View of the Watzmann and the Königssee – Grünsee (Berchtesgaden National Park) loop from Obersee

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Landkreis Berchtesgadener Land

Schönau a. Königssee

View of the Watzmann and the Königssee – Grünsee (Berchtesgaden National Park) loop from Obersee

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View of the Watzmann and the Königssee – Grünsee (Berchtesgaden National Park) loop from Obersee

06:09

9.86km

1,080m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 1.28 km for 1.39 km

After 7.35 km for 1.39 km

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75 m

View of the Watzmann and the Königssee

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According to legend, the land was once ruled by the cruel King Waze or Wazemann, who spread fear and terror with his wife and children. When he crushed a farming …

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277 m

Saletbach Between Mittersee and Königssee

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The appearance of the Saletbach, which can now find its own way into the Königssee after the renaturation in the mouth area, is visually appealing and an enrichment for the …

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527 m

View of Lake Königssee

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Wonderful view from the back of the Königssee towards the front.

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770 m

Mooserkaser Alm

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(Insider tip) to stop off. Great view, fantastic cake, far away from tourists and schnitzel 😉

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1.35 km

View of Königssee

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From here you have a magnificent view of the Königssee. You might think you are in Norway looking into a fjord.

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4.82 km

Grünsee (Berchtesgaden National Park)

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A refreshing bath after the sweaty ascent through the Saugasse. The special feature: Small fish nibble on the skin.

The detour is worth it, even if the route should not be underestimated! Smaller climbs and steep sections await you.

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6.70 km

Sagerecksteig Trail

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If you keep to the right behind the Salet-Alm, the path leads across meadows, initially slightly uphill, into the forest. The path soon narrows and steep hairpin bends quickly lead …

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9.45 km

Saletalm

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If you are translating from Königsee to Salet, you should not fall into the restaurant right at the pier, but walk a little further to the Saletalm. It's much prettier …

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