A visit to the Berchtesgaden National Park– that means letting 'pure nature' wash over you and getting some fascinating insights into an ecological paradise. The park is one of the oldest nature reserves in the Alps and part of UNESCO's Berchtesgadener Land Biosphere Reserve. Those who are en route here, and are prepared to experience this with all their senses, will be spellbound by the high mountains, the green alpine pastures, the deep valleys and the crystal-clear mountain rivers in the reserve. At approx. 21,000 hectares, the conservation area is a piece of unadulterated mountain nature on which Man does not encroach. Thus a unique variety of flora and fauna has been able to reestablish itself.
With a network of over 250 kilometres of hiking trails and tracks...
...this national park is a genuine paradise for customers who like to be out there in unspoiled Nature. Throughout the year, guided tours on various themes are also on offer. With a bit of luck, your customers may be able to watch marmots and/or golden eagles here, and admire gentian and edelweiss too.
Visible from afar, the Watzmann...
...sits enthroned above it all; with its height of 2,713 metres and its distinctive shape, it is the landmark of Berchtesgaden. Hikers and climbers can go on tours at all levels of difficulty on the Watzmann massif, from easy walks – for example on the Grünstein – to high-altitude mountain tours. At the foot of the Watzmann lies the Königssee (www.berchtesgaden.de/koenigssee), which extends like a beautiful fjord between steeply towering rock faces. The Königssee can only be explored on the water – with a pleasure boat.
At the foot of the Watzmann is the Königssee...
...which stretches like a fjord between steep rock faces. The only way to see it is by boat.
The so-called Steinerne Meer ('Rocky Sea') a karst plateau, extends between the Watzmann, the Königssee...
...and the Hochkönig. It is the largest massif in the Berchtesgaden Alps and has its resemblance to a petrified sea of undulating waves to thank for its name. Experienced mountain hikers in particular appreciate the challenges in this area.
Those who would like to experience the most beautiful views...
...out over the Königssee and the national park without all the strenuousness of the climb can simply take the Jennerbahn: from the lower terminus by the lake it goes up to a height of 1,800 metres – right into the middle of the skiing fun in winter, for a high-altitude hike in summer, or just simply to enjoy the breathtaking panorama.
Visitors who would like to learn more ...
...about the nature and history of the park can immerse themselves even more deeply in the world of the Berchtesgaden National Park with some exciting exhibitions and events in the 'Haus der Berge'
Tel.: +49 86 54 77 50 0
E-mail: info@berchtesgadener-land.de
Tel.: +49 86 52 97 90 60 0
E-mail: hausderberge@npv-bgd.bayern.de
