Straddling the border between Salzburg, Tyrol and Bavaria, the Chiemgau Alps offer a spectacular mix of dramatic mountains, idyllic Alpine meadows and charming holiday resorts. During your hike, you will constantly have the mighty landscape of the Alps in your sights. Along the trail you will pass several scenic spots, such as the crystal-clear Königssee, the picturesque mountain village of Reit im Winkl and Chiemsee – the so-called Bavarian Sea. In the evenings, relaxing accommodation with genuine Alpine character awaits you, where you can enjoy the peace and quiet after the day’s adventures.
Hiking in Germany from Königssee to Chiemsee
Highlights
- The idyllic lake Königssee
- Berchtesgaden National Park
- The incredible view over the beautiful landscape
- Lake Chiemsee, also known as the Bavarian Sea
Quick facts
| Travel duration: | 8 days/ 7 nights |
|---|---|
| Travel period: | 21/5 - 27/9 |
| Grade: | Medium. Average 4-5 h/ 10-15 km/ 300-700 m per day. Day by day trip grading, see "program" on each trip. 3 |
| Accommodations: | |
| Trip type: | Self guided walking holidays |
| Price example: | From €1,000 |
| Meals: | Breakfast |
Prices per person in EUR
Arrival days are Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, from May 21 to September 27.
8 days/ 7 nights From €1,000 Book your trip
| Period | Double Room - shared bed | Twin Room - separate beds | SGL - Single Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 2026-06-07 | €1,000 | €1,000 | €1,220 |
| 2026-06-08 2026-06-28 | €1,090 | €1,090 | €1,310 |
| 2026-06-29 2026-08-23 | €1,190 | €1,190 | €1,410 |
| 2026-08-24 2026-09-06 | €1,090 | €1,090 | €1,310 |
| 2026-09-07 2026-09-27 | €1,000 | €1,000 | €1,220 |
8 days/ 7 nights -charm From €1,450 Book your trip
| Period | Double Room - shared bed | Twin Room - separate beds | SGL - Single Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 2026-06-07 | €1,450 | €1,450 | €1,850 |
| 2026-06-08 2026-06-28 | €1,550 | €1,550 | €1,950 |
| 2026-06-29 2026-08-23 | €1,600 | €1,600 | €2,000 |
| 2026-08-24 2026-09-06 | €1,550 | €1,550 | €1,950 |
| 2026-09-07 2026-09-27 | €1,450 | €1,450 | €1,850 |
Price and what is included
- Accommodation 7 nights incl. Breakfast
- Detailed roadbooks in English (destination information, practical information and hiking route description day by day).
- 24 h emergency phone in case of emergencies
- Mobile app
- Digital maps
- Hiking route descriptions
- Practical information
- Luggage transport all days
- Transfer on day 2
- Cable car from Lofer
- Cable car Hochplattenbahn
- Cable car to Kampenwand
Single room rates:
- Single room rates apply when travelling in the company of others. If you are travelling on your own, in most cases there is an extra charge due to more expensive luggage transport. Contact us for price information
Optional extras
- Half board including a 3-course dinner, sometimes served at a different location than where you are staying.
- Transfer back to Schönau/Königssee, contact us for prices.
- Extra nights at any of the destinations you will visit.
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Schönau/ Königssee
Welcome to Berchtesgaden or Königssee! Here, the small village is surrounded by an incredibly beautiful landscape, with the crystal clear lake and the high mountains.
End the evening with a romantic boat trip on Lake Königssee.
Tomorrow the trip really begins!
Day 2 Hike from Schönau/Königssee to Weissbach – 19 km
The day starts with a more relaxed hike past Lake Hintersee, before continuing through Berchtesgaden National Park. The impressive landscape makes itself felt during today’s hike. During the day, you’ll have a great view of the Reiter Alpe and the mighty Hochkalterer mountains. Finally, you hike down towards the Saalach Valley, along the Seisenbergklamm. The evening ends in Weissbach/ Saalfelden.
19 km, + 500 m, – 500 m
Day 3 Hike from Weissbach to Lofer – 14 km
Today you will follow the Saalachtal valley towards the Lamprechts cave and then continue to the Vorderkaser gorge, where you will find a water source. During today’s hike you will also pass St Martin, one of the highlights of the day. You will then continue along a beautiful trail towards the town of Lofer, surrounded by many impressive mountain ranges.
14 km, + 320 m, – 370 m
Day 4 Hike from Lofer to Reit im Winkl – 16 km
You start the day by taking a cable car up to the Lofer Alm, where the day’s hiking trail towards the Steinplatten massif begins. You will hike through beautiful pastures and a fabulously beautiful forest, on your way to the Loferer Steinplatte. The idyllic Winklmoos Alm is a perfect stop for a Bavarian rotzeit. From here you take the bus to the final destination of the day, Reit im Winkl.
16 km, + 740 m, – 600 m
Day 5 Recovery day in Reit im Winkl - alternative 9 km
Today you have the chance to relax in the well-known holiday resort of Reit im Winkl. If you wish, you can take a short hike from Reit im Winkl up to Fellhorn. Another option is to take a walk to the Weitsee lake, where you can relax with a swim.
9 km, + 250 m, – 250 m
Day 6 Hike from Reit im Winkl to Unterwössen/Marquartstein – 16 km
Today the hike continues towards Lake Chiemsee. Today’s hike offers a beautiful alpine landscape that stretches far into the horizon. The last part of today’s hike goes down into the Achental valley, until you finally reach Unterwössen/Marquartstein.
16 km, + 700 m, – 840 m
Day 7 Hike from Unterwössen/Marquartstein to Prien – 12 km
The day starts with a short hike through a couple of forests to Hochplatte, before continuing to Kampenwand, which offers a great view of Lake Chiemsee. From here you then continue past picturesque Alpine huts, each more charming than the next. You can take a cable car down to Aschau if desired and then take a short train ride to Lake Chiemsee.
12 km, + 730 m, – 230 m
Day 8 Departure day
We at EverTrek hope you have had a great trip!
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Accommodations
During the trip, you will stay in selected 3 or 4-star hotels.
8 days/ 7 nights (3 alternatively 4-star hotels)
| Night | Place | Accommodation |
|---|---|---|
| Night 1 | Berchtesgaden | Hotel ***/ **** |
| Night 2 | Königsee | Hotel ***/ **** |
| Night 3 | Lofer | Hotel ***/ **** |
| Night 4 | Saalfelden | Hotel ***/ **** |
| Night 5 | Reit im Winkl | Hotel ***/ **** |
| Night 6 | Unterwössen | Hotel ***/ **** |
| Night 7 | Prien | Hotel ***/ **** |
Route map
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