 km
2:25 h
433 m
433 m
Moderate hike with a breathtaking view of the mountain backdrop and Hintersee.
Hiking Trail
· Berchtesgaden
Tour to Ragertalm – Hiking in Berchtesgaden National Park
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
moderate
closed
5.8 km
1:35 h
99 m
99 m
Easy route with few elevation meters through open forests with flower-rich meadows and juniper bushes, passing the eagle observation point.
Hiking Trail
· Berchtesgaden
Tour to Wimbachgrieshütte – Hiking in Berchtesgaden National Park
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
moderate
16.7 km
5:00 h
700 m
700 m
Long hike with moderate ascent from the Wimbachbrücke parking lot through the Wimbach Gorge (fee required!), past Wimbachschloss, to Wimbachgrieshütte.
Hiking Trail
· Berchtesgaden
Route to Wimbachschloss – Hiking in Berchtesgaden National Park
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
moderate
8.6 km
2:35 h
310 m
310 m
Easy hike with a slight ascent from the Wimbachbrücke parking lot through the Wimbachklamm to Wimbachschloss.
Hiking Trail
· Berchtesgaden
Hike to Bindalm – hiking in the Berchtesgaden National Park
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
difficult
closed
12.8 km
3:45 h
319 m
319 m
Longer but easy hike with moderate elevation and two highlights. This route leads you past the “eagle observation point” and over the “suspension bridge” to the Bindalm.
Hiking Trail
· Berchtesgaden
Ice Chapel Route – Hiking in the Berchtesgaden National Park
recommended route
Difficulty
T3
moderate
6.1 km
1:55 h
226 m
226 m
Unique route with a view of a year-round low-lying snow and ice field beneath the Watzmann East Face. Please do not enter the "Ice Chapel" – RISK TO LIFE!
Hiking Trail
· Nationalpark Berchtesgaden
Malerwinkel circular route – hiking in Berchtesgaden National Park
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
moderate
3.4 km
1:10 h
172 m
172 m
Easy hike with a stunning view of the Königssee and the pilgrimage church of St. Bartholomä.
Hiking Trail
· Berchtesgaden
Route to Gotzenalm – Hiking in Berchtesgaden National Park
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
difficult
22 km
8:25 h
1,486 m
1,486 m
Long mountain route with very steep ascents from the parking lot at Königssee via the Königsbachalm to the Gotzenalm. Once at the top, you will have a magnificent panoramic view!
Hiking Trail
· Berchtesgadener Land
Route to Obersee – Barrier-free hiking trail
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
easy
2 km
1:00 h
0 m
0 m
Dreamlike barrier-free hike from the boat dock "Salet" to the Obersee. There you have a magnificent view of the mountain backdrop and the picturesque lake.
Hiking Trail
· Berchtesgaden
St. Bartholomä circular route - Barrier-free hiking trail
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
easy
1.9 km
1:30 h
17 m
17 m
Barrier-free circular route on the St. Bartholomä peninsula with a beautiful view of the Königssee!
Hiking Trail
· Berchtesgaden
Klausbachtal to suspension bridge - Barrier-free hiking trail
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
moderate
closed
7.4 km
3:00 h
131 m
131 m
Barrier-free hike past the eagle observation point to the suspension bridge.
Hiking Trail
· Berchtesgaden
Wildlife Feeding - Barrier-Free Hiking Tour in the Berchtesgaden National Park
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
moderate
3.9 km
2:00 h
37 m
37 m
Barrier-free hike past the eagle observation point up to the wildlife feeding in the Klausbachtal and back.


