Lake Königssee to Lake Chiemsee with Charm

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.

Details about the mountain hiking holiday between Lake Konigssee to Lake Chiemsee with Charm

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.

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 highlights of the Lake Konigssee to Lake Chiemsee walking holiday at a glance:

• 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 refreshment and a cultural highlight.

• Berchtesgaden National Park: ‘Let nature, be natural’ – that’s the motto of the 210 km2 national park around Watzmann. You notice that here with every breath and all of your senses.

• Sparkling lakes, rushing gorges: Whether it is the 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.

• The Chiemsee is also known as the ‘Bavarian Sea’: 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.

Worth knowing about the hiking tour around Lake Konigssee to Lake Chiemsee with Charm

The areas in the Chiemgau Alps are 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 sure-footedness. The stages are supplemented by bus and cable car rides, and more straightforward alternative routes are often possible.

Route summary

Hiking tours with a walking time between 4 to 6 hours await with smaller steep ascents, for which a good basic fitness level is required. In addition to the high-altitude paths, there are more leisurely alternative options on offer. You walk along nice hiking trails and forest paths. In some places, surefootedness is required.

This tour has been graded as Challenging. Find out more about our walking holiday difficulty levels.

About our active holidays with charm

On our ‘Hiking Tours with Charm’, you can enjoy the full service of our active holidays while staying in very special accommodations 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.