Itinerary

The trail starts in the magic forest and leads to the idyllic lake Hintersee. It is a comfortable walk into the heart of the National park, with steep rock walls towering to the left and to the right. Cross the border to Salzburg and follow the trail along the roaring waterfalls of Seisenbergklamm to your destination Weißbach.

Hotel example: Seisenbergklamm

approx. 18 km | 5.5 hours | Ascent 500 m | Descent 500 m

Today one of the most beautiful walking tours on alpine pastures waits for you. Below the steep needle-like towers ‘Mandlwalls’ you walk along the foot of the Hochkoenig massif over to Arthurhouse. Chamois, cattle, horses and countless cabins as well as impressive scenery, you will think you are in the middle of a film set. Overnight if possible in Arthurhouse close to Mandlwalls.

Hotel example: Hochkönig

approx. 12 km | 5 hours | Ascent 800 m | Descent 750 m

Hotel example: Arthurhaus

approx. 15 km | 5 hours | Ascent 700 m | Descent 250 m

Enjoy the freedom, take a short hike to the surrounding cabins or catch a bus to the next village Mühlbach.

Hotel example: Arthurhaus

approx. 5 km | 2 hours | Ascent 250 m | Descent 250 m

The morning sees you walking up to the alpine pasture of the “Hochkönig-Region”. The imposing massif once more opens up to allow stunning views. Walk on the ancient miner’s trail down into the valley of river Salzach and continue to Werfen. There the mighty forest Hohenwerfen is well worth a visit.

Hotel example: Golingen

approx. 13 km | 4 hours | Ascent 50 m | Descent 1.050 m

One more highlight is in store for you at the very end of this walking week: a long ascent to the border crossing Torrener Joch and then to the summit ‘Jenner’ in Berchtesgaden. Transfer into the Bluntautal valley which is closed off by steep rock walls. Climb through the forest and scattered alpine pastures. Once you reach the summit of Jenner you can enjoy the view of the whole walking week as well as lake Koenigssee. Down into the valley by cable car.

Hotel example: Brandtnerhof

approx. 12 km | 6 hours | Ascent 1.350 m | Descent 50 m

Departure from Königssee/Berchtesgaden or spend extra nights in the surrounding region.

Route map and overview

Beautiful and good walking paths, just a few longer climbs require a good basic fitness level and partly surefootedness. If you love alpine pastures, brilliant views and being high up you will enjoy this tour. The mountain trails with fantastic views of the mountain world and the overnight stays at the foot of Hochkoenig mountain will fascinate you.

Prices and dates

Accommodation in guesthouses, 2** 3*** and 4**** hotels

Hotel lists are available on request for all holidays

Prices per person in GBP

Services & Information

Further information about this walking holiday

Included / Not included

Included

Accommodation as already mentioned
Breakfast
1x Lunch package (Arthurhaus/Mühlbach)
Luggage transfer
Welcome briefing (German, English)
1 Cable car fare Jenner
Transfers according to the program
1 Train fare from Werfen to Golling
Carefully elaborated route description
Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English)
App for Navigation and GPS data available
Service hotline

Optional:

Half-board evening meal (often multi-course, sometimes outside the property, payable with voucher)

Travel information

Arrival / Parking / Departure:

By train to Berchtesgaden, short transfer to Koenigssee/Berchtesgaden by bus or taxi (approx. 15 min., depending on the starting hotel).
Munich or Salzburg airport.
Car parking: Public underground car park (Berchtesgaden), near the hotel, cost approx. € 8 per day, or approx. € 40 per week, no reservation in advance.

Important information:

Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
Special dates on request

Bavarian and Salzburg Alps

Details about the holiday in the Bavarian and Salzburg Alps

Highlights of the Bavarian and Salzburg Alps walking holiday: