Hiking & mountaineering

Unforgettable mountain hikes – for every skill level

Whether it’s an easy valley hike, a scenic high-altitude panoramic trail, a challenging mountain hike, or an alpine via ferrata through rugged rock – in Berchtesgaden, you’ll find your very own mountain nature experience.

Salt mine trails

Follow the trail of salt

Salt has been mined in the Berchtesgaden Salt Mine since 1571. Even today, you can still discover traces of the mining and transportation methods of that time while hiking along the salt and brine trails.

  • Dikes and information board on the Ramsau brine pipeline
    Bergerlebnis Berchtesgaden

    Soleleitungsweg Ramsau

    Ramsau
    • 5:00 h
    • 11,3 km
    • 312 hm
    • Nature Trail
    • Hiking
  • View from the brine pipeline walkway
    Bergerlebnis Berchtesgaden

    Soleleitung Berchtesgaden

    Berchtesgaden
    • 1:30 h
    • 4,6 km
    • 160 hm
    • Nature Trail
    • Hiking
  • Historical walk through Berchtesgaden

    Berchtesgaden
    • 1:30 h
    • 4,4 km
    • 88 hm
    • Nature Trail
    • Hiking
    • City Walking

Our hiking tips

Mountain time in Berchtesgaden
  • Berchtesgaden Loop Trails
  • Hiking by the water
  • Hiking with kids
  • Sarah's favorite hikes
  • Alpine pasture hikes
  • Salt and brine pipeline trails
  • Via ferratas
  • Mountain and alpine trails
  • SalzAlpenSteig
  • Mountain hut hikes
  • Mountain lifts
  • All hikes

Alpine Information Service

You’ll want to clear up a few things before you set off on your tour – like the current weather conditions, trail quality, or places to stop for a bite to eat.

Find the answers at the Alpine Information Service: several alpine advisors are available Monday through Friday from 4 to 6 PM, taking the time to personally answer your questions.

More activities

  • Cycling & mountain biking

    Explore cycling and mountain biking in Berchtesgaden with unforgettable routes like the Untersberg Loop or the Mozart Cycle Path. From relaxed riverside rides to challenging alpine climbs, every tour reveals new mountain adventures.
  • Winter

    Discover winter in Berchtesgaden with alpine and cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, winter hiking and sledding. Enjoy snowy forests, crisp mountain air and unforgettable alpine adventures in the heart of the Bavarian Alps.
  • Swimming & relaxation

    Unwind in Berchtesgaden with crystal-clear lakes, soothing wellness experiences and the healthy alpine climate of the Bavarian mountains.
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