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Hike to Röthbachfall in the Alps of Berchtesgaden NP
Schönau am Königssee, Germany
4.8
2.5 mi
/ 200 ft gain
You will begin this hike by driving to the Tourist Information at the Königssee (https://goo.gl/maps/c3TF5kaSrov). Walk down past all of the tourist shops to the Königssee (lake). There will be a ticket booth for buying boat tickets. You need to take the electric boat across the Königssee in order to reach Röthbachfall, as there are no hiking trails along the lake.The boat tickets (as of Februa...
Mount Jenner Summit
Schönau am Königssee, Germany
0.5 mi
/ 500 ft gain
The Jennerbahn (an enclosed lift) will take you almost to the top of Mount Jenner. Buy a ticket at the booth at the entrance. It costs 32 euro, which is steep, however the views are incredible and it's very enjoyable to have lunch up there (there's a cafe). The alternative is to climb it from the bottom (6,148'), which we did see a few people doing.
The lift fits 2 people sitting next to each ...
Hike Halsam in Berchtesgaden National Park
Schönau am Königssee, Germany
5.0
4 mi
/ 1440 ft gain
Getting there:I would recommend flying into Salzburg (It's only 35 minutes drive from the national park), but you can also fly into Munich and take a train to get there (this might be the cheaper option, but not my much). It really just depends on when you go, so look at both options.The Hike:The hike begins at the National Park information point and goes up to Halsam, 1440 feet up. It's a stee...
Photograph and Hike Around Obersee, Bechtesgaden National Park
Schönau am Königssee, Germany
3 mi
Berchtesgaden National Park is one of the most beautiful places I've ever been. The pristine water, looming cliffs, and natural beauty perfectly complement one another (and the two main lakes Koenigssee and Obersee are even featured in the opening scenes of "The Sound of Music.") This is a great place for scenery, photos, light hiking, and delicious Alpen milk and cheese.
Tickets can be purchas...
Kehlsteinhaus - Eagles Nest
Berchtesgaden, Germany
0.9 mi
/ 334.6 ft gain
You arrive at the parkinglot just outside of the city Berchtesgaden. From there you can either buy a bus ticket to take a ~20 min drive up or you can choose to hike, which will take you approximately ~4 hours. Once arrived you can choose again. Take the elevator or once again choose to hike to the Kehlsteinhaus. Hiking up will take you around 45 min.Finally on the top of the Kehlstein at 1834m ...
Swim against the current in the Almkanal
Salzburg, Austria
Follow the pin on the map for getting there, walk to the right ride of the canal, jump in and let the current push you a couple of meters. Some people use it for swim training to swim against the current. Try it out.For getting out of the water, grab the left side of the canal (there is a part where the wall lowers) and pull yourself up. There is not ladder to get out, so make sure you don’t mi...
Hike Kapuzinerberg
Salzburg, Austria
4.0
2.8 mi
/ 492.1 ft gain
Starting at the Platzl (at the State Bridge) walk up Linzergasse, through the Franciscan Gate to Stefan Zweig Weg. The steep climb up the Kapuzinerberg is lined by stations of the cross chapels.Walk through the Felix Gate (1632) past the Paschinger Schlössl (where Stefan Zweig lived from 1919-1937) to the Capuchin Monastery, founded in 1599. A defense tower, the "Trompeterschlössl", used to sta...
Downhill Longboarding around Salzburg
Eugendorf, Austria
To get to the start of the track you have two choices: Take the bus number 130 or 140 from Salzburg central station to Eugendorf (get off at the roundabout with the McDonalds, the station is called Ischlerbahnstrasse) Hop on the S-train number 2 direction Seekirchen (get out in Eugendorf). From here it is a steep incline and ca 10min pushing until the beginning of the track. The bus brings you ...
Backcountry Ski Pillsteinhöhe
Tiefbrunnau, Austria
5.56 mi
/ 1970 ft gain
Right off the parking lot this trail starts with full immersion in Austria's beautiful country side. At roughly 2,800 ft the first challenge is crossing Weißenbach (creek) on a one person bridge. Across it the first meadow features three old cottages and 400 ft of elevation before disappearing in the woods for the next half mile to Mehlsackalm.The first third of this tour is north west facing s...
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