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Schönau a. Königssee

Lake Königssee – Königssee Boat Pier loop from Schönau am Königssee

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Bavaria

Landkreis Berchtesgadener Land

Schönau a. Königssee

Lake Königssee – Königssee Boat Pier loop from Schönau am Königssee

Hard

4.8

(95)

328

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Lake Königssee – Königssee Boat Pier loop from Schönau am Königssee

06:37

16.8km

830m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 7.06 km for 3.37 km

Waypoints

Start point

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329 m

Lake Königssee

Highlight • Lake

The Königssee lies like a fjord between steeply rising gray rock faces. The almost 2,000 meter high walls are so steep that they plunge seamlessly into the water of the …

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499 m

Königssee Boat Pier

Highlight • Rest Area

From here by boat to the Saletalm or St. Bartholomä. The ships stop in the middle of the lake and play the echo for the passengers with the trumpet.

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4.91 km

Königssee

Lake

6.19 km

St. Bartholomew Pilgrimage Church, Königssee

Highlight • Religious Site

The small pilgrimage church and the Königssee are inseparable. On summer weekends countless tourists stream through the tiny village to visit the church in front of this phenomenal panorama and …

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6.32 km

Shore of St. Bartholomä

Highlight • Beach

Suitable for an impressive walk with lake and mountain views

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6.38 km

Königssee Lakeside Path

Highlight • Trail

Along the shore towards the Ice Chapel

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7.68 km

View from Rinnkendlsteig of St. Bartholomä

Highlight • Viewpoint

The challenging climb is rewarded with a magnificent view over Lake Königssee to the Church of St. Bartholomew. The water shimmers turquoise blue on the shore.

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11.3 km

Kührointalm and Memorial Chapel

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The hut is in a fantastic location at the foot of the Watzmannfrau. The hut is open from mid-May to the end of October. You can treat yourself to regional cuisine and also stay overnight.

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11.3 km

Kührointalm

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Super Alm and in the background the Watzmann just a dream

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14.3 km

Viewpoint

16.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.31 km

4.22 km

3.95 km

2.34 km

513 m

237 m

197 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.48 km

4.20 km

3.78 km

1.78 km

1.09 km

239 m

217 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,410 m)

Lowest point (600 m)

Weather

Tuesday 11 August

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Comments

July 6, 2024,Königssee - Rinnkendlsteig

== 38/24 ==

> Lake - mountain landscape <

== Königssee - Rinnkendlsteig Königssee ==

The actual hike starts from St. Bartholomä

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May 20, 2025,St. Bartholomä – Kührointalm Runde von Königssee

A very demanding climb. Alpine experience is required. Surefootedness and a head for heights are essential.

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June 8, 2024,Kührointalm Runde von Königssee

A very sporty tour but also beautiful when the weather is right. Highly recommended if you're ever here.

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Lake Königssee – Königssee Boat Pier loop from Schönau am Königssee

Lake Königssee

Königssee Boat Pier

St. Bartholomew Pilgrimage Church, Königssee

Shore of St. Bartholomä

Königssee Lakeside Path

View from Rinnkendlsteig of St. Bartholomä

Kührointalm and Memorial Chapel

Kührointalm

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