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Two hikers on an alpine meadow with a view of the Friedenrath and Lake Chiemsee

From Lake Königssee to Lake Chiemsee with Charm

Peaks, alms and lakes in the Chiemgau Alps

8 Days / 7 Nights
Mountain Hiking
229  kg
CO₂-Emissions get compensated
Two hikers on an alpine meadow with a view of the Friedenrath and Lake Chiemsee

This hiking tour not only leads through two countries (Austria and Germany), but also connects two lakes that couldn’t be more beautiful and unique. The picturesque Königssee and the large, stately Chiemsee. In between there are lush alpine meadows, rustic huts and idyllic mountain villages. Let yourself go while hiking and switch of your thoughts.

After a journey of discovery at the Königssee in Bavaria you start! On the way to Lofer, take a look at the Hintersee before heading to Austria at the Hirschbichl. On day 3, a circular hike including a natural bathing area, pilgrimage church and impressive panoramas is planned, before day 4 goes over beautiful green alpine pastures to Reit and Winkl.

Then you’ve earned a day off! The lively Reit im Winkl invites you to stroll and enjoy, but of course hikes are also possible on this day, for example to the Fellhorn or Weitsee. Over the green, glittering Taubensee it does into the Achental and finally over the famous Kampenwand to the Chiemsee, the destination of this tour.

  • Mountain idyll on the Königssee with a view of the Watzmann: It is a germ among the lakes – equally beautiful and also a bit mysterious. Due to its location, it is best explored by boat. The world-famous St. Bartholomä with the unmistakable pilgrimage church is not only a great photo opportunity, but also a great spot for a refreshment and a cultural highlight.
  • Berchtesgaden National Park: ‘Let nature, be natural’ – that’s the motto of the 210 km2 national park around the Watzmann. You notice that here with every breath and all of your senses.
  • Romantic & panoramic alpine hikes: What could be nicer than putting on your hiking boots after a good breakfast and setting off? Nothing – especially when the stages contain such great views.
  • Sparkling lakes, rushing gorges: Whether Seisenbergklamm or Vorderkaserklamm – the impressive gorges where water shoots through were created thousands of years ago and have not lost their fascination to this day. To relax, it’s worth jumping into the clear water, the numerous lakes on this hiking tour are so inviting.
  • The Chiemsee is also known as the ‘Bavarian Sea’ and anyone standing on its shores understands why. The view leads endlessly over the water and its islands, above all Herrenchiemsee and Frauenchiemsee. Both islands are worth a visit, particularly the impressive castle on Herrenchiemsee and the Benedictine Abbey on Frauenchiemsee, which is known for the production of marzipan and liqueurs.

The areas in the Chiemgau Alps is ideal for hiking, as the paths are very well developed. The 12 to 19 km-long tours contain some climbs that require good hiking shoes and surefootedness. The stages are supplemented by bus and cable car rides, simpler alternative routes are often possible.

On our ‘Hiking Tours with Charm’ you can enjoy the full service of our individual active holidays while staying in very special accommodation with that extra something in the best location. That means you can look forward to luxury furnishings and decor in the local style, as well as cuisine at the highest level. Many of our hotels with charm also offer large pools and a wellness area where you can relax after a lovely day of hiking.

Itinerary at a glance

This tour connects two lakes that could hardly be more contrasting - the Königssee, nestled in the mountain ranges, and the expansive Chiemsee. Grandiose views await in the Berchtesgaden National Park and from the Loferer Steinplatte.
Day
01
Arrival in Berchtesgaden

Transfer to the starting point. Relaxed walking tour past lake Hintersee penetrating deep into National Park Berchtesgaden. Impressive scenery along the way. To the right the summits of Reiter Alpe and to the left mighty Hochkalterer mountains. Across alpine pastures and past the border at Hirschbichl, then down through white water gorge Seisenbergklamm into Saalach valley. Bus fare to Lofer.

Short bus ride to the Saalachtal valley. Follow the Saalachtal valley to Lamprechts cave (longest passage cave of Europe) and continue to St. Martin, home of the pilgrim church ‘Maria Kirchtal’. Walk up to the church in an idyllic side valley closely along the walls of Loferer Steinberge. On this beautiful trail you will soon reach the town Lofer, surrounded by numerous impressive mountain ranges.

Take the cable car up to Loferer Alm, where a high altitude path to the Steinplatten massif starts. Walk across alpine pastures and a lovely mountain forest to Loferer Steinplatte. The idyllic alpine pasture Winklmoos Alm is an ideal stop for a Bavarian ‘Brotzeit’. Well sustained you take the bus to Reit im Winkl.

Enjoy a tranquil day in the well known holiday resort ‘Reit im Winkl’. Take a circular hike and follow our hiking tip through the Klausenbachklamm gorge. In the afternoon, a visit to the schnapps museum and a stroll through the tranwail Bavarian village are worthwhile.

The ‘Eye of lake Chiemsee’ is the poetic name of lake Taubensee. This is easily understood when you see this idyllic mountain lake, nestling in a little basin of Rauhe Nadel on 1138 m. A fantastic walk from alpine pasture to alpine pasture and downhill into the valley Achental awaits you.

After a short ascent you walk through the forests up to the alpine pastures on Hochplatte and then to Kampenwand with views over the Lake Chiemsee. Continue on a trail from cabin to cabin beneath Kampenwand, which has a beautiful 12-meter high iron cross at the top. You will take the comfortable cable car down to Aschau, where you take a short train ride to the Lake Chiemsee.

Day
08
Departure or extension

Route information

Mountain Hiking

Daily walking tours between 4 to 6 hours with some short but steep climbs. Easier alternatives to the high altitude paths are given. You walk on well-maintained walking paths and forest lanes. Sometimes surefootedness required.

Prices & Dates

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Prices per person in EUR

Sustainably on the go

Offsetting your carbon footprint

229 kg
CO₂-Emissions get compensated
The total value of all emissions per travel and per person is carefully tracked using the CO2 calculator 'Carmacal,' which was specifically developed for tour operators. The individual components that make up this value are shown in the diagram. The overall impact is contributed to by accommodations, luggage transport, on-site catering, and activities, and it is fully offset through our climate protection projects.
Accommodation (68%)
Catering (14%)
Transport (15%)
Activities (3%)
100%

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation as already mentioned
  • Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer
  • Welcome briefing (German, English)
  • Transfer on day 2
  • 1 Uphill cable car fare from Lofer
  • 1 Uphill cable car fare Hochplattenbahn
  • 1 Downhill cable car fare Kampenwand
  • Carefully elaborated route description
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English)
  • App for Navigation and GPS-data available
  • Service hotline

Optional extras

  • Half-board evening meal (mostly multi-course, sometimes outside the property, payable with voucher, 6x, not in Prien).
  • Return transfer by minibus to Schoenau/Koenigssee every Saturday and Sunday (min. 2 persons), costs EUR 95 per person, EUR 29 per dog, reservation is necessary, ro be paid for in advance.

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • By train to Berchtesgaden then by bus or taxi (short ride) to Schoenau/Koenigssee (approx. 15 min., depending on starting hotel).
  • Munich or Salzburg airport.
  • Car parking: Public parking near the hotels for approx. EUR 5 per day or EUR 30 per week. No reservation requested.
  • Return to Koenigssee by train/bus, duration approx. 2.5 hrs. (1 change).

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
  • Special dates on request
  • Fares for public transport, for example from Winklmoos Alm to Reit im Winkl, approx. EUR 10 per person.
  • Train fare from Aschau to Prien/surroundings, approx. EUR 3 per person.
  • In category Hike&Charm you have two overnights in Lofer  instead of Weissbach. Therefore, you need two short bus fares, costs about EUR 4 per person forth/return.
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!

Join us in achieving greater sustainability by choosing our digital route book, rather than the printed version. As a small thank you we will give you a discount of €20 per room.

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation as already mentioned
  • Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer
  • Welcome briefing (German, English)
  • Transfer on day 2
  • 1 Uphill cable car fare from Lofer
  • 1 Uphill cable car fare Hochplattenbahn
  • 1 Downhill cable car fare Kampenwand
  • Carefully elaborated route description
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English, French)
  • App for Navigation and GPS-data
  • Service hotline

Optional

  • Half-board evening meal (mostly multi-course, sometimes outside the property, payable with voucher, 6x, not in Prien).
  • Return transfer by minibus to Berchtesgaden every Saturday and Sunday (min. 2 persons), costs EUR 99 per person, EUR 29 per dog, reservation is necessary, ro be paid for in advance.

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • By train to Berchtesgaden.
  • Munich or Salzburg airport.
  • Car parking: Public parking spaces, near the hotel, cost approx. EUR 40 to EUR 80 per week. No reservation in advance.
  • Return to Berchtesgaden by train, duration approx. 2 hours.

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
  • Special dates on request
  • Fares for public transport, for example from Winklmoos Alm to Reit im Winkl, approx. EUR 10 per person.
  • Train fare from Aschau to Prien/surroundings, approx. EUR 3 per person.
  • In category Hike&Charm you have two overnights in Saalfelden instead of Weissbach. Therefore, you need two short bus fares, costs about EUR 4 per person forth/return.
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!

Join us in achieving greater sustainability by choosing our digital route book, rather than the printed version. As a small thank you we will give you a discount of EUR 20 per room.

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation in hotels with charm
  • Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer
  • Transfer on day 2
  • 1 Uphill cable car fare from Lofer
  • 1 Uphill cable car fare Hochplattenbahn
  • 1 Downhill cable car fare Kampenwand
  • Welcome briefing (German, English)
  • Carefully elaborated route description
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English, French)
  • App for Navigation and GPS-data
  • Service hotline

Optional

  • Half-board evening meal (mostly multi-course, sometimes outside the property, payable with voucher, 6x, not in Prien).
  • Return transfer by minibus to Berchtesgaden every Saturday and Sunday (min. 2 persons), costs EUR 105 per person, EUR 39 per dog, reservation is necessary, ro be paid for in advance.

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • By train to Berchtesgaden.
  • Munich or Salzburg airport.
  • Parking: Public parking garage in Berchtesgaden, approx. EUR 70 per week.
  • Return to Berchtesgaden by train, duration approx. 2 hours.

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
  • Special dates on request
  • Fares for public transport: Weißbach – Saalfelden (there/back), Winklmoos Alm to Reit im Winkl, approx. EUR 20 per person
  • Train fare from Aschau to Prien/surroundings, approx. EUR 4 per person.
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!

Join us in achieving greater sustainability by choosing our digital route book, rather than the printed version. As a small thank you we will give you a discount of EUR 20 per room.

Our hotels

Relax in our charming accommodations along your walking tour

Our hotels

Relax in one of our charming accommodations on your walking tour

Our hotels

Relax in one of our charming accommodations on your walking tour

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