Hikes At And Around Lake Königssee in Berchtesgaden, Germany- The best hikes around Lake Konigssee in Bavaria Germany. These hikes will take you around the lake, to overviews, lookouts, beer gardens, to swimming spots and more in the lake area near Berchtesgaden. Some of these hikes are short and easy some are difficult and might take you most of the day. These hikes will always give you a stunning view of the blue lake surrounded by the mountain alps.
Fun Facts about Lake Königssee
- It’s the cleanest lake in Germany
- It is the highest lake of Germany (600 meters)
- The deepest point of the lake is 190 meters deep.
- The lake is 8 kilometers long.
- Connects to Lake Obersee
Where To Stay
The best place to stay is in the the town of Berchtesgaden, it is only a quick five minute drive to the lake. The town has plenty of shops, biergartens and restaurants to keep you entertained.
We stayed at this cozy apartment in Berchtesgaden,
Some people even come to Lake Konigssee from Salzburg, making this a day trip.
Trails and Routes
Malerwinkel
Distance: 2.9 miles (4.7 kilometers)
Length of Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Elevation Gain: 761 feet (232 meters)
Difficulty: moderate
Route Type: Out & Back
Trailhead Parking: Parkplatz Königssee
When To Go: May-September
Malerwinkel Loop
Distance: 2.5 miles (4 kilometers)
Length of Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Elevation Gain: 600 feet (183 meters)
Difficulty: moderate
Route Type: Loop
Trailhead/Parking: Parkplatz Königssee
When To Go: year-round
Königsbach Wasserfall
Distance: 1.5 miles (2.5 kilometers)
Length of Time: 45-60 minutes
Difficulty: moderate
Route Type: Out & Back
Trailhead Parking: Parkplatz Königssee
When To Go: accessible year round
Königsbach Wasserfall & Malerwinkel Loop
Distance: 9.3 miles (15 kilometers)
Length of Time: 5 hours
Elevation Gain: 1,774 ft (541 meters)
Difficulty: difficult (due to length of trail)
Route Type: Out & Back
Trailhead Parking: Parkplatz Königssee
When To Go: accessible year round
Königssee Loop
Distance: 19.9 mile (32 kilometers)
Length of Time: 16 hours
Elevation Gain: 12,165 feet (3,707 meters)
Difficulty: difficult
Route Type: Loop
Trailhead Parking: Parkplatz Königssee
When To Go: June until October
Rabenwand
Distance: 3.17 miles (5.1 kilometers)
Length of Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Elevation Gain: 2690 feet (820 meres)
Difficulty: Intermediate
Route Type: out and back
Trailhead Parking: Parkplatz Königssee
When To Go: May to October
Via Ferrata
Distance: 4.23 miles (6.8 kilometers)
Length of Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
Elevation Gain: 2287 feet (697 meters)
Difficulty: difficult
Route Type: Loop
Trailhead Parking: Parkplatz Königssee
When To Go: May-September
***You do need special gear for this hike.
Hike to Grünsteinhütte Biergarten
Distance: 7.3 miles (11.7 kilometers)
Length of Time: 4 hours 45 minutes
Elevation Gain: 2,425 ft (739 meters)
Difficulty: difficult
Route Type: Out & Back
Trailhead Parking: Parkplatz Königssee
When To Go: May-September
Infinity Waterfall
Distance: around 4.5 miles (7.3 kilometers)
Length of Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Elevation Gain: about 1,000 ft (305 meters)
Difficulty: moderate
Route Type: Out & Back
Trailhead Parking: Parkplatz Königssee
When To Go: May-September
What To Bring?
Water- as always bring some hydration! I love these foldable water bottles
Shoes- Bring a sturdy pair of hiking shoes, I wore my Ahnu’s
Hiking Poles- I didn’t need my travel hiking poles
Snacks- for the longer hikes
Swimsuit & Towel- if planning on going swimming, I also love Turkish Towels
What Else Can I Do In The Area?
By The Lake
Obersee
Take a tour boat to see Obersee Lake as well!
Boat Rental
Take a personal row boat to row around the lake. I think if we had more time I would of loved taking a lunch and spending the day on the waters
Swim
You can swim in the waters! Many people do swim in the the summer months. Suit up and go!
Berchtesgaden
If not staying in the town of Berchtesgaden it is worth a short visit. This town is super small and quaint, I would recommend having dinner at Gasthof zum Neuhaus.
Eagle’s Nest
Visit Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest. This trip will lead you to stunning views over the Bavarian Alps. Up there you can hike, dine and take in the views. Read my article about Visiting Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest for more information.
Salt Mine
Take a trip to visit the Salt Mines in Berchtesgaden. Take tour, view the buildings and go on a fun slide!
Day Trips
Small towns nearby would make perfect day trips from this area, these are ones that we visited.
- Hallstatt
- Salzburg
- Zugspitze
- Neuschwanstein Castle
- Andechs Monk Brewery
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