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The Suzbergkaser at the Wasserfallalm
Bergerlebnis Berchtesgaden

Wasserfallalm

Near the Jennerbahn's midway station
  • Closed now
  • am Jenner
  • 1237m

Enjoy authentic alpine charm at Wasserfallalm—without the long climb. Located just a few minutes' walk from the Jenner cable car mid-station, the alpine pasture is the perfect starting point for a hike along the popular Königsweg trail.

Lower alpine pasture in the Jenner area

On the western slopes north of Jenner, Wasserfallalm sits at an elevation of 1,237 meters. It's an easy walk from the Jenner cable car mid-station along a well-maintained forest road. Alternatively, you can hike up from Lake Königssee via Hochbahn.

The western part of Wasserfallalm is also known locally as Strubalm. The alpine pasture marks the beginning of the popular Königsweg trail, which continues through several alpine pastures in the Jenner and Lake Königssee area, including Königsbachalm with its mountain restaurant.

Contact

Die WasserfallalmSeestraße 3 83471 am Jenner

Webcams in the area

  • Mittelstation Halbzeit
  • Jenner Ost

  • Mittelstation Halbzeit

  • Jenner Ost

Alpine summer in Berchtesgaden

The tradition of alpine farming

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  • Intangible Cultural Heritage

    Alpine farming plays an outstanding role in Berchtesgaden — economically, culturally, and in shaping the landscape. With its official inclusion in Bavaria’s register of Intangible Cultural Heritage, this unique form of land stewardship is now also recognized at the political level.

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    During Almabtrieb in Berchtesgaden, decorated cattle return from the mountain pastures to the valley as villages celebrate Alpine customs and Bavarian heritage.
  • Der Schüsselkas reift in namensgebenden Schüsseln

    Schüsslkas

    Schüsslkas is a traditional cheese specialty from Berchtesgaden, made on alpine pastures and produced almost exclusively in the southeastern Bavarian Alps.

  • Staying safe around cows on alpine pastures

    Learn how to behave around cows on alpine pastures in Berchtesgaden and enjoy safe, respectful hiking experiences across Alpine meadows and grazing areas.
Alpine summer
  • Bergerlebnis Berchtesgaden

    Via the Königsweg trail on Jenner to Priesbergalm

    Schönau a. Königssee
    • 4:00 h
    • 11,7 km
    • 437 hm
    • Hiking route
    • Hiking
  • Königsbachalm Mountain Restaurant
    Bergerlebnis Berchtesgaden

    Königsbachalm

    Schönau a. Königssee
    • Open today