Berchtesgadener Land

The Königssee (alt. 602m/1,975ft) is one of the great beauty spots of the Berchtesgadener Land. There is an attractive footpath along the east side of the lake to the Malerwinkel ("Painters' Corner"; superb views of the lake and the mountains). Another equally attractive possibility is a boat trip to the pilgrimage chapel of St Bartholomew (17th C.) at the south end of the lake and a walk from there to the Obersee (alt. 613m/2,011ft).