The most beautiful places of Berchtesgaden
The best in the Berchtesgaden National Park
Although the Berchtesgaden National Park is only a relatively small area, it is still considered one of the most beautiful areas not only in Bavaria, but also in the whole of Germany. Here you will find the beautiful Königsee lake surrounded by the amazing Watzman massif. Steep mountains, beautiful valleys and also real alpine gorges are located in this beautiful corner of the world.
Königsee Lake
The most famous German lake
Lake Königsee is located in the center of national park Berchtesgaden. Lake water belongs to the cleanest natural water in the world. Its quality approximates to the drinking water quality at the tap. The lake is unique in its echo, which the local trumpeter likes to show on the pipe. Lake Königsee's icon is St. Bartholomew, which also offers hikes to the surroundings. continue reading
Ferráta - view of Mittelspitze, 2713m
The highest peak of the Watzmann massif
The character of the ferrate is interesting in that you follow a sharp ridge, but no tricks await you (only difficulty B). The ridge itself is slightly difficult with only a few exposed places, the length of the secured path is 2.5 km. The road is often slippery, so it will probably be unpleasant when wet. The path is demanding especially by the total length and elevation. Dangerous in thunderstorms, snow or icing. continue reading
Hitler's Eagle Nest
Kehlsteinhaus
Eagle's Nest (Kehlsteinhaus) was built in 1937–1938 to Hitler's 50th birthday. Is located in Berchtesgaden National Park. There is a 6.5 km long road leading to it. You can get to the inwards of the Eagle's Nest by a luxurious historic elevator from the Venetian Mirrors, it is forbidden to take photos here, which is 124m long. The views of the surroundings are impressive. However, Adolf Hitler did not like Eagle's nest because of his claustrophobia continue reading
Wimbachklamm gorge
Gorge at Ramsau bei Berchtesgaden
Wimbachklamm gorge is available from Ramsau bei Berchtesgaden. The starting point is the parking on Wimbachbrucke (634 meters above sea level). The journey from the car park to the gorge takes about 20 minutes. The admission fee is EUR 1.5 for adults, children up to 6 years have free admission. The chips are purchased in a slot machine, which is about 300 meters away from the entrance to the gorge. The gorge is very short, measuring only 200 m, but it is very nice continue reading
Hintersee (Bavaria)
Beautiful lake on the edge of the Berchtesgaden National Park
Lake Hintersee (located in Bavaria – several of the same name are located in Austria, for example) is one of the smaller lakes, but very beautiful. Directly above the lake rise two thousand mountain peaks, which you can go on a hiking trail. A simple and at the same time very nice route is around the whole lake – only 2.7 km and about 45 minutes walk. There is also a steamer route across the lake continue reading
