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Königssee – Rinnkendlsteig Königsee Runde von Königssee

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Königssee – Rinnkendlsteig Königsee Runde von Königssee

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August 29, 2022

Königssee – Rinnkendlsteig Königsee Runde von Königssee

Hard

06:40

17.4km

2.6km/h

830m

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Overview

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.

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 7.41 km for 3.33 km

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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Bus stop

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434 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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569 m

Lake Königssee

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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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6.54 km

St. Bartholomew Pilgrimage Church, Königssee

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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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8.10 km

View of Königssee from Rinnkendlsteig

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Descriptions must be observed - a head for heights, sure-footedness and alpine experience are required for the Rinnkendlsteig.

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11.5 km

Kührointalm and Memorial Chapel

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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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12.4 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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14.6 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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15.4 km

View of the start of the Königssee bobsleigh track and Schönau

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Nice view of the start of the bobsleigh run on Königssee

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17.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.41 km

4.68 km

3.37 km

1.77 km

1.05 km

447 m

383 m

339 m

Surfaces

5.41 km

4.87 km

4.47 km

1.71 km

794 m

189 m

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Königssee – Rinnkendlsteig Königsee Runde von Königssee

Seeklause - Triftsteg with a view

Lake Königssee

St. Bartholomew Pilgrimage Church, Königssee

View of Königssee from Rinnkendlsteig

Kührointalm and Memorial Chapel

View of Watzmann and Watzmannhaus

View of Grünstein

View of the start of the Königssee bobsleigh track and Schönau

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