Berchtesgaden National Park 9-day hiking tour, Bavarian Alps

Arrival at Münich airport. Reception of travelers and transfer by road to accommodation. Programme presentation.

Today we will enjoy a mid-level hiking route, crossing the impressive Wimbach river glacial valley , located next to the west face of the Watzmann (2713m), the highest mountain of the National Park and second highest of Germany.

Along the valley, you can see the amount of light gray and dolomite sediments deposited in the valley floor for thousands of years, sometimes resembling a snowy landscape. Our route ends at the Wimbachgries refuge, a nice and cozy place where we will spend the night.

Hundstod -meaning  “the death of the dog”- is the name of the mountain which marks the border between Austria and Germany and which we will take as reference to our right throughout the ascent from the Wimbachgries Hut, in this medium-high level route. We will walk for a large part of the day through an authentic limestone, between dolines and lapiaces, in a spectacular and wild alpine environment, with the sure presence of graceful marmots. We will spend the next two nights at the Kärlingerhaus Refuge.

Today you are offered two options: either taking the opportunity to have a slightly calmer day, being able to tour the surroundings of the Kärlingerhaus refuge and rest on its wonderful terrace, or continuing with the program and make the ascent to the summit of the Viehkogel (2157m), on the border with neighboring Austria, from where you have one of the best general views of the Berchtesgaden National Park. We will return to the same refuge again and in the afternoon we can swim in the nearby Funtensee lake or climb another small hill nearby to enjoy the spectacular views that this environment offers us. You decide today!

Precious day with a medium-high level mountain route, with impressive views of rocky walls, forests and glacial lakes. The road is especially narrow and full of sections with steep slopes provided with wooden stairs. Our end of stage will coincide with one of the most picturesque mountain huts and places in the National Park, the Wasseralm refuge (“the water pastures”), a wooden hut used by pastors in the area for a long time to pass the summer seasons with the cattle. The lack of amenities in this refuge is compensated by the beauty of the place and the kindness of the people who take care of it. It is a unique place, you will love it!

Today we enjoy a spectacular path, on medium-high level route, which crosses the vertical wall that forms the glacial cirque of the Obersee Lake. To end the day, we will climb to the Warteck summit, from where we will have the best views of the whole trekking, if the weather is good. Overnight at the Gotzenalm mountain, a perfect place to spend an restorative afternoon at the refuge and contemplate a beautiful sunset.

Today we have a long stage of medium-high level in which we will climb to the summit of the Jenner peak, one of the best known viewpoints on the edge of the Berchtesgaden National Park. With the final descent, we will reach the refuge of the first day, where we will spend the last two nights and pick up our luggage, enjoying a good and well deserved shower. We will also taste the authentic Bavarian cuisine here, in a very cozy environment and with the spectacular views of the Watzmann massif all around us

The beauty of the glacial valley formed by the Obersee and Königssee lakes is comparable to that of the Norwegian fjords. The calm of the pure waters of the lake, with the majesty of the east face of the Watzmann and the impressive panorama of vertical walls, green forests, waterfalls and crystal clear lakes, are just some of the attractions of this place.We will return for dinner and sleep at the same place as the previous day.

Today we will say goodbye, hoping you enjoyed this wonderful trek.