The route
Beautiful and well-marked walking trails, with only a few longer ascents requiring a good basic level of fitness and some sure-footedness.
If you love alpine meadows, fantastic views, and the feeling of being high up in the mountains, you will absolutely enjoy this tour.
Easy cancellation up to 35 days before departure
This tour is covered by our special easy cancellation policy up to 35 days before departure.
Itinerary
You arrive at your first hotel, located either in Schönau am Königssee or in the town of Berchtesgaden.
Hotel (example): Pension Brandtnerhof
After breakfast, a transfer takes you to the starting point of today’s walk. The trail begins in the forest and leads you to the idyllic Hintersee Lake. You’ll enjoy a pleasant walk into the heart of the national park, surrounded by steep rock walls rising on both sides. You then cross the border into Austria and follow the trail along the rushing waterfalls of the Seisenberg Gorge until you reach your destination in the Weißbach area.
Hotel (example): Hotel-Restaurant Seisenbergklamm
A short transfer takes you to Maria Alm, where today’s walk begins. Here starts the ascent into the Pinzgauer Grass Mountains – an area known for its gentle, rolling Alpine peaks and lush meadows. You’ll walk through a landscape where the trail winds over green hillsides, past flower-filled meadows and small, charming mountain huts. Along the way, you’ll enjoy spectacular views of the nearby Hohe Tauern mountains, whose majestic peaks form a dramatic backdrop.
The entire day feels like a journey through a chain of endless rolling summits, with each new viewpoint rewarding you with even more breathtaking scenery.
Overnight stay in Dienten am Hochkönig.
Hotel (example): Hotel Hochkönig
Today offers one of the most beautiful walks through alpine meadows. Beneath the steep, needle-shaped towers of the Mandlwand, you follow the trail along the foot of the Hochkönig massif towards Arthurhaus. Chamois, cows, horses, countless mountain huts, and impressive landscapes all add to the charm of this walk.
Overnight stay, if possible, at Arthurhaus near the Mandlwand. Alternatively, you stay in the nearby village of Mühlbach.
Hotel (example): Berghotel Arthurhaus
Enjoy the freedom – take a short walk to the surrounding huts, or hop on the bus to the nearby village of Mühlbach. If you’re staying in Mühlbach, you can take the bus up to Arthurhaus and explore the area.
Hotel (example): Berghotel Arthurhaus
In the morning, you walk up to the green, flower-filled alpine meadows of the Hochkönig region. The impressive Hochkönig massif opens up before you once again, offering magnificent panoramic views of the dramatic Alps and the rolling valleys below. Along the way, you follow the old miners’ trail, which winds through the hilly landscape and safely leads you down to the Salzach Valley.
Here you can enjoy the peace and quiet along the river and the surrounding forests before continuing to the town of Werfen. Nestled at the foot of the mighty Hohenwerfen Fortress, the town is an impressive sight with its towering walls and steep, forested slopes — definitely worth a visit.
Hotel (example): Hotel Pension Golling
To round off the week, another highlight awaits: a long ascent to the Torrener Joch mountain pass (approx. 1,700 m) and onwards to the summit of Jenner in Berchtesgaden, which rises 1,874 m above sea level. You’ll be driven into the beautiful Bluntautal Valley, surrounded by steep rock walls that give the valley a dramatic and majestic feel. You then walk up through lush forests and scattered alpine meadows, where you may spot blooming vegetation — and perhaps some local wildlife such as chamois or marmots.
At the top of Jenner, you’ll be rewarded with a breathtaking view over the surrounding mountains and the emerald-green Königssee far below. From here, you can truly take in the trails and valleys you’ve explored throughout the week. The descent back to the valley is made comfortably by cable car, giving you time to enjoy the panorama one last time.
Hotel (example): Pension Brandtnerhof
After breakfast, it’s time for your journey home.
- Tip -
While you’re in Berchtesgaden, we highly recommend visiting Kehlsteinhaus also known as the Eagle’s Nest, as part of your walking holiday.
Your tour ends in Berchtesgaden National Park, either at your hotel in Schönau am Königssee or in Berchtesgaden itself. From Schönau to Berchtesgaden, there’s a short 7-minute bus ride. From Berchtesgaden, another bus takes you to Dokumentation Obersalzberg – a 15-minute trip. It’s at Obersalzberg where you purchase tickets for the ride up to Kehlsteinhaus.
This impressive building on top of Kehlstein Mountain (1,834 m) was originally constructed as a diplomatic guesthouse for Hitler. He only visited a few times, and due to its extreme location, construction costs were astronomical. Today, the house stands as a well-preserved historical landmark — a reminder of another time.
Inside, you’ll find the famous stone fireplace seen in many photographs, along with a few historical exhibits from the Nazi era. The rest of the building has been converted into a modern German café. The view from the top is absolutely spectacular and best enjoyed outdoors. The journey up is made with special Kehlsteinhaus buses, which drop you off at the historic brass-lined elevator that takes you the final stretch to the top.
Book an extra night after your tour and spend the day visiting The Eagles Nest.
Dokumentation Obersalzberg is a museum focused on Hitler’s time in power, making it an excellent and insightful day trip for those interested.
Buses from Schönau and Berchtesgaden to Dokumentation Obersalzberg can be found here
Photos from the tour
Prices and dates
The Price includes
ACCOMMODATION
- 7 nights in charming 3-star hotels and country inns
FOOD & DRINK
- Breakfast every day
- 1 packed lunch (on the free day at Arthurhaus/Mühlbach)
HIKING
- 5-6 days hiking (approx. 75 km)
- Carefully prepared route information (in English)
- Access to the route in our GPS app, which also works offline (one access per person)
- Welcome meeting (usually takes place between 5:30 pm and 7:30 pm on the day of arrival. If you arrive later, a welcome package with all relevant information will be waiting for you at the reception.)
TRANSPORT
- Luggage transfer between accommodations
- Transfers as described in the itinerary
- Train journey from Werfen to Golling
- Ticket for the descent with the Jenner cable car
OTHER
- 24-hour local and international service hotline for the duration of the tour
- This is a packaged holiday and is therefore covered by The Travel Guarantee Fund - See which benefits this means for you - click here
GENERAL
- Possible tourist taxes in the hotels
- Handling fee EUR 20,-
- Travel insurance
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
The following can be selected on the booking form when you book your trip
- Half board (7x dinner)
- Private transfer to and from Salzburg Airport
Use the button "Calculate price" on this page to see what the tour will cost with your wanted inclusions.
PARKING
It is possible to park at or near the first hotel. Parking cannot be reserved in advance and must be arranged directly with the hotel (expect a price of around €10–20 per day).
Practical Information
The price is based upon two people sharing. It is also possible travel alone in a single room. Simply choose "1 person" in the booking form and it will automatically add the single room surcharge.
On this tour you will be on your own supplied with maps, route descriptions and luggage transfers. That means that your time is your own and you have plenty of time to enjoy the stages in your own pace.
Check the price quickly
You can quickly check the price of your desired trip without having to fill out any forms. Here’s how:
- Click on the "Calculate Price" button (you’ll find it in the "Dates and Prices" section) – this will take you to the first pages of the booking form
- Select your preferred date, number of people, room distribution, any extra nights, and any available add-ons you may want
- See the price
Get a quote
If you would like a flight included, or changes made to the trip, you can request a customized offer by clicking the "Get Quote" button at the top of the page. Remember to describe in detail what changes you would like.
The booking process
When you book the trip, we will begin booking hotels and arranging all the practical aspects of your tour. This process typically takes 5–8 working days, but in some cases it may take longer for certain bookings. If you arrange your own transportation, we recommend waiting until we have confirmed your booking before making any arrangements.
Dates
If you can select a date in the trip calendar (in the booking form), then this is a possible start date. We regularly update our trips with sold-out dates; these dates will then appear in red/grey and cannot be selected.
The flights to/from Munich or Salzburg are not included in the price. You can easily find a suitable flight via a flight booking engine such as Momondo or Skyscanner.
Notice: we recommend that you book with us and wait for the confirmation before you book your flights.
It works like this:
- You book your chosen holiday with us
- We confirm your holiday (usually within 3-5 business days)
- You arrange your transportation
Get a quote
If you prefer that we handle your flight, then we would be happy to arrange this for you. You simply book a quote below the map on this page and we will return with a quote as soon as possible (usually within 48 working hours). Please note that we add a handling fee of 45 euro to each flight and this means that the flight will be cheaper if you book it yourself.
By plane
Munich airport: from the airport by ‚S-Bahn’ in approx. 30 mins to ‚München Ost’ and from there by train in approx. 3 hours to Berchtesgaden (1x change of trains).
Salzburg airport: from the airport by public bus into the centre of Salzburg and from there by bus onwards to Berchtesgaden. Total journey time approx. 1 hour (1x change of buses in the centre of Salzburg).
By train
Arrival by train in Berchtesgaden. Then a short public bus ride to Schönau on Lake Königssee (7min). Bus connections approx. 1–2x per hour. Alternatively take a taxi directly to the hotel in Schönau. A taxi stand is located directly in front of the train station exit.
Parking
Please download the "Parkster" app for the public parking lots. At Königssee (Schönau) you can use it to buy an annual ticket for EUR 80. (you cannot pay for such a long period at the machine on site)
Near the hotel public underground parking (Berchtesgaden) approx. EUR 8 per day, public parking approx. EUR 80 per week, no advance reservation.
You will stay in double rooms at charming and carefully selected 3-star hotels and country hotels.
It is possible to book an extra night before or after the tour. Extra nights can be selected on the booking form.
Extra nights include breakfast.
Breakfast is included every day. It is easy to find lunch in the small villages before the walks and you will have plenty of choices for dinner in the local restaurants.
In Arthurhaus/Mühlbach there is a lunchpack included. If you stay at Arthurhaus we suggest you eat dinner at the hotel, as it is a country hotel in the mountains. You will have to book and pay for dinner locally.
Luggage transfer is included on this tour. Upon arrival at the first hotel you will be given luggage tags along with the rest of the welcome package. You fill out the luggage tags and put them on your bags where they will remain for the duration of the tour.
Your luggage is picked up from the hotel lobby around 9am every morning and will arrive at your next hotel at 6pm at the latest (often long before that). If there are any special exceptions to the luggage transfer you will be notified upon arrival.
Luggage transfer includes one bag per guest and the bags can weigh 20kg each.
Hiking in mountainous terrain such as the Dolomites and the Alps requires good preparation and respect for nature.
- Be in basic good physical shape before the trip
- Wear proper hiking shoes or boots
- Bring plenty of water and some food or snacks for the hike
- Dress appropriately for the conditions
- Use the provided map or GPS information (for example via the Bering Travel app) and stay on marked trails
- Bring a fully charged phone and a power bank
- Always check the weather forecast and the route before setting out as conditions can change quickly and your own safety should always come before reaching impressive viewpoints
On this tour it is possible to bring your dog. If this is of interest, please add it to the booking form and we will book it on your tour. - It is possible that there will be a small additional fee for bringing a dog at some hotels. This is paid locally at the hotels.
On this tour, you will receive the following documents:
Upon booking
Immediately after booking this trip, you'll recieve a pre-booking-email where you can get a complete overview of your booking. Once the tour is confirmed you get a confirmation email from us along with practical information about the tour.
One month before departure
You will receive a hotel list and final travel documents.
Upon arrival at the first hotel
You'll receive the welcome pack, which contains everything you need for the trip. There will be route descriptions, maps, luggage tags and specific local vouchers. The documents are in English.
Notice: On some tours it is necessary to either print the documents yourself or to bring them electronically.
On this journey there is a discount for children and people sharing a room with "two fully paying adults". The amount of discount depends on age; thus:
Children under 5.99 years: free
Children between 6 and 11.99 years: 50% discount
Children between 12 - 14.99 years: 25% discount
People from 15 years and up: 10% discount
Example 1
You are 2 adults and 1 child. Here it's very simple because you're staying in the same room. The child gets a discount compared to the prices above.
Example 2
You are 2 adults and 2 children (aged 5 and 13). Here you have two options. If you want to stay in two double rooms, it will be full price for all participants. If you want to stay in the same room (e.g. a family room), then both children will get a discount (free and 25% discount respectively).
Example 3
You are 2 adults and 3 children (age: 7, 13 and 15). In this case, you will probably need two double rooms where the youngest child sleeps with the parents. Therefore, there will only be a discount for the youngest child aged 7, who will receive a 50% discount.
Example 4
You are 3 adults who want to sleep in the same double room. The extra adult will receive a 10% discount.
Please note
It is important that you understand that it is your own responsibility when you choose to bring children on the tours. You should check the descriptions of the difficulty levels and decide whether the specific tour is suitable for your child.
We recommend taking out travel insurance that covers at least illness, accident, repatriation, lost holiday, luggage and liability. As a customer, you are responsible for taking out the necessary travel insurance to cover these costs.
Before taking out insurance, you should check whether you are already covered by travel or cancellation insurance through your home insurance company, credit card or similar - please note that there may be differences in insurance coverage.
After booking this trip, you get access to various discount schemes.
The climate in Bavaria is part of the continental climate zone with distince seasons. Ideal time for hiking holidays is hence in spring, summer and autumn.
Due to the location in the alpine foothills you can expect rainfall in summer. We recommend you always carry rain protection with you.
"We look forward to making your holiday dreams come true"
