Exploring the National Park

Respect and protect nature

Berchtesgaden National Park is the only national park in the German Alps—and protecting its natural environment comes first. Help preserve this fragile landscape by following a few simple guidelines:

  • Take all trash with you.
  • Keep your dog on a leash.
  • Stay on marked trails.
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Sebi Grassl, Berchtesgaden National Park ranger

To help prevent conflicts between visitors and nature conservation, we ask you to follow the park’s guidelines at all times.

To protect nature, the following rules apply in the National Park:

  • Stay on designated trails.
  • Keep your dog on a leash.
  • Take your trash with you.
  • Leave wildlife undisturbed.
  • Cycle only on approved routes.
  • Keep noise to a minimum.
  • Do not use drones or other flying devices.
  • No camping or overnight stays outdoors.
  • Do not light fires.
  • Do not navigate waterways.
  • Do not damage or remove plants or animals.

Cycling in the National Park

You’re only allowed to cycle on designated routes within the National Park. You’ll recognize them by white signs with green lettering, showing destinations, distances, and elevation gain.

Our mountain bike routes in the park follow these designated paths —guiding you through the landscape while protecting nature at the same time.

Our mountain bike routes

Exploring with your dog

Dogs are very welcome in Berchtesgaden National Park—just be sure to keep them on a leash.

Please note: muzzles are required on boats operated by the Königssee fleet.

Hiking with your dog
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