Maria Gern Pilgrimage Church – View of the Watzmann loop from Berchtesgaden

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Landkreis Berchtesgadener Land

Berchtesgaden

Maria Gern Pilgrimage Church – View of the Watzmann loop from Berchtesgaden

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Maria Gern Pilgrimage Church – View of the Watzmann loop from Berchtesgaden

03:57

10.0km

560m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.13 km

Maria Gern Pilgrimage Church

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Your tour begins at one of the most famous pilgrimage churches in the Berchtesgadener Land: Maria Gern. Built in 1710, the church, with the imposing Watzmann mountain in the background, …

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2.23 km

Maria Gern Church with a view of the Untersberg

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Beautiful place.

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3.22 km

View of Watzmann

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The first deep views on the way to the Kneifelspitze.

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3.52 km

View of the Kehlsteinhaus

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When the weather is good, the Kehlsteinhaus can be seen from the Kneifelspitze.

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3.77 km

Kneifelspitzweg Nature Trail

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Whoever is around here should take the opportunity. Great view of all the surrounding mountains and also towards Salzburg. The altitude meters are worthwhile in EVERY case🔝☀️👍👍

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3.88 km

View of the Watzmann

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The way to the Kneifelspitze is definitely worth it!
The view of the mountains of the Berchtesgaden Alps is fantastic🔝 You only need good shoes. The last few kilometers can …

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5.27 km

View of Berchtesgaden from the Kneifelspitze

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There are many viewpoints on the summit plateau with 360 degree panoramic views 😎

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5.38 km

Berggasthaus Kniefelspitze Viewpoint

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Start early in the morning, it fills up quickly. Opens at 9:00 a.m.

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End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.72 km

2.57 km

1.32 km

1.21 km

1.20 km

992 m

Surfaces

3.46 km

3.01 km

1.27 km

1.25 km

584 m

233 m

200 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,150 m)

Lowest point (590 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

22°C

7°C

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Comments

August 2, 2026,🥾 Kneifelspitze, Gernerklamm & Berchtesgaden – ein perfekter Urlaubstag ✨

Originally, the plan was to go to Jenner today. But sometimes the most beautiful experiences arise from spontaneous decisions. The Kneifelspitz loop led me through magnificent nature and then through the Gernerklamm gorge to Berchtesgaden. As a reward, there was of course an ice cream – and the beautiful old town was the perfect end to an all-around successful day. …

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February 13, 2024,Kneifelspitze

It was a nice, sunny afternoon. From the Kneifelspitze you can see everything that is beautiful and worth seeing in Berchtesgadener Land - Watzmann, Hochkalter, Untersberg, Hoher Göll, Salzburg 🤩

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June 13, 2026,Maria Gern- Kneifelspitze-Marxenhöhe- Teil Gerner Schlucht

The detour via Marxenhöhe is definitely worth it. Great view (the same as from above), just with alpine meadows and from a different perspective.

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September 8, 2022,Vom Café Etzerfelsen zur Kneifelspitze und zurück

Unfortunately, it started to rain on the way 🌧 and the view of the surrounding mountains ⛰ was cloudy. In return, the Kneiffelspitze mountain restaurant served delicious yeast dumplings and a cool beer 🍺 😋

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June 29, 2024,Zur Kneifelspitze im Berchtesgadener Land

First hike for a holiday in Berchtesgadener Land. After a 700 km drive, I gained 400 meters in altitude. Spread over a short 3 km. A little steep in places, but beautiful😄💪👍🥾⛰️

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August 2, 2023,Maria Gern - Kneifelspitze

Dream day - dream view - dream nature - just fantastic !!!🤩🌍

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June 29, 2024,Wanderung

A beautiful tour from Maria Gern to the Kneifelspitz.
The tour can also be done differently, good signage.
On and around the Kneifeldspitz, wonderful view as far as Salzburg.
And all around.
Don't forget to stop for a bite to eat, it's self-service but great.
That's it, 1 WEEK in Berchtesgaden and the surrounding area.

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