Over the Grünstein to the Archenkanzel - Snowshoeing in Berchtesgaden

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Bavaria

Landkreis Berchtesgadener Land

Schönau a. Königssee

Over the Grünstein to the Archenkanzel - Snowshoeing in Berchtesgaden

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3,829

hikers

Over the Grünstein to the Archenkanzel - Snowshoeing in Berchtesgaden

05:31

14.4km

850m

Hiking

From the Hammerstiel car park, the route follows the signposted hiking trail 445 to the Grünsteinhütte, where the forest thins out and opens up views of the Hagengebirge and Königssee. A detour to the Grünsteingipfel (1,304 meters above sea level) is definitely worthwhile.

Back at the Grünsteinhütte, path no. 445a…

by Nationalpark Berchtesgaden

Last updated: July 24, 2024

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 3.29 km for 113 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.83 km

Grünstein Summit

Highlight • Summit

A beautiful mountain with a panoramic view of the Watzmann and Berchtesgaden.
There is also the Isidor via ferrata with various routes.

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7.55 km

Archenkanzel

Highlight • Viewpoint

from the Kührointalm is not far, you should do, because the view to the Königsee is really worth seeing

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11.0 km

Schapbachalm

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Please note that the Schapbachalm is not managed in winter.

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14.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.40 km

3.89 km

1.20 km

591 m

219 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.94 km

4.75 km

3.14 km

764 m

372 m

219 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 5 October

19°C

7°C

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Comments

June 28, 2025,Über den Grünstein zur Archenkanzel hoch über dem Königssee

As always on a hiking holiday, there's one tour I do alone.
This time I chose: From the Schönau Hammerstiel parking lot to the Grünstein, and from there over to the Kührointalm and the Archenkanzel. I've always wanted to go there, but the Rinnkendlsteig trail is now too dangerous for me.
The Archenkanzel is simply a dream, and the view …

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July 13, 2022,SalzAlpenTour Schönau-Archenkanzel 🥾☀️

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The SalzAlpenTour Schönau starts at the Hammerstiel car park. From here the tour leads through the forest to the Grünstein and the Grünsteinhaus. This place is not only ideal for a short break because of the beautiful view of the Königssee, but also because of the recommended Kaiserschmarren in the Grünsteinhaus …

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August 27, 2023,Zur Archenkanzel auf der Kührointalm

Unfortunately it was foggy today and couldn't see the described views, otherwise it was very beautiful

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September 5, 2022,Sonnenaufgangstour 🏔Grünstein - Archenkanzel

Anyone who knows me knows I'm pretty scared of the dark. But I really wanted to experience a sunrise in the mountains.
So be stronger than fear for once!

At 4:45 a.m. I started at the Hammerstiel parking lot, there was always a rustling sound or something was running through the forest...
Because of the steep climb, I didn't have …

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August 14, 2022,𝗦𝗖𝗛𝝝̈𝗡𝝠𝗨/𝗞𝝝̈𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗘: SalzAlpenTour inkl. Grünstein und Archenkanzel

Second tour of our revival. This time we tackled a tour that was closed last year due to necessary forestry work. From the Hammerstielstraße hiking car park, it goes straight up to the Grünstein, with a small stopover at the Grünsteinhütte. You will be rewarded with a wonderful all-round view of the Berchtesgadener Land. 😍 We then continued along a …

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October 11, 2021,Über den Grünstein zur Kührointhütte zum Aussichtspunkt Archenkanzel

Since the Klingerweg from Schönau to the Grünstein is currently closed - and the Rinnkendelsteig either cannot be used at all due to the weather - or can only be used upwards by experienced mountaineers, this tour is a fantastic alternative! The view from the Grünstein is an absolute highlight and the way over the Kührointhütte to the Archenkanzel is …

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July 14, 2024,Grünstein und Archenkanzel Berchtesgaden

Beautiful tour with a great view of the front part of the Königsee and from the pulpit view to the later part, only the view of the Obersee remains hidden. There is a steep climb over root paths, the descent is also steeper, partly over the road. Good fitness is required, there are no dangerous passages or climbing passages on …

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November 11, 2022,Königssee- und Watzmannblicke von Grünstein 1304m und Archenkanzel

Great weather to enjoy the views of Königssee and Watzmann.

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February 1, 2022

From the Hammerstiel car park, the route follows the signposted hiking trail 445 to the Grünsteinhütte, where the forest thins out and opens up views of the Hagengebirge and Königssee. A detour to the Grünsteingipfel (1,304 meters above sea level) is definitely worthwhile.
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