St. Bartholoma Circuit Trail - Barrier-free Hiking Trail
St. Bartholoma Circuit Trail - Barrier-free Hiking Trail
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St. Bartholoma Circuit Trail - Barrier-free Hiking Trail
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2.01km
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Hiking
From the Seelände on Lake Königssee, you can reach the St. Bartholomä peninsula by boat. There, you begin the circular walk, passing the pilgrimage church of St. Bartholomä, continuing past the National Park Information Center (accessible restroom) on a flat path directly to the wildlife feeding area (winter only). Beyond this, the path turns right for about 100 meters, which you follow to Lake Königssee. There, turn right again and walk along the lakeshore (benches) back to the boat landing.
The walk takes approximately 1 hour (depending on the number of people).
BEST MONTH
May – October
REQUIREMENTS
Casual shoes; The tour is barrier-free and also suitable for inexperienced hikers.
Accessibility: Boat Trip
Wheelchair reservations with the Königssee Shipping Company
T: +49 8652 9636 96
For further information on accessibility, please visit the Königssee Shipping Company website (seenschifffahrt.de).
Accessibility: Trails
For further information on accessibility, please contact the Berchtesgaden National Park or visit the "Travel for All" website (reisen-fuer-alle.de).
Accessibility: St. Bartholomä Information Center
https://www.reisen-fuer-alle.de/infostelle_st_bartholomae_koenigssee_249.html?action=detail&item_id=3690
WHAT TO EXPECT
Easy walk with little incline.
Please note that the difficulty ratings given on the tour portals and signposts may vary in the terrain. Your tour planning should be adapted to your physical condition, which is why we ask you to always consider all factors and not ignore the signs in the terrain!
The difficulty levels indicated on the trail signs correspond to the trail categories of the DAV (German Alpine Association). This tour is marked in yellow and is therefore considered barrier-free. The trails are wide, have little or no inclines, and there is no danger of falling.
Please note: The pier is made of wooden planks.
TIP
A gem of this tour is the pilgrimage church of St. Bartholomä, located directly on the shore of Lake Königssee.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Usually free with the guest card of the valley communities (exceptions possible).
It's best to get off at the "Königssee" stop. From there, it's only a few meters (approx. 350 m) on foot to the boat departure point.
The following bus lines will take you to your destination:
From Berchtesgaden: Bus lines 840, 841, 843
From Schönau: Bus lines 843, 840
From Ramsau: Bus line 846 – Change at Berchtesgaden bus station/main station – Bus lines 843, 841
You can find the timetable information at www.bayern-fahrplan.de
This sustainable journey is not only good for the environment, but also saves you on parking costs. Have a safe trip!
Alternative: Winter timetable (Please note the timetables and possible changes.)
Last updated: July 21, 2024
Tips
Your route passes through a protected area
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Waypoints
Start point
Ferry Terminal
Get Directions
140 m
St. Bartholomew Pilgrimage Church, Königssee
Highlight • Religious Site
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Tip by
346 m
National Park Information Center St. Bartholomä
Highlight • Rest Area
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Tip by
1.46 km
Bench with a view of Lake Königssee
Highlight • Viewpoint
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Tip by
2.01 km
End point
Ferry Terminal
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
1.26 km
718 m
Surfaces
1.76 km
186 m
< 100 m
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Trail Reviews
🐟 After returning from Salet, we made a culinary stop at the small fish smokehouse – fresh smoked fish with a view of the lake: highly recommended! 😋 🌳 The half-hour walk around the St. Bartholomä peninsula was the perfect end to our day of hiking. 👣 Although there were many visitors, everyone was spread out nicely – and we only had to wait about 20 minutes for the next boat to Seelände. 🕰️🚢 A short, atmospheric walk in a stunning landscape. 🏞️💚
A lovely little circular walk mostly through the forest. The start and finish was the beautiful church of St. Bartholomä, which you can see from the boat. The boat trip only takes 30 minutes compared to the trip to Salet. The hike can be extended as desired...e.g. to the ice chapel.
After the ride with the Jennerbahn, we continued to Königssee. It was absolutely packed, but after about 30 minutes I was on the boat towards St. Bartholomä. Since I was quite late, I only did the 30-minute loop trail and then went a little bit south at the end. In the end, I sat in the beer garden until the endless queue for the return trip finally got shorter. Then it was back with the last boat. It was worth it for the view of the lake, even if it's a bit overcrowded. You should definitely bring some time for queuing.
Comments
July 7, 2022
From the Seelände on Lake Königssee, you can reach the St. Bartholomä peninsula by boat. There, you begin the circular walk, passing the pilgrimage church of St. Bartholomä, continuing past the National Park Information Center (accessible restroom) on a flat path directly to the wildlife feeding area
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