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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Bavaria
Landkreis Berchtesgadener Land
Schönau a. Königssee

View of Königssee – View of Watzmann loop from Schönau am Königssee

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
Bavaria
Upper Bavaria
Landkreis Berchtesgadener Land
Schönau a. Königssee

View of Königssee – View of Watzmann loop from Schönau am Königssee

Hard

4.7

(286)

1,128

hikers

View of Königssee – View of Watzmann loop from Schönau am Königssee

05:05

11.5km

880m

Hiking

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

Last updated: March 20, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 2.82 km for 114 m

After 3.59 km for 113 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

224 m

Seeklause - Triftsteg with a view

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The Königssee is separated from the Königsseer Ache in the far north by the Seeklause - a weir to regulate the lake with a wooden bridge for pedestrians and a …

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2.41 km

Ascent to Grünstein

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CLOSED due to flooding (2021.09.03)

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2.82 km

View of Königssee

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Great climb and a beautiful view at the summit 🥰

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2.88 km

Grünstein Hut

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We were only on the greenstone summit and then turned back in the hut. Very quaint and cozy.

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5

3.19 km

View of Watzmann

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Fabulous view, Watzmann cloud-free for once

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6.09 km

View of Watzmann and Watzmannhaus

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One of the many places from which you can get a good view of the Watzmann.

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6.28 km

View of Watzmann

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Shortly before/after the Grünstein you can enjoy this beautiful view of the Watzmann and the Watzmannhaus.

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9.01 km

View of Grünstein

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We did the tour in June 2025, and the heavy rain damage (mentioned in a 2021 comment) is no longer present.
You can complete the entire tour as described.

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11.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.44 km

4.60 km

976 m

382 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.54 km

2.64 km

2.31 km

1.41 km

425 m

140 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (1,410 m)

Lowest point (610 m)

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