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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Bavaria
Landkreis Berchtesgadener Land
Schönau a. Königssee

Mehrtages-Hüttentour: Steinernes Meer in den Berchtesgadener Alpen

Hard

Mehrtages-Hüttentour: Steinernes Meer in den Berchtesgadener Alpen

12:51

32.3km

1,880m

Hiking

This wonderful two-day hike begins with a special stage: You'll first glide across Lake Königssee by boat to St. Bartholomä. From there, you'll hike along the picturesque lakeshore and then climb through shady forests with stunning views of Lake Königssee and Lake Obersee. Passing the rushing Schrainbach Falls, you'll reach the idyllically situated Schrainbachalm pasture – the perfect place for a short rest. Then, the legendary Saugasse awaits with its 36 hairpin bends and 400 meters of elevation gain – a real challenge, but with every bend, you'll get closer to the destination. Once at the top, the walk continues at a much more relaxed pace to the Kärlingerhaus on the tranquil Lake Funtensee, the gateway to the Steinernes Meer – a fascinating, barren plateau with impressive expanses. After a good 16 kilometers, you'll reach the Ingolstäder Haus. A wonderful place to spend the night, provided you've reserved a place to sleep in advance.

The second day is a more leisurely affair: The stage to Hirschbichl is easy to manage. If you start early, you can take a detour to the Grosser Hundstod – a real highlight with fantastic views. Alternatively, a visit to the Kallbrunnalm, with its traditional huts scattered randomly across the green alpine meadows, is worthwhile. No matter what you choose, this tour offers nature, challenges, and plenty of unforgettable impressions. It ends in Hirschbichl, on the Austrian border. From here, the bus takes you towards Weißbach or Hintersee.

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Last updated: August 18, 2025

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 14.7 km for 1.57 km

Waypoints

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St. Bartholomew Pier

Highlight • Rest Area

St. Bartholomä pier. You can find the timetable at: seenschifffahrt.de/de/koenigssee/fahrplan/fahrplan.

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1

5.60 km

Saugasse Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

In 32 serpentines it goes steeply through the Saugasse of St. Bartholomä up in the direction of Kärlingerhaus. The path through the gully along the towering rock walls will reward you on your arrival at the top with spectacular views of the surrounding mountains.

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10.5 km

Kärlingerhaus

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Kärlingerhaus is located directly on Lake Funtensee and is an ideal starting point for long hikes through the Steinernes Meer and Berchtesgaden National Park. If you'd like to stay overnight in the hut, it's worth reserving early, especially during the summer months. Rooms fill up early during peak season. More information at kaerlingerhaus.de.

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15.1 km

Steinernes Meer

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Steinernes Meer (Steinernes Meer) is a karst, inhospitable, and almost waterless plateau approximately 13 kilometers long and five kilometers wide. It lies between the Watzmann massif, Königssee, Hagengebirge, Hochkönigstock, and Hochkalter massif, and resembles a sea turned to stone with rolling, stony waves.

Many paths lead through the Steinernes Meer, and many huts invite you to rest and spend the night – an ideal area for multi-day hut tours.

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16.2 km

Ingolstädter Haus

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Beautiful hut in a great alpine location. Worth a visit just for the great panoramic mountain view from the large terrace. When the weather is good, both sunrise and sunset are clearly visible. There is a fluffy cat and an even fluffier rabbit running around the house freely.

More information at dav-ingolstadt.de/ingolstaedter-haus.

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5

22.3 km

Diessbach Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Lies a little below the Kallbrunner Almen. Somewhat apart, therefore, little activity. A very nice, quiet reservoir.

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31.7 km

Hirschbichl Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The pass at 1183m is really not spectacular, as it is surrounded by trees, but from now on it is more comfortable and there are no longer 30% gradients.

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32.1 km

Hirschbichl Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

The Hirschbichl is always well attended and a great excursion option. The way there has many sights.

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32.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.7 km

12.2 km

1.24 km

815 m

455 m

Surfaces

14.9 km

9.35 km

4.93 km

1.93 km

1.24 km

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Highest point (2,100 m)

Lowest point (600 m)

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Sunday 19 July

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8°C

46 %

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Comments

July 9, 2025

This wonderful two-day hike begins with a special stage: You'll first glide across Lake Königssee by boat to St. Bartholomä. From there, you'll hike along the picturesque lakeshore and then climb through shady forests with stunning views of Lake Königssee and Lake Obersee. Passing the rushing Schrainbach

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