Wichtelweg Zinken

Your starting point is the free parking lot at the North toll station on Rossfeld Panorama Road. From here, follow the well-marked, wide gravel trail as it climbs gently uphill. After just a few minutes, you’ll reach the first of seven Wichtel stations, where fun activities keep kids entertained along the way.

The trail winds through patches of forest and across open mountain meadows, with beautiful views opening up time and again over the Berchtesgaden valley and the surrounding mountains. Benches and rest areas along the way invite you to take a break. The steady climb is manageable but does require some stamina, with a total elevation gain of about 186 meters.

After about an hour at a leisurely pace, you’ll reach Zinkenstüberl at 1,323 meters. Stop for a relaxing break and enjoy regional specialties. There’s also a small petting zoo with rabbits and Herkules, the resident pig. Kids who complete all the stations along Wichtelweg can look forward to a small reward.

For a little extra adventure, take a short detour to the summit of 1,336-meter Zinkenkopf, also known as Zinkenkogel in Austria.

Return to the parking lot along the same route. Allow about two and a half hours for the entire hike, including breaks and time at the activity stations.