Berchtesgadener Alpen
Description
The Berchtesgaden Alps is one of the highest areas in Germany. Around the pitturesque Königsee rise the bare jagged mountains, as pimples out of the green woods and meadows. Watzmann is the highest mountain here (2.713 m), just a little lower than the Zugspitze, but 100% German.
This part of the Northern Limestone Alps intrudes into Austrian territory, more or less like a bag. The area is not far from Salzburg. The Berchtesgadener Alps continue on the Austrian side of the border, and the highest summit here is the Hochkönig, 2.941 m.
One of the attractions is the Steinernes Meer, the stony sea, a barren plateau with rocks, rocks, rocks.
Yes, walking is excellent here. Not only because of the many (more than 40) huts. But also because of the variety of trails, from easy to very challenging. The geological origin of the mountains is karst, and this means lots of hard rock and ... klettersteige, if you like them. Bonus is the relative calmness on the Austrian side, since the masses are draw to the areas with the big names, further south.
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Books
United Kingdom
2018
- Walking in the Bavarian Alps
- 70 mountain walks and treks in southern Germany Read more
- Also available from:
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
Netherlands
2018
- Wandelgids Beieren - Walking in the Bavarian Alps | Cicerone
- Guidebook to mountain walks and treks in the Bavarian Alps, on the border of Germany and Austria, between Lake Constance and Berchtesgaden. Accessible from Munich, Salzburg and Innsbruck, these 70 routes range from half-day walks to 3-day hut-to-hut treks. Highlights include the Königssee and Breitach, Partnach and Höllental gorges. Read more
Netherlands
2014
- Walking in the Bavarian Alps
- Guidebook describing a both valley and mountain walks and treks in the Bavarian Alps. 85 walks are covered, including graded mountain routes, gentler valley walks, hut-to-hut routes and two multi-day tours, arranged by region with practical information on transport, accommodation and the like. Since the last edition of this guide many of the... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
Belgium
2014
- Walking in the Bavarian Alps
- Guidebook describing a both valley and mountain walks and treks in the Bavarian Alps. 85 walks are covered, including graded mountain routes, gentler valley walks, hut-to-hut routes and two multi-day tours, arranged by region with practical information on transport, accommodation and the like. Since the last edition of this guide many of the... Read more
Netherlands
2017
- Griechenland: Trans Kreta E4
- Kein Geheimtipp und dennoch etwas in Vergessenheit geraten ist das ber 500 km lange Teilst ck des europ ischen Fernwanderweges E4 auf Kreta. Bereits seit den 1970er-Jahren geh rt dieser Abschnitt zu einem der beliebtesten des l ngsten europ ischen Fernwanderweges und ist somit ein echter Trekkingklassiker.Wer gut markierte Pfade und verl... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
Belgium
2017
- Griechenland: Trans Kreta E4
- Kein Geheimtipp und dennoch etwas in Vergessenheit geraten ist das ber 500 km lange Teilst ck des europ ischen Fernwanderweges E4 auf Kreta. Bereits seit den 1970er-Jahren geh rt dieser Abschnitt zu einem der beliebtesten des l ngsten europ ischen Fernwanderweges und ist somit ein echter Trekkingklassiker.Wer gut markierte Pfade und verl... Read more
Netherlands
2017
- Wandelgids E4 Kreta Lefka Ori und Lasithi | Conrad Stein Verlag
- OutdoorHandbuch. 3. Auflage. Read more
Netherlands
- Watzmann
- Der sagenhafte Watzmann im südöstlichsten Zipfel Deutschlands ist dank seiner markanten Silhouette, seiner berüchtigten Ostwand und nicht zuletzt durch den fantastischen Königssee eines der deutschen Wahrzeichen schlechthin. Wie schafft es ein gerade einmal 2714 Meter hoher Berg zu einem solchen Bekanntheitsgrad, der ihn und den zu seinen Füßen... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
Belgium
- Watzmann
- Der sagenhafte Watzmann im südöstlichsten Zipfel Deutschlands ist dank seiner markanten Silhouette, seiner berüchtigten Ostwand und nicht zuletzt durch den fantastischen Königssee eines der deutschen Wahrzeichen schlechthin. Wie schafft es ein gerade einmal 2714 Meter hoher Berg zu einem solchen Bekanntheitsgrad, der ihn und den zu seinen Füßen... Read more
Netherlands
2022
- Wandelgids 11 Berchtesgadener Land | Rother Bergverlag
- Uitstekende wandelgids met een groot aantal dagtochten in dal en hooggebergte. Met praktische informatie en beperkt kaartmateriaal! Wandelingen in verschillende zwaarte weergegeven in rood/blauw/zwart. 51 Höhenprofile, 51 Wanderkärtchen im Maßstab 1:50.000 und 75.000, zwei Übersichtskarten im Maßstab 1:200.000 und 1:500.000. Mit extra... Read more
Netherlands
2022
- Wandelgids Maximiliansweg | Rother Bergverlag
- Bayerische Alpen - vom Bodensee zum Königssee. 21 Etappen. Mit GPS-Daten Rother Wanderführer. 1., Auflage. Read more
Netherlands
- Wanderland Schweiz 02. Trans Swiss Trail
- Das Wanderland Schweiz besteht aus 6 nationalen Routen und 51 mehrtägigenHighlights. Die Routen basieren auf dem bestehenden Wanderwegnetz und integrierenteilweise bereits bestehende Angebote wie beispielsweise Via Alpina, Jura Höhenweg,Via Jacobi oder Rheintaler Höhenweg.Alle 9 Führer sind mit Farbfotos, Karten und Höhenprofilen farbig reich... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
Belgium
- Wanderland Schweiz 02. Trans Swiss Trail
- Das Wanderland Schweiz besteht aus 6 nationalen Routen und 51 mehrtägigenHighlights. Die Routen basieren auf dem bestehenden Wanderwegnetz und integrierenteilweise bereits bestehende Angebote wie beispielsweise Via Alpina, Jura Höhenweg,Via Jacobi oder Rheintaler Höhenweg.Alle 9 Führer sind mit Farbfotos, Karten und Höhenprofilen farbig reich... Read more
Netherlands
- Over the Top & Back Again
- Book of the Year Bronze Award 2010 (travel essays category), ForeWord Magazine After hiking some of the world's great trails, Brandon Wilson was excited to hear about the Via Alpina, paths running across eight countries on the backbone of the Alps. Besides promising immersion into Alpine life and wilderness, it was the ultimate adventure. It... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
Belgium
- Over the Top & Back Again
- Book of the Year Bronze Award 2010 (travel essays category), ForeWord Magazine After hiking some of the world's great trails, Brandon Wilson was excited to hear about the Via Alpina, paths running across eight countries on the backbone of the Alps. Besides promising immersion into Alpine life and wilderness, it was the ultimate adventure. It... Read more
Netherlands
2011
- Berchtesgadener Alpen
- Die in der Südostecke Bayerns gelegenen Berchtesgadener Alpen ragen mit ihren neun selbständigen, den Talkessel von Berchtesgaden umgebenden Gebirgsstöcken herzförmig in das Salzburger Land hinein. Sie genießen in Bergsteigerkreisen traditionell eine besondere Wertschätzung: Angesichts einer mehr als 150jährigen bergsteigerischen und... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
Belgium
2011
- Berchtesgadener Alpen
- Die in der Südostecke Bayerns gelegenen Berchtesgadener Alpen ragen mit ihren neun selbständigen, den Talkessel von Berchtesgaden umgebenden Gebirgsstöcken herzförmig in das Salzburger Land hinein. Sie genießen in Bergsteigerkreisen traditionell eine besondere Wertschätzung: Angesichts einer mehr als 150jährigen bergsteigerischen und... Read more
Netherlands
2020
- Königssee, Nationalpark Berchtesgaden, Watzmann
- Die KOMPASS Wanderführer bieten neben spannenden Destinationen und tollen Wandertourenauch viele praktische Tipps und Zusatzinformationen wie z. Bsp. Sehenswürdigkeiten oder Einkehrmöglichkeiten.Alle Touren sind von den jeweiligen Autoren selbst erwandert und enthalten detaillierte Angaben zu Schwierigkeitsgrad, Höhenmetern und Gehzeit.De... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
Belgium
2020
- Königssee, Nationalpark Berchtesgaden, Watzmann
- Die KOMPASS Wanderführer bieten neben spannenden Destinationen und tollen Wandertourenauch viele praktische Tipps und Zusatzinformationen wie z. Bsp. Sehenswürdigkeiten oder Einkehrmöglichkeiten.Alle Touren sind von den jeweiligen Autoren selbst erwandert und enthalten detaillierte Angaben zu Schwierigkeitsgrad, Höhenmetern und Gehzeit.De... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
Maps
United Kingdom
- Haslital: Grindelwald - Engelberg 50K Hallwag Outdoor Map No. 5
- Haslital area, from Grindelwald to Engelberg, at 1:50,000 in a series from Hallwag covering Switzerland’s popular hiking regions on light, waterproof and tear-resistant maps highlighting long-distance paths: the nine national routes plus special regional routes, as well as other local hiking trails.Cartography is similar to that used both in... Read more
United Kingdom
- Bregenz F&B
- Indexed street plan of Bregenz extending north along the Bodensee coast to Lochau and Unter Hochsteg. Detail includes pedestrianised areas, railways, bus routes and cycle paths. Notable buildings are highlighted in red, and symbols indicate post offices, hostels, campsites and car parks.On the reverse is a 1:50,000 contoured map of the... Read more
United Kingdom
- Cinque Terre - Golfo del Tigullio: La Spezia - Sestri Levante - Rapallo - Genoa 50K IGC Map No. 23
- Cinque Terre - Golfo del Tigullio area of the Italian Riviera from genoa to la Spezia including Sestri Levante and Rapallo in a series contoured hiking maps at 1:50,000 with local trails, long-distance footpaths, mountain accommodation, etc. from the Turin based Istituto Geografico Centrale.Maps in this series have contours at 50m intervals,... Read more
United Kingdom
- Ebermannstadt E10
- Ebermannstadt in a series of GPS compatible recreational editions of the Bavarian topographic survey at 1:25,000, with waymarked hiking trails and cycling routes, campsites and youth hostels, etc. Coverage includes Gößweinstein, Waischenfeld, Wiesenttal, Pottenstein, Pretzfeld, Heiligenstadt i.OFr.Contours used in this map vary between 5 to 20m... Read more
United Kingdom
- Goms - Aletsch
- Goms - Aletsch area of the Bernese Oberland at 1:50,000 in a series from Hallwag covering Switzerland’s popular hiking regions on light, waterproof and tear-resistant maps highlighting long-distance paths: the nine national routes plus special regional routes, as well as other local hiking trails.Cartography is similar to that used both in... Read more
United Kingdom
- Hohe Wand - Schneebergland - Gutenstein Alps - Piestingtal - Lilienfeld F&B WK012
- Hohe Wand - Piestingtal - Triestingtal - Gölsental - Gutensteier Alpen – Lilienfeld area south-west of Vienna presented at 1:50,000 in a series of contoured and GPS compatible outdoor leisure map from Freytag & Berndt with hiking and cycling routes, mountain huts, campsites and youth hostels, local bus stops, plus other tourist information.To... Read more
United Kingdom
- Montreux
- Montreux - Col du Pillon area at 1:50,000 in a series from Hallwag covering Switzerland’s popular hiking regions on light, waterproof and tear-resistant maps highlighting long-distance paths: the nine national routes plus special regional routes, as well as other local hiking trails.Cartography is similar to that used both in Hallwag’s hiking... Read more
United Kingdom
- Transrhodopi - Long distance hiking and biking trail From Trigrad to Ivaylovgrad
- Western Rhodope Mountains at 1:100,000 on a contoured GPS compatible map from Domino extending from just west of the Pirin National Park to Asenovgrad in the north-east. The map is double-sided with a good overlap between the sides. Topography is shown by contours at 50m intervals with relief shading and spot heights, plus colouring for... Read more
United Kingdom
- Berchtesgaden – Bad Reichenhall – Königsee K+F Outdoor Map 8
- Berchtesgaden - Bad Reichenhall - Königsee area of the German Alps at 1:35,000 from Kümmerly+Frey in a series GPS compatible, double-sided maps printed on durable, waterproof and tear-resistant plastic paper; contoured, with hiking and cycle routes, other recreational activities, etc. Maps in this series are at a scale of either 1:50,000 or... Read more
United Kingdom
- Bad Reichenhall Q17
- Bad Reichenhall in a series of GPS compatible recreational editions of the Bavarian topographic survey at 1:25,000, with waymarked hiking trails and cycling routes, campsites and youth hostels, etc. Coverage includes Salzburg-Süd, Berchtesgaden, Bayerisch Gmain, Bischofswiesen, Marktschellenberg, Piding.Contours used in this map vary between 5... Read more
United Kingdom
- Val Venosta / Vinschgau K+F Outdoor Map 1
- Val Venosta / Vinschgau area in the Dolomites at 1:50,000 in a series of waterproof and tear-resistant, GPS compatible and contoured recreational maps from Kümmerly + Frey with both local and long-distance hiking and cycling trails, ski routes, sites for other outdoor pursuits, accommodation, bus stops, etc. Coverage includes the Ortles/Ortler... Read more
United Kingdom
- Konigssee R17
- Königssee in a series of GPS compatible recreational editions of the Bavarian topographic survey at 1:25,000, with waymarked hiking trails and cycling routes, campsites and youth hostels, etc. Coverage includes Berchtesgaden, Hoher Göll, Schönau a.Königssee, Watzmann, Steinernes Meer.Contours used in this map vary between 5 to 20m according to... Read more
United Kingdom
- Peloponnese Anavasi Road Atlas
- Road Atlas of the Peloponnese from Anavasi, in an A4 paperback format, with contoured, GPS compatible mapping at 1:50,000, very detailed road classification, hiking paths, and place names in both Greek and Latin alphabets.The main section of the atlas has 178 pages of detailed maps with contours at 100m intervals, altitude colouring and relief... Read more
United Kingdom
- Lake Maggiore - Lake Orta - Lake Varese K+F Outdoor Map 8
- Lake Maggiore - Lake Orta - Lake Varese area at 1:50,000 in a series of waterproof and tear-resistant, GPS compatible and contoured recreational maps from Kümmerly + Frey with both local and long-distance hiking and cycling trails, ski routes, sites for other outdoor pursuits, accommodation, bus stops, etc. An inset provides a small road map of... Read more
United Kingdom
- Olympus Geopsis 139
- Mt Olympus in a series of waterproof and tear-resistant hiking maps at scales varying from 1:50,000 to 1:10,000, with a UTM grid for GPS users. Contour interval varies depending on the scale, on most maps it is 20m. Relief shading, spot heights, springs, seasonal streams and, in most titles, landscape/land-use variations, e.g. forests,... Read more