Königssee is one of the most beautiful lakes in Bavaria and from our hotels in Salzburg, it will only take you 45 minutes by car to get there. There is a lot to discover and experience at this stunning mountain lake at the foot of the Watzmann, the highest mountain in the Berchtesgaden Alps.

You can explore the picturesque landscape on foot while hiking or on a boat trip on the Königssee. Cyclists will also find fantastic routes for active excursions here.

Schönau am Königssee offers an exciting excursion destination that is easily accessible from Salzburg. The Königssee flows into the Salzach via the Königssee and Berchtesgadener Ache rivers.

The lake is protected to the east by the Watzmann east face, which rises 2,100 meters above the lake level, and borders the municipality of Schönau am Königssee in Berchtesgadener Land to the north. The crystal-clear waters are also home to a rich variety of fish and plants.

Hardly any visitor to Lake Königssee leaves this paradisiacal excursion destination without taking a boat trip to the island of Bartholomä. St. Bartholomä is considered the landmark of Lake Königssee. The picturesque peninsula can only be reached by boat and is home to the world-famous pilgrimage church of the same name dating back to the 12th century as well as a former hunting lodge.

The Berchtesgaden region looks fairytale-like from the water. The sound of trumpets and flugelhorns can be heard from the west side of the lake, creating an impressive echo to frame the Königssee experience. Shipping has flourished here since 1909, as the hipped-roof boat huts are a reminder.

You can reach Königssee quickly and easily by S-Bahn or in your own car. The 40-kilometre route alone offers stunning scenery with views of the imposing mountains of the Berchtesgaden region. A little while before you reach the Königssee, the impressive Watzmann towers up in front of you.

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No less a figure than Alexander von Humboldt described the landscape around Berchtesgaden as one of the most beautiful in the world. So it’s no wonder that the region is very popular with hiking enthusiasts. The emerald-green Königssee at the foot of the majestic Watzmann and the seemingly boundless nature of the Berchtesgaden National Park await.

Everyone, whether beginner or professional, will find hiking routes with breathtaking views and sights. Let yourself be inspired!

A feeling of humility pervades you as you cycle through the valleys of the Berchtesgaden mountains. The mountain ranges and forests of this wonderful region are so impressive. The four loops of the Berchtesgadener Radstern offer routes for all levels of difficulty.

Berchtesgaden is also Bavaria’s mountain bike paradise with over 25 routes and more than 22,000 meters of altitude.

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