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Hiking Trails Under 10 km in Nationalpark Berchtesgaden

15 routes in Nationalpark Berchtesgaden qualify, ranked below by how much walkers rate them. They average 4.7 km and 104 m (341 ft) of ascent.

That is 68 percent of the 22 routes we map in Nationalpark Berchtesgaden. They are shorter than the local average, 4.7 km against 7.8 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 104 m (341 ft) against 172 m (564 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.

Half-day routes: long enough to feel like a proper walk, short enough to leave the afternoon free. Most of these are on the gentler end, which makes the list a good starting point if you are new to the area.

Trails

Moderate

AV Weg 486 (Hochkalter)

Nationalpark Berchtesgaden · Bavaria

Distance
7.2 km
/ 4.5 mi
Elevation gain
158 m
Typical duration
1 hr 44 min
  • Alpine meadow
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

AV Weg 422 (Sagerecksteig)

Nationalpark Berchtesgaden · Bavaria

Distance
6.8 km
/ 4.2 mi
Elevation gain
150 m
Typical duration
1 hr 39 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

AV Weg 423

Nationalpark Berchtesgaden · Bavaria

Distance
2.0 km
/ 1.3 mi
Elevation gain
45 m
Typical duration
30 min
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

AV Weg 442

Nationalpark Berchtesgaden · Bavaria

Distance
9.3 km
/ 5.8 mi
Elevation gain
205 m
Typical duration
2 hr 15 min
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

AV Weg 444

Nationalpark Berchtesgaden · Bavaria

Distance
7.5 km
/ 4.7 mi
Elevation gain
165 m
Typical duration
1 hr 48 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

AV Weg 446 (Eiskapelle)

Nationalpark Berchtesgaden · Bavaria

Distance
2.7 km
/ 1.7 mi
Elevation gain
59 m
Typical duration
39 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

AV Weg 485

Nationalpark Berchtesgaden · Bavaria

Distance
5.3 km
/ 3.3 mi
Elevation gain
117 m
Typical duration
1 hr 17 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

AV Weg 492 [Kaunersteig]

Nationalpark Berchtesgaden · Bavaria

Distance
5.0 km
/ 3.1 mi
Elevation gain
110 m
Typical duration
1 hr 13 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Eingeschossener Steig

Nationalpark Berchtesgaden · Bavaria

Distance
0.5 km
/ 0.3 mi
Elevation gain
10 m
Typical duration
7 min
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Herz-Kreislauf Testwanderweg

Nationalpark Berchtesgaden · Bavaria

Distance
7.5 km
/ 4.7 mi
Elevation gain
165 m
Typical duration
1 hr 48 min

The shortlist, side by side

The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.

Distance, ascent, walking time and difficulty for the top routes
RouteDistanceAscentTimeDifficultyBest season
AV Weg 486 (Hochkalter)Nationalpark Berchtesgaden7.2 km158 m1 hr 44 minModerateApril to October
AV Weg 422 (Sagerecksteig)Nationalpark Berchtesgaden6.8 km150 m1 hr 39 minModerateApril to October
AV Weg 423Nationalpark Berchtesgaden2.0 km45 m30 minEasyApril to October
AV Weg 442Nationalpark Berchtesgaden9.3 km205 m2 hr 15 minModerateApril to October
AV Weg 444Nationalpark Berchtesgaden7.5 km165 m1 hr 48 minModerateApril to October
AV Weg 446 (Eiskapelle)Nationalpark Berchtesgaden2.7 km59 m39 minEasyApril to October
AV Weg 485Nationalpark Berchtesgaden5.3 km117 m1 hr 17 minEasyApril to October
AV Weg 491 (Landdtal - Röthsteig)Nationalpark Berchtesgaden0.8 km18 m12 minEasyApril to October
AV Weg 492 [Kaunersteig]Nationalpark Berchtesgaden5.0 km110 m1 hr 13 minEasyApril to October
AV Weg 494 (Kessel - Gotzentalalm)Nationalpark Berchtesgaden3.7 km82 m54 minEasyApril to October

If you only have time for one, start with AV Weg 486 (Hochkalter), AV Weg 446 (Eiskapelle), AV Weg 442. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.

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