Lake Konigssee & Lake Obersee in Berchtesgaden National Park Germany

This adventure starts from Königssee (Lake Konigssee) where you take a boat ride and disembark at St. Bartholomew and walk there for 30 minutes to enjoy the surrounding nature. Then go back to the boat dock and continue the boat journey to Salet. Then do the short hike (20 minutes) out to Obersee and hike for about an hour to Rothbach waterfall. Röthbach (the highest waterfall in Germany at 470 meters) often runs dry, but it is still totally worth it to hike to the Fischunkelalm pasture at the far end of Lake Obersee. Take your time for this hike, you will walk through the most beautiful part of the Berchtesgaden National Park. At the end of the video, you will see Jennerbahn cable car that takes you all the way up to the summit to see a beautiful panoramic view of Konigsee lake.
Berchtesgaden National Park is Germany's only Alpine National Park. It was designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1990 and established in 1978.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
3:49 The boat to St. Bartholomew.
4:15 Konigssee Echo Sound.
4:47 Lake Konigssee.
6:19 St. Bartholomew.
15:35 The boat to Salet.
17:33 Salet.
21:38 Lake Obersee.
28:29 Fischunkelalm.
36:10 Rothbach Waterfall.
41:46 Jennerbahn Cable Car.
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[@WandererBell]

Hello everyone, I hope you enjoy watching all my videos of Germany as much as I enjoyed making them. You can watch the other videos I filmed in Germany here: kzbin.info/aero/PL0wwMzq5-Q2jW45Ff8jtMSQEPp7bsaDwp

[@Prestonator24]

Watching this video in its entirety! Beautiful videography and real-time narration gives me a great feel for this amazing area! Wife and I are excited to emulate your experiences on our journey there in summer 2025 to celebrate our 40th anniversary! Great work and thanks for sharing.

[@WandererBell]

Thank you for watching. This place is the perfect choice for celebrating your 40th anniversary. Wishing you a happy anniversary!

[@Prestonator24]

@@WandererBell You have indeed inspired us to find all these great highlights! Keep the great videos coming!

[@Alison893]

Thank you so much. I enjoyed watching your video and felt as if I was there too. I liked viewing the terrain of the place and hearing the sounds of the place too. Your video will really help me navigate when I get there myself. We are staying in Berchtesgaden for 3 nights.

[@WandererBell]

You're welcome. I am glad you are visiting Berchtesgaden. You will enjoy it.

[@francois-angepardo4364]

Hello from France and Thank's for your good vidéo!!!

[@WandererBell]

Merci beaucoup 🙏

[@tammybarthel9941]

I always watch your videos in their entirety! They are awesome!

[@WandererBell]

Thank you. Glad to hear it.

[@harikrishnank3200]

Thank you for the informative video and I watched till the end. Planning to go tomorrow.

[@WandererBell]

Wow! Enjoy your trip

[@AliHassan-nj2gj]

I watched your complete video two times 🙂to plan my trip.

[@WandererBell]

Thats awesome! Glad to hear it 🙏

[@brucedyer646]

Almost to the water fall - still following in your footsteps🤗.

[@WandererBell]

Thank you for letting me know. I really appreciate it.

[@LOVYANFIL]

Hi, we are planning a trip to Germany next month, i am so happy to watch your video as you really give such a detail explanation which really help me plan my trip. Really enjoy watching your video. Fyi, i watch this video to the end. Thank you again and stay safe.

[@WandererBell]

Great to hear it. Thank you 🙏

[@randyforodriguez6338]

Nice video. Watched it from start to finish.

[@WandererBell]

Awesome thank you!

[@potts6462]

excellent been there in the 90's beautiful area

[@WandererBell]

It is a beautiful area, indeed.

[@wilmastoutjesdijk4183]

Heel de video afgekeken,wij hebben het laatste stuk na de obersee ,niet gelopen,maar zo mooi daar❤

[@WandererBell]

Ontzettend bedankt

[@lucybanderson5818]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful day at Koenigssee with your audience. The flat boat at the lakeside in Salet is used to transport the livestock from the alm(s). Since you have been there in fall I assume that it was short before they moved the cattles from Salet to Koenigssee. The return of livestock to their home farms is a big event.

[@WandererBell]

Thank you for the useful information. I really appreciate it.

[@adisgolos7705]

Hi, thanks for your very nice and informative videos. I decided to visit Salzburg and the area a few months ago . So i watched a couple of videos on YT before my trip as a preparation. Among others I watched ALL your videos from the region, Konigsee, Berctesgaden, Ramsau and Hintersee, Bad Ischl, St Wolfgang etc. I must say that yours were the most informative and valuable for me (although I watched 20-30 others) with all the details, including bus numbers and routes, restaurants, etc and the way you present it all. I visited Salzburg, Shonau and Konigssee, Ramsau and Hintersee, Berctesgaden and a few other places last month. Planned also Bad Ischl and St Wolfgang but didn't have time this time. Excellent videos and presentation. Keep up the good work.

[@WandererBell]

Thank you so much for taking the time to provide your feedback. I really appreciate it. I am glad you visited and enjoyed that region.

[@tessaleroux7725]

I have watched a few videos of Lake Konigssee but yours is the best. I can’t wait to do this boat trip early August. Thank you for sharing. Just love your videos.

[@WandererBell]

Thank you for the kind feedback. That video took a lot of efforts to film. I am glad you enjoyed it. Lake Konigssee and Obersee were the highlight of my trip to that region. Enjoy your trip.

[@joebulterman5125]

I watched the whole thing. Many folks don't have the attention span. We are visiting this area this July. Your video convinced me to visit more places, so thanks.

[@WandererBell]

Glad you found the video helpful. Have a wonderful trip!

[@emiliodisanto3507]

Hi. Watched your tour guide of The Fuher's or Hitlers Eagles nest. It was a 26 minute video; about how to get there; and the tour of the outside; and some of the inside!!!! What a magnificent view. My father was stationed in Germany from late 1953 to 55'. I believe it opened as a tourist place before he got there. I re,ember as a kid he would talk about a restaurant where you could see the alps. I really never paid much attention at that time in the late 60s. Recently he mentioned it again. He is 91 years old. So I showed him the images of the place he might of visited. He told me it was the place; the Eagles nest. He said many times as I was growing up that him & a army buddy of his ate outside; & viewing the mountains. He still has all his marbles. So I am convinced that this was the place he visited. God bless, Emilio. I do know alot of ww2; the European part of it. Not the pacific part. I know for a fact that because of hitlers poor decision making not only did the german army suffered; but Germany as a whole suffered in the long run. That is my opinion & nothing will change my mind.

[@WandererBell]

Thank you, Emilio, for watching both videos and for the comment. I thank your dad for his service. The video might help bring back those great memories he spent there. I also filmed many WW2 locations in Germany and Austria. One of them is the Nazi Rally Ground in Nuremberg: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnXdoKxjedV2g68

[@emiliodisanto3507]

@@WandererBell hi again. Thank you for your reply. I didn't look at your Nuremberg tour; but it must be worth while. Have you ever seen that TV documentary The fatal attraction of Adolf Hitler? In one segment a hitler youth which was being interviewed in 1986. He said that he was part of the hitler youth back sometime in the late 1930s or so. He said the turning point in his life was at the age of ten. He want on to say that he was one of 82,000 hitler youth lined up in the front row in Zeppelin field; an as hitlerbegan to speak his knees began to shake, and he had tears in his eyes. But to make a long story short; he said that hitler said: you my boys the young of Germany live in a fortunate time. He then went on to say (hitler) had said that they meaning the youth of Germany were the standard bearers of the movement and that they the hitler youth would some day rule the world. And from that moment on "He" the man being interviewed in 1986 said that he was without a doubt bound to Adolf Hitler long after their defeat. In otherr words he was bound to hitler even though Germany was defeated long after 1945!!! I myself if I was living at that time lets say in 1936, would feel the same way he did. If I had became a hitlet youth at the age of ten lets say I would be beholden to hitler. But that is me. God bless, Emilio. Let me know what you think of this former hitler youth?

[@emiliodisanto3507]

@@WandererBell hi again. Did you get my last message? It was about that former hitler youth being interviewed in 1986. He really was beholden to Adolf hitler!!! But like other leaders he did make a few mistakes; like leaving a whole army stranded in stalingrad; not letting them retreat nor surrendering; but at the end some were surrendering. Hitler really didn't care about the whermacht; all he cared about was capturing stalingrad; an didn't give a shit how many had to sacrifice their lives for this one city. God bless, Emilio. Although stalingrad did hold out and at the end the Germans finally surrendered; was it really worth the the price for victory for the russians to win the city? I mean the russians had more casualties then the Germans did to get back their city!!! Was it really worth the price for the russians?

[@WandererBell]

@@emiliodisanto3507 I have not seen that documentary movie, but I have seen a lot of other documentary movies in the museums there that are not available to the public outside the museums. What shocked me is that the majority of German people including smart engineers, doctors, lawyers, etc supported Hitler to the end. It was not only the young people that were brainwashed by Hitler. He had the magic to influence and brainwash smart adults as well. It is hard to understand how the brain works. Once somebody is convinced that his/her leader/party is superior, no amount of effort can talk that person out of that ideology. Once it is in the DNA, it is almost impossible to change it.

[@user-tm7uy5qo7s]

What beautiful places1We will visit in a few days!

[@WandererBell]

Have a nice trip!

[@katstarunc3482]

Start to finish, Congrats for video!

[@WandererBell]

Great to hear that 🙏

[@wendydejong4844]

We saw your film from beginning to the end.Were going to Berchtes gaden begin june this summer.Also going to eaglesnest and the historical places in this area.Then after 4 days we go for holiday to Croatia.I like to watch your videos .Greetings from Holland

[@WandererBell]

Thank you for watching the entire video! It sounds like an amazing trip planned to Berchtesgaden and Croatia. I am glad you enjoyed the videos. Have a wonderful trip 🙏

[@brucedyer646]

Words can't convey how beautiful this area is but your video certainly did. Thanks for sharing!

[@WandererBell]

I really enjoyed that region and I am planning to visit it again soon to explore more parts of that region. I am glad you found my videos and thank you for watching.

[@tamarawilkerson6636]

Watched the whole video. Beautiful! Thank you for sharing and for narrating. I appreciate hearing all of your thoughts, descriptions, and tips!

[@WandererBell]

Thank you for letting me know. I am glad you found value in the video.

[@knegt100]

We watch the hole video. 👍👍Top

[@WandererBell]

Thank you for watching.

[@ltsp17]

I will be going g there next week. Thank you for the nice introduction of the lake.

[@WandererBell]

Have fun!

[@raymondxuereb4666]

Beautiful video from start to finish

[@WandererBell]

Glad to hear it 🙏

[@aleksdude]

Beautiful view in the beginning. Can't wait to see the waterfall

[@WandererBell]

Beyond description🙂

[@kelvinyschun]

Great video ... up to waterfall

[@WandererBell]

Thanks 👍

[@kelvinyschun]

@WandererBell Winter has no boat to Salut. I tried to look for ice chapel but deep snow.

[@WandererBell]

@@kelvinyschun Salut was the highlight of my trip there. I really enjoyed the hike to Obersee.

[@kelvinyschun]

@WandererBell very beautiful...reminds me of Canada lakes in Banff

[@elnidofan]

Very informative video and you convince me to take a day trip here from Salzburg when I visit this year. I watched til the end .

[@WandererBell]

Great to hear it. Thank you!

[@bearsrcool2]

Your videos are amazing! Thank you for sharing.😊Your choice of background music is lovely!

[@WandererBell]

Thanks for the kind feedback. I appreciate it.

[@Gettysburg114th]

You should stop shortchanging yourself. I love watching your videos. My family and I just returned from Berchtesgaden, Garmish and Fussen. Your videos take me back to the area. Please, keep it up!

[@WandererBell]

Glad to hear it. I appreciate the feedback and comment.

[@rolandodeleon9266]

Love ur videos

[@WandererBell]

Thank you 🙏

[@toms4899]

I always watch from start to finish and you are now at the waterfall. I travelled to that area but was on a tour and sadly missed out on so many beautiful sites so that is why I am enjoying your videos

[@WandererBell]

Your comment made my day. Thank you so much for letting me know 😀

[@evangelineong7902]

Enjoyed watching your video.

[@WandererBell]

Thank you so much for watching.

[@chinengchua6853]

Thanks for sharing these beautiful places in Bavarian

[@WandererBell]

You are welcome and thanks for watching!

[@khormaka5981]

I'm pretty much in awe of this park after watching this video.....and yes I watched till you reached the waterfall 🙂. Thank you for sharing all these videos

[@WandererBell]

So nice of you!

[@waldemarizquierdo1147]

Me too. I’ve watched all your Berchtesgaden series I’ll visit Berchtesgaden from April 28-May 4.

[@WandererBell]

@@waldemarizquierdo1147 I appreciate your comment. Have a wonderful trip!

[@pinaysanetherlands]

I love watching your videos i felt like i get a free tour

[@WandererBell]

Awesome!

[@Dariuszescorcik]

Pieknie tam 🤗

[@TwoFourCharlie007]

Great video thanks, very informative

[@WandererBell]

Thank you.

[@manishbatra0015]

Awesome and speechless mother 🌿🍃nature 🪐🌹

[@WandererBell]

Thanks a lot!

[@grisgarciag]

I want to go there so badly! thank you for sharing these beautiful sights. Watched the entire video again.

[@WandererBell]

Thank you for watching again. I also filmed many videos in that region. I hope you enjoy them too.

[@Travelmama3]

Do you travel alone?

[@WandererBell]

@@Travelmama3 Yes.

[@grisgarciag]

@@WandererBell I have watched them all! we will definitely be going to that area

[@WandererBell]

@@grisgarciag Awesome! Thank you for letting me know. I appreciate it.

[@15thga87]

Outstanding! Watched the entire video.

[@WandererBell]

Awesome, thank you!

[@krenlymejias141]

we watched your video from Puerto Rico..good job and very interesting..nice to know all the information you provided before our upcoming trip to germany this coming summer..

[@WandererBell]

I appreciate your comment and feedback and thank you for watching. Have a wonderful trip!

[@tammybarthel4495]

Great video! thanks!

[@WandererBell]

Thanks for watching!

[@epaiiila]

I want to go 😮

[@sheldonmurray4016]

I love the video and I watch the entire video

[@WandererBell]

Thank you for letting me know. I hope you enjoy the other videos too.

[@elaizaangelachua2358]

Watched your video from start to end. Loved it! Planning to go there this spring.😊❤️ 49:39

[@WandererBell]

Awesome! I am glad to hear that. Thank you so much for the comment. Enjoy your trip!

[@umtalalh1448]

Thank you

[@WandererBell]

You're welcome

[@kykla9871]

My aunt lives in Germany, planning my trip

[@WandererBell]

I have 5 cousins born and raised in Germany. My nephew studies Computer Science there too 😊

[@naima8440]

Thank you for this beautiful video. Is one day enough to do all these spots? Thank you

[@WandererBell]

I’d suggest 2 days for these spots in this video if you don’t want to rush.

[@Travelmama3]

Hello, I am from California and this is my mothers hometown, I love it there so much… what kind of camera are you using?

[@WandererBell]

California is my home base too. I use both a GoPro camera and iPhone.

[@Travelmama3]

The beautiful video is from a GoPro? Wow that is amazing.

[@WandererBell]

@@Travelmama3 Yes it was GoPro 9.

[@angiewithangiesweb8096]

Very beautiful, and outstanding video taken. Can I ask you when you were there? What month? It doesn’t look overrun as usual

[@WandererBell]

Thank you! This was in October.

[@mistermerita341]

New subscriber here. Great vlog!!

[@WandererBell]

Great to hear it. Thanks!

[@preetkler571]

Hello , really nicely explored and explained, just one thing to ask how much time did it took for you to take the boat tickets from the counter ? And is it like easily available from the counter .and the ticket destination was till?

[@WandererBell]

Thank you. I waited in line for about 10 minutes to buy the ticket. The tickets are always available at the counter.

[@giselayendo7842]

Thank you so much for this video! I plan to visit Salzburg next May, and I want to make a day-trip from Salzburg to Konigsee lake. Do you think that I will have time enough to make ride by boat around kognisee lake and obersee lake plus visit the cable car like you did? Or is better starting with the ride of cable car, then visit the obersee by boat later?

[@WandererBell]

You might be able to do it if you get to konigssee lake by 9am. This means you have to leave Salzburg so early in the morning. I'd recommend staying at least a few days in Berchtesgaden because that region has a lot to offer.

[@dhhjsjzjzjjhsjsjh]

What time of year and what time did you depart on boat? Seems busy. Thanks 😊

[@kelvinyschun]

I heard there is a hike to an ice chapel cave at the first stop. Did you hear of this cave?

[@WandererBell]

I heard there is a cave somewhere there but I ran out of time and decided to skip it. I am not sure if it is in the same area, though.

[@potts6462]

what month did u go it is perfect weather and not crowded

[@WandererBell]

October.

[@peypol1923]

Please also explain about the costs and prices. For example, the price of transportation, entertainment and hostel

[@crizanata]

If i buy the boat roundtrip ticket in advance, do i need to tell the exact time of return ? Thank you so much for the vídeos!!

[@WandererBell]

You don't need to buy a ticket in advance. You can buy a ticket when you get there and you don't need to specify the exact time.

[@ericaschmidt1966]

The waterfall was OK, but there was a field of cows with cowbells. 😊

[@WandererBell]

Thanks for the info!

[@petertan498]

Hi. Yes, I watched the video till the waterfall 🙂 Coincidentally, I am planning a trip here in June. Your video has been much of help. I have changed my planning in visiting St. Bartolomew first before going to Salet, as in your video. My original plan was the reverse. However, I do have some queries which I hope you can share some information. 1. You mentioned the frequency of the boat is every 10 minutes (if I am not mistaken), but from the schedule on the website, it shows every 30minutes. I am confused. 2. After the visit to the waterfall, the video fast-tracked to the cable station with a statement of '3 hours later'. The 3 hours refer to time from the trip to the waterfall, plus your lunch time? Or from the start of the arrival to Salet? Trying to gauge how long you spend at Obersee Lake. BTW, would love to see what you had for lunch at the cafeteria there.

[@WandererBell]

Thank you for the comment. The boat schedule depends on the season. They sometimes increase the frequency if it gets so busy but it is not guaranteed. The 3-hour clock started from the waterfall and it included a 30-minute lunch at the cafeteria. The cafeteria does not have a lot of options. They only sell light sandwiches. Make sure you carry cash if you plan on eating there.

[@hetd5618]

If i go upto so salat how do i return? Do we have to come back at same boat stop where we got down ? I don't intend to go all the way to water falls..want to avoid those steps ..m visiting in May with kids

[@WandererBell]

Salet is the final boat stop. If you hike from Salet, then you will have to return to Salet boat stop to get back to the first boat stop.

[@hetd5618]

@@WandererBell so if i dont hike it's fine .i can go upto salat n choose not to hike .....correct?? Thanks a lot for your reply

[@WandererBell]

@@hetd5618 People usually go to Salet to hike to Obersee lake and the waterfall. Obersee lake is just a 20-minute hike from Salet boat stop but the waterfall is a long hike. I suggest you hike to Obersee at least to get a taste of that area.

[@hetd5618]

@@WandererBell ok .....thank you so much

[@hetd5618]

@@WandererBell just saw your whole video...upto waterfall...n heard everything with interest...you are putting so much efforts..hats off...now i feel ready to hike upto obersee ...n yes did subscribe from 2 accounts :) ... love from Mumbai...India