Obersalzberg - Jennerbahn mid-station - Königssee parking lot

This stage starts at Berchtesgaden train station. With the station behind you, keep left at the roundabout and turn left after Hotel Schwabenwirt. Follow the Königsseer Ache toward Berchtesgaden Salt Mine until you reach the Obersalzbergbahn valley station. Take the cable car up to the mountain station. From there, follow the signs for the Carl-von-Linde-Weg toward Hochlenzer. Stay on the Carl-von-Linde-Weg, pass through a short tunnel, and then follow the trail signs toward Hinterbrand and Vorderbrand.

At Gasthof Vorderbrand, keep left and take the trail on your right up to Brandkopf. From the summit, enjoy magnificent views of Schönau, Watzmann, and Grünstein. Descend the other side on a narrow mountain trail, follow the road for a short distance, and then climb to the Jennerbahn mid-station. From there, follow the hiking signs along the Königsweg to Königsbachalm. This is your last chance to stop for a break before descending on the forest road via Hochbahn to the Jennerbahn valley station and Lake Königssee. Pass the valley station, cross the parking lot, and continue to the bus stop by the Tourist Information Office. This is where Stage 1 ends.