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Berchtesgaden National Park

The Berchtesgaden National Park is located in southeast Germany in the Free State of Bavaria and borders on the Austrian state of Salzburg. The park was founded in 1978 and, covering a surface of 210 km² or 81 sq. miles, it is state property in its entirety. Its high mountain landscapes are characterized by extensive forests and steep rock faces.

Nature's laws apply here. The setting is awesome: rugged cliffs, dense forests, deep gorges and glaciers are complemented by idyllic pastures and gentle valleys.

In Germany's only alpine national park, the fauna and flora are left alone. Visitors experience a world threatened by extinction, a world that is protected here and scientifically studied.

In this manner we are preserving today a piece of the past for the future.

Hiking in the Berchtesgaden National Park appeals to all: some may prefer a relaxed stroll through the valleys, whereas others are drawn to the challenge of the high peaks.

Generally speaking, the main idea is to exercise on alpine terrain and that one should follow the advice of the mountain rescue staff and of the hut personnel.

Good walking shoes, waterproof and warm clothing, as well as an adequate map with which to plan the route are indispensable!

Important addresses

Nationalpark-Haus Information Center
83471 Berchtesgaden Franziskanerplatz 7 Tel. +49/(0)8652/64343 Fax +49(0)8652/69434
Open year-round 9.00 to 17.00, not on Sundays.

Nationalpark-Information-Office Königssee
in the former station in Königssee, 83471 Schönau am Königssee Tel. 08652/62222
Open from mid-May to mid-October.

Nationalpark-Information-Office Wimbachbrücke
at the Wimbachbrücke parking-lot Wimbachweg 2, Ramsau
Open year-round 9.00 to 17.00, not on Sundays.

Nationalpark-Information-Center Klausbachhaus at Hintersee
at the entrance to "Hirschbichl"-valley Ramsau, Hintersee, Tel. 08657/1431
Closed from November till Christmas, other time daily 9.00 to 17.00, not on Sundays.

For general information: Nationalparkverwaltung Berchtesgaden
Doktorberg 6, 83471 Berchtesgaden, Tel. 08652/9686-0 Fax 08652/9686-40

E-Mail
poststelle@nationalpark-berchtesgaden.de