Von Berchtesgaden zur Archenkanzel und zurück

The trail begins on a flat path along the Königsseer Ache river toward Schönau am Königssee. Once there, follow the path to the lakeside restaurant "Echostüberl." Shortly before, turn right, then right again at the next opportunity. Stay left, along the edge of the settlement. Past the "Waldhäuser" on your left, you'll reach Grünsteinstraße, which you follow to the intersection with Breitenbachstraße. From there, continue onto Hammerstielstraße, which leads you past the Hammerstiel parking lot and into the national park. Here, you can always follow the white signs with green lettering/symbols.

Your route takes you past the Schapbachalm and Kühroint-Alm pastures to the turning point just before the Archenkanzel. Here, you'll have to park your bike and continue on foot (approx. 10 minutes). The view of Lake Königssee from the "Archenkanzel" viewpoint is well worth the effort. Return to the end of Hammerstielstraße along the same path. After that, it's best to keep left and follow the signs past Menten towards Berchtesgaden. You can find an overview (interactive map) of the existing cycle paths on our website. Have fun and enjoy your ride! Please ride carefully and pay attention to other national park visitors and road users!

ALTERNATIVE: You can also start at the Hammerstiel parking lot or the Wimbachbrücke parking lot.

NOTE: The view from the "Archenkanzel" viewpoint of Lake Königssee, approximately 750 meters below, is worth it! Only accessible on foot!

BEST MONTHS: June to October

REQUIREMENTS: Very good fitness, helmet (recommended), first aid kit, plenty of food and drink, sunscreen, rain gear, and everything else you might need :).

WHAT TO EXPECT: A challenging mountain bike tour with approximately 1,000 meters of elevation gain, great views, and refreshment stops! Please note that the difficulty ratings provided by tour portals may vary. Your tour planning should be tailored to your physical condition.

INFORMATION ON CYCLING IN THE NATIONAL PARK: Cycling is only permitted on designated trails in the national park to avoid conflicts of use and safety risks, and to preserve quiet zones for animals and plants. The designated trails are signposted throughout the area – look for the white signs with green lettering/symbols. These indicate the tour destinations along with their distances and the corresponding elevation gain.

INFORMATION ON CYCLING IN THE NATIONAL PARK: Cycling is only permitted on designated trails in the national park to avoid conflicts of use and safety risks, and to preserve quiet zones for animals and plants. Cycling regulations: https://www.lra-bgl.de/fileadmin/user_upload/content/doc/Umwelt_und_Natur/Natur_u._Artenschutz/Radfahren_Verordnung_Lesefassung.pdf
Test opening of new paths for cyclists: https://www.lra-bgl.de/fileadmin/user_upload/content/doc/Umwelt_und_Natur/Natur_u._Artenschutz/56_Radfahrverordnung_Nationalpark.pdf
Map: https://www.lra-bgl.de/fileadmin/user_upload/content/doc/Umwelt_und_Natur/Natur_u._Artenschutz/Radfahren_Karte.JPG

Caution: Hikers also roam the paths open to cyclists, and many of the trails have steep sections. Caution is advised, especially when riding downhill, to avoid collisions! Please follow the rules and be considerate of other guests!

We wish you safe and enjoyable adventures in the national park! You can find more information on our website (link is in the collection description).