Berchtesgadener Alpen
Description
The Berchtesgaden Alps is one of the highest areas in Germany. Around the pitturesque Königsee rise the bare jagged mountains, as pimples out of the green woods and meadows. Watzmann is the highest mountain here (2.713 m), just a little lower than the Zugspitze, but 100% German.
This part of the Northern Limestone Alps intrudes into Austrian territory, more or less like a bag. The area is not far from Salzburg. The Berchtesgadener Alps continue on the Austrian side of the border, and the highest summit here is the Hochkönig, 2.941 m.
One of the attractions is the Steinernes Meer, the stony sea, a barren plateau with rocks, rocks, rocks.
Yes, walking is excellent here. Not only because of the many (more than 40) huts. But also because of the variety of trails, from easy to very challenging. The geological origin of the mountains is karst, and this means lots of hard rock and ... klettersteige, if you like them. Bonus is the relative calmness on the Austrian side, since the masses are draw to the areas with the big names, further south.
Map
Trails in this region
Links
Facts
- Berchtesgaden Alps : Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering : SummitPost
Introduction to the region.
- Berchtesgadener Alpen (German)
Facts and tours on Klettersteige-online
- Berchtesgadener Alpen - Alle Wanderberge und Gipfel in Österreich zwischen Steinernem Meer, Hochkönigstock, Hagengebirge und Göllstock (German)
Facts and map. Look for the link Berge und Gipfel
- Berchtesgadener Alpen – Wikipedia (German)
- Berchtesgadener Alpen und Steinernes Meer on Steinmandl.de (German)
Description of some of the summits.
- Die Berchtesgadener Alpen - Wandern, Bergsteigen, Klettersteig, Schitouren (German)
This website is dedicated to the Berchtesgadener Alps.
- FamilieSeng.de: Wandertour Berchtesgadener Alpen I (German)
Trip report, and hiking suggestions.
- Regionen - Bayern - Berchtesgadener Alpen (German)
Overview of hiking in the Berchtesgadener Land, a place to start planning your walk.
- Touren : Berchtesgadener Land - alpinisten.info - Bergsteigen und Hochtouren in den Alpen (German)
Description of popular tours in the Berchtesgadener Alps.
Reports
- Berchtesgadener Alpen » Hiking and Mountains [hikr.org] (German)
Collection of walking, mountaineering and climbing reports on Hikr.org
- www.DerHuettenWanderer.de - Umrundung des Watzmann Juni08 (German)
Detailed report of a hut-to-hut tour in the Berchtesgadener Alps, around the popular Könnigssee.
- Alpintipp: Steinernes Meer (German)
A list of links to hiking reports.
- Berchtesgadener Alpen « Bergwandern – Naturbilder (German)
Alpenyeti's blogs about his hikes in the Berchtesgadener Alps.
- Tourenbeschreibungen: Deutschland (German)
A linklist of hiking reports for the German Alps.
- WANDERUNGEN - Gerald Engelmaier (German)
On this page of Gerald Engelmaier, you will find trips in almost any mountain group of Austria. Use your browsers search function.
- WANDERUNGEN durch die ALPEN [www.BergNews.com] (German)
On this page you will find a collection of hiking reports, mostly Austrian regions
Guides and maps
Lodging
Organisations
Tour operators
GPS
Other
Books

United Kingdom
2018
- Walking in the Bavarian Alps
- Guidebook to mountain walks and treks in the Bavarian Alps, on the border of Germany and Austria, between Lake Constance and Berchtesgaden. Accessible from Munich, Salzburg and Innsbruck, these 70 routes range from half-day walks to 3-day hut-to-hut treks. Highlights include the Königssee and Breitach, Partnach and Höllental gorges. Read more
- Also available from:
- The Book Depository, United Kingdom
- De Zwerver, Netherlands

United Kingdom
2018
- Walking in the Bavarian Alps
- 70 mountain walks and treks in southern Germany Read more

Netherlands
2018
- Wandelgids Beieren - Walking in the Bavarian Alps | Cicerone
- Guidebook to mountain walks and treks in the Bavarian Alps, on the border of Germany and Austria, between Lake Constance and Berchtesgaden. Accessible from Munich, Salzburg and Innsbruck, these 70 routes range from half-day walks to 3-day hut-to-hut treks. Highlights include the Königssee and Breitach, Partnach and Höllental gorges. Read more

United Kingdom
- South Tyrol Kompass Hiking & Recreational Kompass Ring-binder Atlas No. 2703: Bormio - Merano - Bolzano - Cortina d`Ampezzo
- Italian South Tyrol, including many popular areas of the Dolomites, on waterproof and tear-resistant, contoured and GPS-compatible maps at 1:35,000 from Kompass presented in a ring-binder atlas and highlighting hiking paths, cycle and horse riding trails, various accommodation options, etc. Each removable sheet is double-sided and 30.5x26cm... Read more

Germany
- MARCO POLO Freizeitkarte Bayerische Alpen Ost
- Die Freizeitkarte für Ihre schönsten Ausflugserlebnisse. Sie enthält farblich markierte Tipps zu Erlebnis, Natur und Kultur. Auch das leibliche Wohl kommt nicht zu kurz ... Gemütliche Biergärten und traditionsreiche Ausflugslokale werden ausführlich behandelt.Hauptkarte im Maßstab 1:100 000/ mit Legende und Blattübersichtskarte/ 66... Read more

Germany
- MARCO POLO Reiseführer Chiemgau, Berchtesgadener Land
- Kompakte Informationen, Insider-Tipps, Erlebnistouren und digitale Extras:Entdecken Sie mit MARCO POLO den Chiemgau und das Berchtesgadener Land intensiv vom Chiemsee bis zum Watzmann - mit dem MARCO POLO Reiseführer kommen Sie sofort im Chiemgau an. Erfahren Sie, welche Highlights Sie neben einer Bootsfahrt über den Königssee und König Ludwigs... Read more

Germany
- Kreta mit Weitwanderweg E4
- Die Vorteile des Wanderführers auf einen Blick:- Von KOMPASS-Experten erwanderte Touren- Jede Tour mit Höhenprofil und Kartenausschnitt- Ausflugs- und Übernachtungstipps- Kostenloser Download der GPX-DatenDie Vorteile der Extra-Tourenkarte auf einen Blick:- Unterstützt die Tourenauswahl- Kartografische Gesamtübersicht- Touren können einfach... Read more

Germany
- Bayerische Alpen
- Destination:Von den Ammergauer Alpen über das Werdenfelser Land, das Karwendel, das Mangfallgebirge, die Chiemgauer Alpen bis hin zum Nationalpark Berchtesgaden zeigt sich die ganze Schönheit des alpinen Naturraums. Mit seinen Wildbächen und Wildflüssen, den steilen Tälern, Karen, Bergseen, Almen, Bergwäldern und aussichtsreichen Gipfeln bietet... Read more

Germany
- Bayerische Alpen - von München bis zur Zugspitze, von Füssen bis Berchtesgaden
- 3in1: Das KOMPASS-Outdoor-Karten-Ringbuch mit großflächiger Gebietsabdeckung beinhaltet sämtliche Aktivthemen wie Wandern, Mountainbike etc. Die einzeln entnehmbaren Kartenblätter sind aus reiß- und wetterfestem Material und verbinden die Informationen von Wander-, Winter- und Fahrradkarten imDetailmaßstab von 1:35 000.Destination:- Die... Read more

Netherlands
2017
- Wandelgids 11 Berchtesgadener Land | Rother
- Uitstekende wandelgids met een groot aantal dagtochten in dal en hooggebergte. Met praktische informatie en beperkt kaartmateriaal! Wandelingen in verschillende zwaarte weergegeven in rood/blauw/zwart. 51 Höhenprofile, 51 Wanderkärtchen im Maßstab 1:50.000 und 75.000, zwei Übersichtskarten im Maßstab 1:200.000 und 1:500.000. Mit extra... Read more

United Kingdom
2017
- The Swiss Alpine Pass Route - Via Alpina Route 1
- Guidebook to the Alpine Pass Route following the Swiss Via Alpina 1, a 360km trek east-west across Switzerland, from Sargans, on the border of Liechtenstein, to Montreux, including prologue from Liechtenstein. A demanding 3-week trek described in 18 stages, crossing 16 passes including the 2778m Hohtürli. Requires good fitness and experience. Read more
- Also available from:
- Stanfords, United Kingdom
- The Book Depository, United Kingdom
- Bol.com, Netherlands
- Bol.com, Belgium
- De Zwerver, Netherlands

United Kingdom
2017
- The Swiss Alpine Pass Route - via Alpina Route 1: Trekking East to West Across Switzerland
- This guidebook presents the stunning Alpine Pass Route, now fully waymarked as Via Alpina 1. The 360km trail traverses Switzerland from east to west, from Sargans near the Liechtenstein border to Montreux on Lac Leman (Lake Geneva). Crossing sixteen Alpine passes, it showcases some of the country`s most breathtaking mountain landscapes,... Read more

United Kingdom
2017
- The Swiss Alpine Pass Route - Via Alpina Route 1
- Trekking East to West across Switzerland Read more

Netherlands
2017
- The Swiss alpine pass route - Via Alpina route 1
- This guidebook presents the stunning Alpine Pass Route, now fully waymarked as Via Alpina 1. The 360km trail traverses Switzerland from east to west, from Sargans near the Liechtenstein border to Montreux on Lac Léman (Lake Geneva). Crossing sixteen Alpine passes, it showcases some of the country's most breathtaking mountain landscapes,... Read more

Belgium
2017
- The Swiss alpine pass route - Via Alpina route 1
- This guidebook presents the stunning Alpine Pass Route, now fully waymarked as Via Alpina 1. The 360km trail traverses Switzerland from east to west, from Sargans near the Liechtenstein border to Montreux on Lac Léman (Lake Geneva). Crossing sixteen Alpine passes, it showcases some of the country's most breathtaking mountain landscapes,... Read more

Netherlands
2017
- Wandelgids Swiss Alpine Pass Route - Via Alpina 1 | Cicerone
- Guidebook to the Alpine Pass Route following the Swiss Via Alpina 1, a 360km trek east-west across Switzerland, from Sargans, on the border of Liechtenstein, to Montreux, including prologue from Liechtenstein. A demanding 3-week trek described in 18 stages, crossing 16 passes including the 2778m Hohtürli. Requires good fitness and experience. Read more

Netherlands
- Berlin, Potsdam, Oranienberg & Beyond
- We travel to grow -- our Adventure Guides show you how. Experience the places you visit more directly, freshly, intensely than you would otherwise -- sometimes best done on foot, in a canoe, or through cultural adventures like art courses, cooking classes, learning the language, meeting the people, joining in the festivals and celebrations.... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium

Belgium
- Berlin, Potsdam, Oranienberg & Beyond
- We travel to grow -- our Adventure Guides show you how. Experience the places you visit more directly, freshly, intensely than you would otherwise -- sometimes best done on foot, in a canoe, or through cultural adventures like art courses, cooking classes, learning the language, meeting the people, joining in the festivals and celebrations.... Read more

Germany
- Julische Alpen
- Destination:- Die Julischen Alpen sind ein Gebirgsstock der Südlichen Kalkalpen, der sich auf die slowenischen Gebiete Ober- und Innerkrain und die italienische Region Friaul-Julisch Venetien aufteilt.- Rund 10.000 Kilometer markierte Wege und rund 150 Zweitausender in den Julischen Alpen lassen Wanderfreunde schwärmen.- Zu den Highlights des... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Netherlands
- Bol.com, Belgium

Netherlands
- WF5966 Julische Alpen mit Karte Kompass
- De Kompass wandelgids + kaart geeft een overzicht van alle wandelroutes in het gebied met nauwkeurige routeaanwijzingen en hoogteaanduidingen, De extra grote kaart, schaal 1:35 000, is ideaal om van te voren uw route uit te stippelen en om onderweg te gebruiken; naast de bekende bestemmingen, worden ook de minder bekende vermeld; openbaar... Read more

Belgium
- WF5966 Julische Alpen mit Karte Kompass
- De Kompass wandelgids + kaart geeft een overzicht van alle wandelroutes in het gebied met nauwkeurige routeaanwijzingen en hoogteaanduidingen, De extra grote kaart, schaal 1:35 000, is ideaal om van te voren uw route uit te stippelen en om onderweg te gebruiken; naast de bekende bestemmingen, worden ook de minder bekende vermeld; openbaar... Read more

Netherlands
2011
- Berchtesgadener Alpen
- Die in der Südostecke Bayerns gelegenen Berchtesgadener Alpen ragen mit ihren neun selbständigen, den Talkessel von Berchtesgaden umgebenden Gebirgsstöcken herzförmig in das Salzburger Land hinein. Sie genießen in Bergsteigerkreisen traditionell eine besondere Wertschätzung: Angesichts einer mehr als 150jährigen bergsteigerischen und... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium

Belgium
2011
- Berchtesgadener Alpen
- Die in der Südostecke Bayerns gelegenen Berchtesgadener Alpen ragen mit ihren neun selbständigen, den Talkessel von Berchtesgaden umgebenden Gebirgsstöcken herzförmig in das Salzburger Land hinein. Sie genießen in Bergsteigerkreisen traditionell eine besondere Wertschätzung: Angesichts einer mehr als 150jährigen bergsteigerischen und... Read more

Netherlands
2018
- Wandelgids Maximiliansweg | Rother
- Bayerische Alpen - vom Bodensee zum Königssee. 21 Etappen. Mit GPS-Daten Rother Wanderführer. 1., Auflage. Read more

Netherlands
- Berchtesgadender und Chiemgauer Alpen
- Die Berge um das Dreil ndereck von Bayern, Salzburg und Tirol, bieten Skitouren f r jeden Geschmack: Hier locken die Chiemgauer und Dientner Berge mit reizvollem Almgl nde, w hrend das Kaisergebirge, die Loferer und Leoganger Steinberge sowie das Steinerne Meer die Skibergsteiger mit Fr hjahrsfirn unter grandioser Felskulisse bezaubern. In den... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium

Belgium
- Berchtesgadender und Chiemgauer Alpen
- Die Berge um das Dreil ndereck von Bayern, Salzburg und Tirol, bieten Skitouren f r jeden Geschmack: Hier locken die Chiemgauer und Dientner Berge mit reizvollem Almgl nde, w hrend das Kaisergebirge, die Loferer und Leoganger Steinberge sowie das Steinerne Meer die Skibergsteiger mit Fr hjahrsfirn unter grandioser Felskulisse bezaubern. In den... Read more

United Kingdom
2015
- The High Mountains of Crete
- Guidebook of walking routes in Crete's mountains, covering the Lefka Ori (White Mountains), Mount Ida (the Psiloritis range), the Lassithi mountains and E4 trail. The 87 walks are graded, and range between 2 and 28km with various longer options, covering a multitude of terrains from rugged mountain ridges to forested crags and beaches. Read more
- Also available from:
- Stanfords, United Kingdom
- The Book Depository, United Kingdom
- Bol.com, Netherlands
- Bol.com, Belgium
- De Zwerver, Netherlands

United Kingdom
2015
- Crete High Mountain Walks, the White Mountains, Mt Ida and Lassithi - 3rd ed.
- The High Mountains of Crete is Loraine Wilson’s authoritative Cicerone guide to the best walking routes in Crete’s mountainous regions. The guide covers walks in the well-known Samaria Gorge and the other dramatic gorges and numerous peaks rising to over 2100m, alongside high mountain plains, forested crags, massive cliffs and remote beaches.... Read more

United Kingdom
2015
- The High Mountains of Crete
- The White Mountains, Psiloritis and Lassithi Mountains Read more

Netherlands
2015
- The high mountains of Crete
- Guidebook to walking and trekking the high mountains of Crete. The largest of the Greek Islands, Crete's mountains provide breathtaking walking and wilderness on this popular island. The routes in this guidebook are graded for difficulty and range from short, easy strolls to challenging, multi-day treks, providing options for all walkers. In... Read more

Belgium
2015
- The high mountains of Crete
- Guidebook to walking and trekking the high mountains of Crete. The largest of the Greek Islands, Crete's mountains provide breathtaking walking and wilderness on this popular island. The routes in this guidebook are graded for difficulty and range from short, easy strolls to challenging, multi-day treks, providing options for all walkers. In... Read more

Netherlands
2015
- Wandelgids The high mountains of Crete - Kreta | Cicerone
- Guidebook of walking routes in Crete's mountains, covering the Lefka Ori (White Mountains), Mount Ida (the Psiloritis range), the Lassithi mountains and E4 trail. Each of the 87 walks is graded, in a range between 2 and 28km with various longer options, covering a multitude of terrains from rugged mountain ridges to forested crags and beaches. Read more
Maps

United Kingdom
- Styrian Winelands - Southwest Styria F&B WK411
- Styrian Winelands area south-eastern Austria presented at 1:50,000 in a series of contoured and GPS compatible outdoor leisure map from Freytag & Berndt with hiking and cycling routes, mountain huts, campsites and youth hostels, local bus stops, plus other tourist information. To see the list of currently available titles in this series please... Read more

United Kingdom
- Zell am See - Kaprun - Saalbach F&B WK382
- Zell-am-See - Kaprun - Saalbach area of the Austrian Alps presented at 1:50,000 in a series of contoured and GPS compatible outdoor leisure map from Freytag & Berndt with hiking and cycling routes, mountain huts, campsites and youth hostels, local bus stops, plus other tourist information. To see the list of currently available titles in this... Read more

United Kingdom
- Pongau - Hochkönig - Saalfelden F&B WK103
- Pongau - Hochkönig - Saalfelden area of the Austrian Alps presented at 1:50,000 in a series of contoured and GPS compatible outdoor leisure map from Freytag & Berndt with hiking and cycling routes, mountain huts, campsites and youth hostels, local bus stops, plus other tourist information.To see the list of currently available titles in this... Read more

United Kingdom
- Goms - Aletsch
- Goms - Aletsch area of the Bernese Oberland at 1:50,000 in a series from Hallwag covering Switzerland’s popular hiking regions on light, waterproof and tear-resistant maps highlighting long-distance paths: the nine national routes plus special regional routes, as well as other local hiking trails.Cartography is similar to that used both in... Read more

United Kingdom
- Dachstein - Ausseerland - Filzmoos - Ramsau F&B WK281
- Dachstein - Ausseer Land - Filzmoos - Ramsau - Bad Ischl - Schladming area of the Austrian Alps presented at 1:50,000 in a series of contoured and GPS compatible outdoor leisure map from Freytag & Berndt with hiking and cycling routes, mountain huts, campsites and youth hostels, local bus stops, plus other tourist information. To see the list... Read more

United Kingdom
- Hohe Wand - Schneebergland - Gutenstein Alps - Piestingtal - Lilienfeld F&B WK012
- Hohe Wand - Piestingtal - Triestingtal - Gölsental - Gutensteier Alpen – Lilienfeld area south-west of Vienna presented at 1:50,000 in a series of contoured and GPS compatible outdoor leisure map from Freytag & Berndt with hiking and cycling routes, mountain huts, campsites and youth hostels, local bus stops, plus other tourist information.To... Read more

United Kingdom
- Stara Planina Central: Uzana to Vratnik Domino Map
- Stara Planina Central: Uzana to Vratnik map at 1:50,000 from Bulgarian publishers Domino, contoured and GPS compatible, with hiking trails, accommodation options including a list of local mountain refuges, etc. The map is double-sided and covers the mountains from just west of the Uzana massif, the geographical centre of Bulgaria, eastwards to... Read more

United Kingdom
- Bad Reichenhall
- Bad Reichenhall in a series of GPS compatible recreational editions of the Bavarian topographic survey at 1:25,000, with waymarked hiking trails and cycling routes, campsites and youth hostels, etc. Coverage includes Salzburg-Süd, Berchtesgaden, Bayerisch Gmain, Bischofswiesen, Marktschellenberg, Piding.Contours used in this map vary between 5... Read more

United Kingdom
- Hungarian National Long-distance Blue Trail (E4): Visegrád to Írott-ko
- Hiking guide to the north-western section of Hungary’s National Blue Trail which forms part of the E4 European long-distance footpath. The guide covers the route from the historic town of Visegrád on the Danube, across the Buda Hills on the outskirts of Budapest and the Bakony Hills along the north-eastern shore of Lake Balaton, to Írott-ko in... Read more

United Kingdom
- Maira, Grana and Stura Valleys IGC 7
- Maira, Grana and Stura Valleys in a series contoured hiking maps at 1:50,000 with local trails, long-distance footpaths, mountain accommodation, etc. from the Turin based Istituto Geografico Centrale.Maps in this series have contours at 50m intervals, enhanced by shading and graphic relief. An overprint highlights local footpaths and... Read more

United Kingdom
- Maritime and Ligurian Alps IGC 8
- A cross-border area of the Maritime and Ligurian Alps at 1:50,000, with coverage on the Italian side including Limone, Alpi Maritime PN and Alta Valle Pesio e Tanaro PN, plus in France Tende, Vallée des Merveilles and Saorge, in a series contoured hiking maps with local trails, long-distance footpaths, mountain accommodation, etc. from the... Read more

United Kingdom
- Cinque Terre - Golfo del Tigullio: La Spezia - Sestri Levante - Rapallo - Genoa 50K IGC Map No. 23
- Cinque Terre - Golfo del Tigullio area of the Italian Riviera from genoa to la Spezia including Sestri Levante and Rapallo in a series contoured hiking maps at 1:50,000 with local trails, long-distance footpaths, mountain accommodation, etc. from the Turin based Istituto Geografico Centrale.Maps in this series have contours at 50m intervals,... Read more

United Kingdom
- Stara Planina Western: Belogradchik to Berkovita Domino Map
- Stara Planina Western: Belogradchik to Berkovita map at 1:50,000 from Bulgarian publishers Domino, contoured and GPS compatible, with hiking trails, accommodation options including a list of local mountain refuges, etc. The map is double-sided and covers the mountains from the peak of Byala Voda near Belogradchik eastwards to just beyond... Read more

United Kingdom
- Italy: IGC 50K Walking Maps of North-Western Italy
- Italian Alps and Piedmont, the lakes and northern Lombardy, and the Italian Riviera at 1:50,000 from the Turin based Istituto Geografico Centrale on contoured hiking maps with local trails, long-distance footpaths, mountain accommodation, etc.The maps have contours at 50m intervals, enhanced by shading and graphic relief. An overprint... Read more

United Kingdom
- Prespa - Vitsi - Voras Anavasi 6.2
- Prespa - Vitsi – Voras area of northern Greece at 1:50,000 on a light, waterproof and tear-resistant, GPS compatible, contoured map from Anavasi, with recommendations for three hiking trails and notes on the E4 and E6 cross-European trails. The map is double-sided; coverage in the west starts from the Prespa Lake on the border with Albania and... Read more