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Cross the alps on your feet as you trek from Germany to Austria’s Carinthia.
Observe numerous beautiful nature landmarks, such as Berchtesgaden National Park, Steinberge mountains, Pinzgau region, Hochkönig massif, Gastein Valley, and the Hohe Tauern mountain range.
Taste the delicacies of two countries, Germany and Austria, as you trek the Alps with enough time left to enjoy the food scene in the towns along your route.
Enjoy the views from the star balcony with a breathtaking view over Lake Millstätter See from the star balcony high above Döbriach in Carinthia.
Discover the charming alpine villages along your route as you trek from one location to another over the high trails.
Alpine pastures, peaceful natural landscapes, idyllic lake regions and the most beautiful hiking paths – this and much more awaits you on this ten-day mountain hiking tour from Lake Königssee to Lake Wörthersee.
Along the entire route you will savour the hiking moments and wonderful impressions experienced and to enjoy the typical culinary delicacies of the two countries. Experience what is probably the most comfortable form of active time-out on a hiking holiday with luggage transfer.
Starting from Schönau am Königssee, you set off on an impressive Alpine crossing that offers a varied symphony of nature and mountain enjoyment. This cross-border mountain hiking tour between Germany and Austria takes you through the Berchtesgaden National Park, through the Steinberge mountains, into the Pinzgau region in Salzburger Land, to the Hochkönig mountain massif, into the Gastein Valley and up to the impressive Hohe Tauern Mountain range. Then you march along an old pass crossing into Carinthia. There you hike the wonderful hiking trails between the Mölltal, Obervellach, Döbriach, Feld am See and Villach. The magnificent lake panoramas are your companions in the hiking paradise of Carinthia.
This is a great hiking tour for enthusiasts loving idyllic alps, deep gorges and green-blue lakes all situated in high alpine surroundings.
Alpine pastures, peaceful natural landscapes, idyllic lake regions and the most beautiful hiking paths – this and much more awaits you on this ten-day mountain hiking tour from Lake Königssee to Lake Wörthersee.
Along the entire route you will savour the hiking moments and wonderful impressions experienced and to enjoy the typical culinary delicacies of the two countries. Experience what is probably the most comfortable form of active time-out on a hiking holiday with luggage transfer.
Starting from Schönau am Königssee, you set off on an impressive Alpine crossing that offers a varied symphony of nature and mountain enjoyment. This cross-border mountain hiking tour between Germany and Austria takes you through the Berchtesgaden National Park, through the Steinberge mountains, into the Pinzgau region in Salzburger Land, to the Hochkönig mountain massif, into the Gastein Valley and up to the impressive Hohe Tauern Mountain range. Then you march along an old pass crossing into Carinthia. There you hike the wonderful hiking trails between the Mölltal, Obervellach, Döbriach, Feld am See and Villach. The magnificent lake panoramas are your companions in the hiking paradise of Carinthia.
This is a great hiking tour for enthusiasts loving idyllic alps, deep gorges and green-blue lakes all situated in high alpine surroundings.
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Lake Königssee to Lake Wörthersee Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival to Königssee/Berchtesgaden
Through the romantic ‘Zauberwald‘-forest to Lake Hintersee with its idyllic location. Surrounded by steep towering rockfaces you venture deeper and deeper into the Berchtesgaden national park, a very special ‚gem of nature‘. Across the border to Austria, where you descend on the alp-adventure path towards the valley, past the roaring waterfalls of the Seisenbergklamm-ravine all the way to Weißbach.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Königssee/Berchtesgaden
Distance: None
Meals: None
Day 2 Königssee/Berchtesgaden to Weißbach
Through the romantic ‘Zauberwald‘-forest to Lake Hintersee with its idyllic location. Surrounded by steep towering rockfaces you venture deeper and deeper into the Berchtesgaden national park, a very special ‚gem of nature‘. Across the border to Austria, where you descend on the alp-adventure path towards the valley, past the roaring waterfalls of the Seisenbergklamm-ravine all the way to Weißbach.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Weißbach
Distance: 5.5 hours, 18km, 500m of ascent, 500m of descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 Weißbach to Dienten am Hochkönig
In the morning, a short transfer to Maria Alm. From there you ascend to the Pinzgauer Grasberge-mountains, where a stupendous high-altitude hiking tour awaits: extensive alpine landscapes, quaint wooden huts and numerous peaks promise a picture-perfect hiking day. The quaint mountain village of Dienten situated at the foot of the majestic Mount Hochkönig is today’s Day Finish.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Dienten am Hochkönig
Distance: 5 hours, 13km, 800m of ascent, 750m of descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 Dienten am Hochkönig to Bad Gastein
Today you hike through the renowned Gasteinertal-valley. Framed by stunning mountain scenery you are headed south along the gently babbling river with the impressive Hohe Tauern-massif always in plain view. Along the Gasteiner-high-altitude path you hike across deep gorges and via diverse promenade-paths reach the thermal springs of the historic spa resort Bad Gastein.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Bad Gastein
Distance: 5 hours, 15km, 750m, 600m of descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 Bad Gastein to Mallnitz
Today is the queen’s stage – the most challenging day of the entire trip. As part of your crossing of the Alps it will make your hearts leap for joy: along an ancient bridle path, which has connected the affluent state of Salzburg with the sunny Carinthia for centuries, you will step by step discover the Hohe Tauern-national park on foot. Through unique mountain scenery you get higher and higher up to the ‘Mallnitzer Tauern‘-pass crossing located at an altitude of 2450m. Enjoy a break in the quaint hut ‘Hagener Hütte‘ before you start your descent to Mallnitz whilst still besotted by the numerous giant peaks.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Mallnitz
Distance: 6 hours, 17km, 850m of ascent, 1,200m of descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 Mallnitz to Obervellach
Having arrived in an incredible mountain world you proceed through the Seebachtal-valley around Lake Stappitzer See, towering above you are the shimmering glaciers of Mount Ankogel. Today there are several gorges to be tackled via spectacular via ferratas and across roaring waterfalls the rushing water accompanies you all the way into the Mölltal-valley with its picturesque location, where the little national park community of Obervellach – a climatic health-resort – promises pristine recuperation.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Obervellach
Distance: 4.5hours, 18km, 150m of ascent, 650m of descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 Obervellach to Döbriach am Millstätter See
A short bus ride headed south through the tranquil Mölltal-valley to Spittal an der Drau. The Way of St. James leads you uphill to Mount Wolfsberg, across the Millstätter-mountain ridge and past the Lake Egelsee nature reserve you proceed blissfully to the deep blue waters of Lake Millstätter See. Then always along the lakeside into today’s Day Finish, the holiday and lakeside resort Döbriach.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Döbriach am Millstätter See
Distance: 5.5hours, 19km, 400m of ascent, 400m of descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 Döbriach am Millstätter See to Feld am See
The hiking paradise of the Nockberge-mountains is calling: You head straight for the viewpoint ‘Sternenbalkon‘, probably the best spot for a view across the lake and into the snowy high Alps. As an option today you might want to tackle the peak of the legendary world mountain Mirnock or simply enjoy a leisurely walk all around it. Mystic places of power, numerous springs and garnet-rock characterize the scenery. Once you arrive in Feld am See, a swim in the cool waters of the idyllic Lake Brennsee beckons.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Feld am See
Distance: 5hours, 12km, 600m of ascent, 450m of descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 9 Feld am See to Villach
Via the lakeside path of Lake Ossiacher See through the nature reserve ‘Bleistätter Moor‘, before the final ascent across the ‚little Tauern‘-mountain awaits, before you get to see the promising flash of turquoise of Lake Wörthersees in the distance. Soon you have done it: Enjoy the view onto the lake whilst walking along the lakeside promenade of the chic holiday resort of Velden. Public transport to sunny Villach.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Villach
Distance: 5.5hours, 19km, 550m of ascent, 650m of descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 10 Departure
Today is the last day of your epic trekking tour, and you must sadly end it and depart Villach today!
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
Lake Königssee to Lake Wörthersee Tour Price and Dates
This self-guided tour is always run as a private tour for your group only, where the pricing depends on your travelling dates, as well as the types of rooms that you need. This tour is offered between June 8th and September 14th and the departures are available every Thursday and Saturday.2023 Departures: Prices below are per person:
- Price per person staying in a single room: from EUR1258*
- Price per person sharing a double room: from EUR999*
2024 Departures: Prices below are per person:
- Price per person staying in a single room: from EUR1378*
- Price per person sharing a double room: from EUR1089*
Accommodation on From Lake Königssee to Lake Wörthersee Tour
This tour is based in hotels and guesthouses. Hotels on this trip are mainly 2-star and offer modern conveniences that can make this trip more pleasant. Rooms may have fireplaces or access to amenities such as hot tubs, steam rooms, or private decks to lounge on.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.
What’s Included in the Lake Königssee to Lake Wörthersee Tour?
Meals
9 breakfasts are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 9 nights are included.
Transportation during the Tour
This tour includes transfers, as well as luggage transfers.
Also Included
- Carefully elaborated route description
- Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English)
- App for Navigation and GPS-data available
- Service hotline
- Welcome briefing
- Entrance fee Groppensteinschlucht
Not included
- Getting to and from trailhead tour ending location
- Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
- Gratuities for tour guides or other staff if desired
Optional Extras
- Additional nights before or after the tour
- Single occupancy upgrades
- Optional activities or excursions
- Return back to Schönau/Königssee
- How hard is the Lake Königssee to Lake Wörthersee Tour?
- Do I need a visa to travel to the Lake Königssee to Lake Wörthersee Tour?
- Are meals included on the Lake Königssee to Lake Wörthersee Tour?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Schönau/Königssee to start this tour?
- Is the Lake Königssee to Lake Wörthersee Tour in English?
- Can I bring my dog on the Lake Königssee to Lake Wörthersee Tour?
- Where does the Lake Königssee to Lake Wörthersee Tour end?
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to Austria or Germany?
- Are there any travel restrictions for Austria or Germany?
We rate this tour as a 4 / 5. For the daily hikes with a walking time of up to 6 hours a good basic fitness level is prerequisite. You will hike on varied hiking- and mountain paths, in parts also on gravel roads. Most slightly longerwalks can be cut short by public transport. For some sections in the high mountains, surefootedness is required.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
9 breakfasts are included.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover hiking. Get your travel insurance.
Take the train to Berchtesgaden (from Munich or Salzburg airport), then change to bus or taxi (short ride) to Schönau/Königssee (approx. 15 minutes, depending on starting hotel).
Yes, the tour description is in English.
Yes, the tour is dog friendly. However, notice is required.
The From Lake Königssee to Lake Wörthersee Tour ends in Bad Goisern, Austria. You can take the train back to Salzburg or Munich for your flight home.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
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