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Schönau a. Königssee

Lake Königssee – Shore of St. Bartholomä loop from Schönau am Königssee

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Bavaria

Upper Bavaria

Landkreis Berchtesgadener Land

Schönau a. Königssee

Lake Königssee – Shore of St. Bartholomä loop from Schönau am Königssee

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Lake Königssee – Shore of St. Bartholomä loop from Schönau am Königssee

06:36

16.8km

830m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 7.06 km for 3.37 km

Waypoints

Start point

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329 m

Lake Königssee

Highlight • Lake

The Königssee lies like a fjord between steeply rising gray rock faces. The almost 2,000 meter high walls are so steep that they plunge seamlessly into the water of the …

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499 m

Königssee Boat Pier

Highlight • Rest Area

From here by boat to the Saletalm or St. Bartholomä. The ships stop in the middle of the lake and play the echo for the passengers with the trumpet.

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4.91 km

Königssee

Lake

6.19 km

St. Bartholomew Pilgrimage Church, Königssee

Highlight • Religious Site

The small pilgrimage church and the Königssee are inseparable. On summer weekends countless tourists stream through the tiny village to visit the church in front of this phenomenal panorama and …

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6.32 km

Shore of St. Bartholomä

Highlight • Beach

Suitable for an impressive walk with lake and mountain views

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6.38 km

Königssee Lakeside Path

Highlight • Trail

Along the shore towards the Ice Chapel

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7.68 km

View from Rinnkendlsteig of St. Bartholomä

Highlight • Viewpoint

The challenging climb is rewarded with a magnificent view over Lake Königssee to the Church of St. Bartholomew. The water shimmers turquoise blue on the shore.

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9.41 km

Viewpoint

11.3 km

Kührointalm and Memorial Chapel

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The hut is in a fantastic location at the foot of the Watzmannfrau. The hut is open from mid-May to the end of October. You can treat yourself to regional cuisine and also stay overnight.

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14.3 km

View of Grünstein

Highlight • Viewpoint

We did the tour in June 2025, and the heavy rain damage (mentioned in a 2021 comment) is no longer present.
You can complete the entire tour as described.

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16.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.31 km

4.20 km

3.95 km

2.34 km

513 m

237 m

197 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.48 km

4.20 km

3.78 km

1.78 km

1.07 km

239 m

217 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,410 m)

Lowest point (600 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

17°C

8°C

54 %

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Lake Königssee – Shore of St. Bartholomä loop from Schönau am Königssee

Lake Königssee

Königssee Boat Pier

St. Bartholomew Pilgrimage Church, Königssee

Shore of St. Bartholomä

Königssee Lakeside Path

View from Rinnkendlsteig of St. Bartholomä

Kührointalm and Memorial Chapel

View of Grünstein

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