The best walks and hikes around Obersee

From **Saletufer**, the Königssee reveals one of its most impressive sides. Here, at the southern end of the lake, the mountain world appears particularly majestic. The deep green water reaches right up to the steep rock faces that rise almost vertically into the sky. On windless days, the surrounding peaks are mirrored on the smooth water surface, lending the place an extraordinary tranquility. Standing on the shore of Salet, you gaze upon a lake nestled between the mountains like a Norwegian fjord. Far from the noise of roads, you can often hear only the lapping of the waves, the ringing of cowbells from the Saletalm, and the calls of waterfowl. The clear air and the immense scenery make the dimensions of the Berchtesgaden Alps seem particularly impressive. Especially in the early morning hours, when the first rays of sun illuminate the peaks and fields of mist hover over the water, the Königssee unfolds its full magic. The colours shift from deep blue and green to golden reflections on the water's surface. From Saletufer also begin some of the most beautiful hikes in the Berchtesgaden National Park – to the Obersee, to the Fischunkelalm, or further up towards the Funtensee and Steinernes Meer. For many visitors, Salet is therefore not just a starting point, but one of the places where the beauty of the Königssee can be experienced most intensely. Here, water, forest, and rock meet in an exceptional harmony, creating a landscape that remains long in the memory.

The **Mooserkaser Alm** is idyllically situated above the Königssee in the Berchtesgaden National Park and is a popular resting place for hikers on their way to the Funtensee or the Kärlingerhaus. Surrounded by lush alpine meadows and the distinctive peaks of the Berchtesgaden Alps, it conveys the image of traditional Bavarian alpine farming. The location of the alm amidst a vast mountain landscape is particularly charming. In summer, cattle graze here on the green pastures, while hikers are offered impressive views of the surrounding mountains. The alm is characterized by a quiet, original atmosphere, which forms a pleasant contrast to the steep and rocky sections of the surrounding mountain trails. For many mountaineers, the Mooserkaser Alm marks a welcome intermediate stop. Here, one can enjoy the tranquility of the National Park before the path leads further into the high alpine world of the "Steinernes Meer" (Sea of Stone). Especially on clear days, the panorama impresses with its rugged limestone walls, green alpine pastures, and the interplay of light and shadow on the mountain slopes. The Mooserkaser Alm is symbolic of the centuries-old alpine tradition in the Berchtesgaden region. It combines cultural landscape and nature in a special way and reminds us how closely alpine agriculture and the mountain world of this region are connected. Those who pass by here experience not only a beautiful resting place, but also a piece of living mountain history.

Fantastic views, but not recommended in the rain as the trail becomes very dangerously slippery and the drop is extremely steep.

The **Sagerecksteig** is one of the most impressive mountain climbs in Berchtesgaden National Park. It connects **Salet am Königssee** with the area around Funtensee and the Kärlingerhaus. The trail leads through a wild high-alpine landscape and is considered a demanding route for sure-footed and vertigo-free mountain hikers. Right at the beginning, the path climbs steeply through the rocky **Sagereckerwand**. As the altitude increases, impressive views open up of the Königssee, the surrounding mountains, and the untouched nature of the national park. After the strenuous ascent, the trail proceeds variedly through dwarf pine fields, alpine meadows, and light forest sections. A special highlight of the tour is the **Grünsee**, which the Sagerecksteig passes directly. The emerald-green shimmering mountain lake is nestled in a surprisingly green landscape and forms an attractive contrast to the rugged limestone mountains of the Steinernes Meer. The Sagerecksteig, like hardly any other trail in the Berchtesgaden region, conveys the transition from the deeply incised Königssee landscape to the vast high-alpine world around Funtensee. Those who undertake the tour experience quiet mountain lakes, scenic passages, and pristine nature far from large crowds of visitors. For many mountain hikers, the Sagerecksteig is therefore one of the most beautiful approaches to Funtensee – a demanding but extremely rewarding path through one of the most spectacular landscapes of the Bavarian Alps. The trail is definitely not recommended in the rain. Especially not downhill. We arrived in pouring rain. Better weather had been forecast. On all fours, we had to descend very, very slowly in tiny steps. The muscles eventually gave out.

The **Grünsee** is one of the quiet jewels of the Berchtesgaden National Park. It lies at an altitude of about **1,474 meters** between Funtensee and Obersee in the so-called **Halsboden** and is overlooked by many hikers, as the better-known Funtensee usually takes center stage. [\['berchtesgaden.de'\]](https://www.berchtesgaden.de/pois/gruensee), [\['regio.outd...active.com'\]](https://regio.outdooractive.com/oar-bgl/de/punkt/see/der-gruensee/804923159/) With an area of just under **4 hectares**, the Grünsee is even slightly larger than the Funtensee. Its name comes from the characteristic emerald-green color of the water and the lush vegetation that surrounds it. The former Grünsee-Alm has now been largely reclaimed by nature, creating an impressive green oasis on the edge of the barren Stone Sea. [\['berchtesgaden.de'\]](https://www.berchtesgaden.de/pois/gruensee), [\['koenigssee.de'\]](https://www.koenigssee.de/gruensee) The contrast between the gentle meadows and the rugged limestone mountains in the surroundings is particularly appealing. On windless days, the rock faces and mountain forests are reflected in the clear water, giving the lake an almost enchanted atmosphere. Despite its beauty, the Grünsee remains comparatively little visited due to its remote location. [\['berchtesgaden.de'\]](https://www.berchtesgaden.de/pois/gruensee), [\['regio.outd...active.com'\]](https://regio.outdooractive.com/oar-bgl/de/punkt/see/der-gruensee/804923159/) Like its neighbor, the Funtensee, the Grünsee is also a so-called **Blindsee** (disappearing lake). Its water disappears underground into the karst rock and finally reaches the Königssee via the Salzgrabenhöhle cave. Research has shown that this underground journey takes at least six hours. [\['berchtesgaden.de'\]](https://www.berchtesgaden.de/pois/gruensee), [\['bing.com'\]](https://bing.com/search?q=Gr%c3%bcnsee+Funtensee+Gr%c3%bcnsee+Berchtesgaden) Anyone traveling on the Sagerecksteig or on the path between Wasseralm and Kärlingerhaus will experience one of the quietest and most original places in the Berchtesgaden Alps at Grünsee – a place where nature still appears largely untouched. [\['berchtesgaden.de'\]](https://www.berchtesgaden.de/pois/gruensee), [\['regio.outd...active.com'\]](https://regio.outdooractive.com/oar-bgl/de/punkt/see/der-gruensee/804923159/)

Wonderful view from the back of the Königssee towards the front.

Simply beautiful

Definitely worth a visit! The exhibition about the national park and the nature surrounding Lake Königssee is very interesting and beautifully designed. 🔝