The Bavarian Alps

Where Eagles Soar
 
Rare combination | Of challenging walking, Bavarian culture, and historical interest.
Spectacular views | Discover one of the most picturesque landscapes of the Alps.
Eagle’s Nest | Visit this mountaintop teahouse – a fascinating relic from the Third Reich.
Scenic sailing | Enjoy a relaxing boat trip across fjord-like Königssee.
Easy access | From the musical Austrian city of Salzburg.
What is included
  • 6 nights
  • 6 dinners
    6 breakfasts
  • luggage transported
  • route notes and maps
  • GPS navigation
  • The Bavarian Alps
    Where Eagles Soar
  • Pretty village of Ramsau
  • Route around Hintersee
  • Looking down from the Eagle's Nest
  • Beside Königssee
  • St Bartoloma on Königssee
  • Stop at mountain Hütten for refreshments
What is included
  • 6 nights
  • 6 dinners
    6 breakfasts
  • luggage transported
  • route notes and maps
  • GPS navigation
 

Holiday information

 

A walking holiday in the Bavarian Alps

Expect top-notch, traditional gastronomy, high-quality hotels and stunning Alpine scenery on this self-guided, hotel-to-hotel walk. After some challenging routes, enjoy a relaxing sail across fjord-like Königssee.
As steeped in history and Bavarian culture as it is in Alpine splendour, the walkers' paradise of Berchtesgadener Land lies enfolded within the granite embrace of the mighty Watzmann Mountain and its eight lofty companions. At their feet, tucked into the folds of the valley like an emerald in a cluster of diamonds, beguiling Lake Königssee stretches silently into the monolithic shadows beneath the ever-vigilant eye of the Eagle's Nest, perched 1,200 metres above.

From picture-postcard Ramsau with its dramatic Wimbach Gorge and beguilingly beautiful Hintersee to the heady high pastures (Almen) of the Jenner Mountain and the shores of Königssee, this holiday immerses you in one of the most picturesque landscapes of the Alps through which the long-distance SalzAlpenSteig path runs like a timeline thread revisiting the salt-mining history of Berchtesgaden. Along this 'white gold' trail, you travel between hidden lakes and deep-cut valleys to where eagles soar above the summit of Germany's most majestic mountain.

Two high-quality, Alpine-lodge-style hotels with views to the mountains and over the valleys, provide a welcoming base for your Berchtesgadener Land exploration. With excellent traditional dining, luxurious rooms and pampering spa facilities, challenging days are rewarded with relaxing evenings and restful nights in the peaceful embrace of the mountains.

 

Itinerary

The key to Inntravel holidays is flexibility. You can start on the day of your choice, and are free to add extra nights.

You will be given a guest card at both hotels, entitling you to free travel on most local trains and buses. Pay locally for cable-car tickets.
  • The average maximum daytime temperatures and monthly rainfall relate to the nearest weather station and are intended as a guide only.
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  • Arrival in Ramsau
    Night 1: at Berghotel Rehlegg (the first of three nights here).
    As your first night’s accommodation is on the day of travel, Day 1 is your first day of walking.
  • Choice of walks from Ramsau: 14km to 16km

    Hintersee walk: 16km, 5.5hrs; 550m ascent/descent
    Climb above the imposing Wimbach Gorge along the side of the Hochkalter mountain range to reach an eagle's eye viewpoint over the hidden lake of Hintersee before descending to circumnavigate its scenic shore.

    Blaueishütte walk: 15.5km, 6hrs; 1030m ascent/descent
    For a truly spectacular table with a view, ascend steeply to the panoramic terrace of the Blaueishütte which sits at 1,680 metres above sea level, nestling in the crook of sheer cliffs, its terrace looking out over the Hintersee sparkling far below, and above to the blue glacier from which it gets its name.

    Wimbach Gorge walk: 14km, 4.5hrs; 480m ascent/descent
    Descend into the Wimbach Gorge itself on wooden walkways alongside gushing waterfalls before following this scenic valley which lies between the Watzmann and the Hochkalter mountain ranges, to a remote Hütte where you might like to pause for lunch at the foot of the mountains.
    Hintersee
    Hintersee walk: 16km
    Blaueishütte walk: 15.5km
    Wimbach Gorge walk: 14km
  • Ramsau to Schönau am Königsee: 17km, 6.5hrs; 1040m ascent/980m descent
    Your onward journey from Ramsau follows a scenic path across the low meadows of the Lattengebirge mountains to reach the panoramic Soleleitungsweg which traces the contours of the valley on a splendid walk superlatively dubbed ‘God’s Balcony’. You then descend to cross the valley floor and begin your woodland ascent to the Grünsteinhütte, from where the effort of the climb is rewarded with your first sight of the jaw-dropping beauty and drama that abounds in your final destination. From your vantage point on the side of the Watzmann, gaze upon the Jenner and Schneibstein mountains; the pine covered Hagengebirge range; and the glittering tip of emerald Lake Königssee, all of which await you. Your target, where you spend the last three nights, is the Alpenhof in Schönau am Königssee.
    Ramsau to Schönau: 17km
    Views en route to Schönau
  • Choice of walks from Schönau am Königssee: 9.5km to 19km

    Eagle’s Nest walk: 9.5km, 3.5hrs; 490m ascent/250m descent
    Ascend through forest to a low ridge of the Hoher Göll mountain range and the base of the Kehlstein, to reach the Dokumentation Obersalzberg where the compelling history of Berchtesgaden during the Third Reich is chronicled. From there, a special bus climbs the 7km of intestinal mountain road to reach a tunnel and elevator inside the mountain which take you to the Kehlsteinhaus, or Eagle's Nest, now a popular tourist destination with its jaw-dropping views over Berchtesgaden National Park to the Alps and the Salzburg basin.

    Lakes walk: 19km, 6.5hrs; 640m ascent/descent
    Sail the beautiful, fjord-like Königssee (pay locally) to reach its furthest shore, from where a short walk takes you to Obersee, a hidden lake whose still surface reflects the granite splendour of the Hagen mountains. Follow a path to its furthest shore where a Hütte sits overlooking the water. Continue your boat ride to St Bartholomä where a path leads from behind its iconic pilgrims’ church to a viewpoint over the Eiskapelle, a dome-like glacier at the foot of the east face of the mighty Watzmann. (The walk between the hotel and the dock is 2.5km each way, the Obersee walk is 8km and the Eiskapelle walk is 6km, making a total of 19km.)

    Mount Jenner walk: 16km, 5.5hrs; 430m ascent/1050m descent
    Take the Jenner cable car to the 1874-metre summit of Mount Jenner, from where you gaze down onto the shimmering emerald waters of Lake Königssee lying at the foot of the sheer east wall of Watzmann. Your route continues through granite peaks, pine-covered slopes and flower-filled meadows where the tinkling bells of grazing cattle provide a gentle soundtrack to nature's stunning canvas in the high Almen. (The elevation chart below only shows the route from the top of the cable car, not the route between the hotel and the lower cable-car station. If you prefer, you can take a bus for this leg, thus shortening the day to 12.5km)
    Eagle’s Nest walk: 9.5km
    Views from the Eagle's Nest
    Lakes walk (Obersee): 8km from far shore
    Lakes walk (Eiskapelle): 6km from St Bartholoma
    Take the cable car up Mount Jenner
    Mount Jenner walk (from top cable-car station): 12.5km
 

Accommodation

Your days of walking are rewarded with relaxing evenings in beautiful, Alpine-lodge-style hotels.

Please note: most beds in German hotels are normally one large base with two mattresses/duvets. We refer to these as 'Austrian Twins' and they are locally regarded to serve requests for both double and twin bedded rooms. Separate twin beds or traditional double beds with one large mattress are rare and cannot be guaranteed.
 
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  • 6 nights: 01 June 2025 - 01 October 2025 & 01 June 2026 - 01 October 2026

    Start any day | End by latest date(s) shown above

    Starting Price Single room
    1 - 20 Jun 2025 £1660 £330
    21 Jun - 31 Jul 2025 £1715 £330
    1 - 31 Aug 2025 £1635 £330
    1 - 25 Sep 2025 £1735 £335
    1 - 20 Jun 2026 £1755 £350
    21 Jun - 31 Jul 2026 £1810 £350
    1 - 31 Aug 2026 £1725 £350
    1 - 25 Sep 2026 £1830 £355
    3rd & 4th person discount -£30 to -£32
    Single traveller supplement £30 to £32

    Includes accommodation, meals and services integral to the holiday as described, plus walking notes and maps, but no travel from the UK, nor any connecting travel from the airport unless stated below.

    Book your flights through us and we'll find the best route and times to suit you. Please contact us to find out more about our flight booking service. We can also book connecting travel - see below.

    6 nights: 01 June 2025 - 01 October 2025 & 01 June 2026 - 01 October 2026

    Start any day | End by latest date(s) shown above

    Starting Price Single room
    1 - 20 Jun 2025 £2350 £330
    21 Jun - 31 Jul 2025 £2405 £330
    1 - 31 Aug 2025 £2325 £330
    1 - 25 Sep 2025 £2425 £335
    1 - 20 Jun 2026 £2480 £350
    21 Jun - 31 Jul 2026 £2540 £350
    1 - 31 Aug 2026 £2455 £350
    1 - 25 Sep 2026 £2560 £355
    3rd & 4th person discount -£45 to -£48
    Single traveller supplement £45 to £48

    Includes all elements in the 'walk price', plus standard-class travel by Eurostar from London St Pancras to either Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, or Lille, with onward travel as described below.

    Included travel from the UK: UK–Amsterdam (Eurostar), Amsterdam–Rosenheim (Nightjet sleeper), Rosenheim–Berchtesgaden (regional rail) approx. duration 22h30 plus 0h15 taxi transfer. Home, Berchtesgaden–Rosenheim (regional rail), Rosenheim–Amsterdam (Nightjet sleeper), Amsterdam–UK (Eurostar), approx. duration 23h30 plus 0h20 transfer from hotel.
    > More about 'by rail' prices
    > The 'rail experience': what to expect

    If you book your holiday less than 6 months in advance of your travel date, seats may no longer be available at the tariffs on which our prices are based, but we may be able to offer you seats on the same services at a supplement.

    6 nights: 01 June 2025 - 01 October 2025 & 01 June 2026 - 01 October 2026

    Start any day | End by latest date(s) shown above

    Starting Price Single room
    1 - 20 Jun 2025 £1835 £330
    21 Jun - 31 Jul 2025 £1890 £330
    1 - 31 Aug 2025 £1810 £330
    1 - 25 Sep 2025 £1910 £335
    1 - 20 Jun 2026 £1940 £350
    21 Jun - 31 Jul 2026 £1995 £350
    1 - 31 Aug 2026 £1910 £350
    1 - 25 Sep 2026 £2015 £355
    3rd & 4th person discount -£175 to -£185
    Single traveller supplement £175 to £185

    Includes all elements in the 'walk price', plus a return Channel crossing between Folkestone and Calais with LeShuttle for your party and one car.

    We also include a transfer back to the first hotel at the end of your holiday to collect your car.
    > More information about travelling self-drive

    A supplement of approximately £65 per car per single journey applies for travel at key dates over Easter, while from May onwards a supplement of approximately £42 per car per single journey applies for travel over public holidays and at weekends during school holidays. See the self-drive page or contact us for more details.

  • Room upgrades (£ per person per night)

    Berghotel Rehlegg, Ramsau
    Superior: 01 Jun - 01 Oct 2025 £53
    Superior: 01 Jun - 01 Oct 2026 £56
    Alpenhof, Schönau am Königssee
    Deluxe (Alpenrose) Austrian twin: 01 Jun - 01 Oct 2025 £24
    Deluxe (Alpenrose) Austrian twin: 01 Jun - 01 Oct 2026 £25

    Extra nights (£ per person per night) in a double or single room

    Berghotel Rehlegg, Ramsau (with dinner) Double room Single room
    01 Jun - 01 Oct 2025 £185 £301
    01 Jun - 01 Oct 2026 £195 £317
    Alpenhof, Schönau am Königssee (with dinner) Double room Single room
    01 Jun - 01 Oct 2025 £185 £185
    01 Jun - 01 Oct 2026 £195 £195
  • Prices below are based on 2 people travelling together. If you are travelling solo or as a party of 3 or more and our arrangements include a taxi, please contact us for prices; additional passengers often pay less.

    Where a price range is given, the price you pay depends on your date of travel.

    Connecting travel options - flying via Munich

    Outward route Price per person Latest flight
    arrival time
    rail Munich Airport to Berchtesgaden (3h05), taxi Berchtesgaden to hotel (0h15) £55-£57 1600
    Homeward route Price per person Earliest flight
    departure time
    taxi hotel to Berchtesgaden (0h10), rail Berchtesgaden to Munich airport (3h05) £50-£52 1230

    Connecting travel options - flying via Salzburg

    Outward route Price per person Latest flight
    arrival time
    direct taxi Salzburg airport to hotel (0h30) £58-£60 flexible
    Homeward route Price per person Earliest flight
    departure time
    direct taxi hotel to Salzburg airport (0h35) £50-£52 flexible
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