Hintersee
Hintersee
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Daniel
9 contributions
Apr 2024 • Friends
Me and my friend nearly had the whole place to ourselves. The lake is so clean and tranquil at sunset, you can see the Berchtesgaden alps sharp reflection in the water. Superb option for people who want to visit Berchtesgaden but are very time constrained. I wish I had more time to walk further into the national park.
Written April 29, 2024
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Rivendell Bongard
Quinte West, Canada24 contributions
Jan 2020
This facility is designed to handles almost any group from solo travellers to corporate events. Clean, well-orgnaized and located in Berchtesgaden Parklplatz (national park). Bus 846 comes right to the doorsteps of the hotel and is only 20-30 minutes from Berchtesgaden HBF where all buses can be had, even 840 to Salzburg (you'll need to pay an extra 5 Euros to cross the border into Austria). Pay the local taxes when purchasing your hotel room and you'll get a public bus card where all local buses are free.
Written January 11, 2020
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FBA2341
Germany261 contributions
Jul 2020
The lake is spectacular even in bad weather. I've been here after heavy rains, creeks and rivers were full but the scenery was wonderful. The restaurants, free parking and calm environment is very inviting for an isolated but refilling stay.
Written July 17, 2020
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KJG780
Wallingford, UK158 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
We visited Hintersee on a recent trip to the area. We walked from Ramsau, along a charming path through woodland and alongside a stream and then, as the path opened out to the lake we enjoyed the scenic views and a coffee from one of the two lakeside restaurants.
The lake is small (it took less than 45 minutes to walk around) but well worth a trip.
The lake is small (it took less than 45 minutes to walk around) but well worth a trip.
Written February 24, 2020
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Inge
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Aug 2023 • Family
Every Tuesday (as I understand it) there is a tour (steady walk) from the nature park information point to a viewing point for the lambing. These people are helping to bring the lambing population back to the Alps and are speaking full of enthusiasm about this wonderful project. Wake up to a steady climate, with a view of what is worth. Tip: take a closer look. More information can be found if you google “bart geiren Berchtesgaden”.
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Every Tuesday there is (as far as I know) a guided tour (brisk walk) from the nature park information point to a viewing point for the bearded vultures. These enthusiastic people are helping to restore the bearded vulture population to the Alps and are full of enthusiasm about this wonderful project. Expect a steep climb with a view that is worth it. Tip: bring binoculars. For more information, search for “bart Google “geiren Berchtesgaden”.
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Every Tuesday there is (as far as I know) a guided tour (brisk walk) from the nature park information point to a viewing point for the bearded vultures. These enthusiastic people are helping to restore the bearded vulture population to the Alps and are full of enthusiasm about this wonderful project. Expect a steep climb with a view that is worth it. Tip: bring binoculars. For more information, search for “bart Google “geiren Berchtesgaden”.
Written August 22, 2023
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Harrison F. Carter
Auckland, New Zealand12,832 contributions
Jan 2022
With good weather fortune, we visited Hintersee twice, to experience it in different weather conditions, and each was beautiful. Really busy, understandably, but not so much that it spoils the experience, in winter, anyway. Parking can get a bit difficult.
Written January 15, 2022
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Aqua_Uomo
Toronto, Canada8,192 contributions
Sep 2022
We made a detour to spend some time at this lake. Perfect weather of September, not busy and plenty of parking. Calming lake and surroundings. You must stop over if you drive on 305 across the Alps.
Written November 13, 2022
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ecm1983
Maastricht, The Netherlands457 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Great crystal clear water and calm lake.
Sufficient parking and dining facilities.
Also nice for walking in the area.
There are also rowing boats and pedal boats for rent.
There's nothing for lying around all day
Sufficient parking and dining facilities.
Also nice for walking in the area.
There are also rowing boats and pedal boats for rent.
There's nothing for lying around all day
Written August 21, 2023
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N&N
Germany18 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
Had a delightful walk around the lake. Stunning views. Good places to stop for a drink or ice cream and plenty of benches to just relax and admire the scenery. The swan & duck pedalo’s were a bit incongruous !
Written September 17, 2023
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Janice H
Perth, UK73 contributions
Apr 2015 • Couples
We visit Berchtesgaden a couple of times a year and Hintersee is always top on the list for a pleasant walk (lasting about 45 minutes) around the lake. Surrounded by stunning mountain scenery we have done this walk in all seasons, during deep snow and on a hot summer's day, and it always has something to offer. With the Magic Wald nearby plus boats on the lake, it offers something for families. The walk around the lake is easy enough even for those who dont want to go down into the Wald. There are magnificent views at every turn. I note someone has mentioned difficulty parking. Well, there are a few secrets to that problem. DONT come at the weekend!!!! Come early if you do, certainly before lunchtime. There is a Parking Parkplatz for which you have to pay, and if you have a Gast Karte you can get a good discount - a lot of people are just simply too stingy to pay to park. We have NEVER had any problems parking whatever time of the year we visit. TIP - walk anti-clockwise, when you get to the far side of the lake where the houses, hotels start we HIGHLY RECOMMEND you stop for a drink and cake at Gelfart Cafeteria. It has blue flags outside. The staff are friendly and give you a warm welcome. We always eat here to fuel up for the last push back to the car park.
Written April 22, 2015
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Hi, I am planning to travel this December, but I do not have a car.
Is it possible to go from one place to another within Ramsau by public transport?
Written November 14, 2018
Hi. Yes it is. There is a bus that goes from Berchtesgaden via Ramsau to Hintersee. I haven't been there in the winter but you could look up the winter bus timetable online. Ramsau is a very popular place so no doubt well served by bus even in the winter. No doubt it will be very beautiful. Have a great trip. It is really beautiful there.
Written November 14, 2018
hi, we are planning to travel in august this year with 15 months baby, suggested to visit this place with baby?
Written June 25, 2018
Absolutely. If you either drive in or go on the local bus from Berchtesgaden it is really beautiful. There is an adequate pathway for pushchairs if that is what you have right around the lake. There are eating places. There is a delightful small cabin at one end of the lake that makes awesome iced coffee. There are boats. There is shade. There are a lot of walks. You can also walk from Ramsau. However, the track splits into two and only one way is suitable for a pushchair. If you have a baby carrier on your back you will manage the one that goes alongside the stream. It has stairs but is really beautiful. Hope that helps. Hintersee is worth going to.
Written June 25, 2018
Are there any hotels in Hintersee? Just that it seems a great place to hike from.
Written January 16, 2018
Hello,
there are a couple of accommodations around the lake. Directly at the lake you will find “Pension Seeklause” – I had dinner in the restaurant - their terrace with lake view is great, food was good. I don’t know about the rooms though.
Another accommodation directly at the lake is “Ferienwohnung Seepanorama”.
“Kainzierlhof” and “Alpenhof am Hintersee” are not directly located at the lake but within walking distance.
I hope this helps.
Marina
Written January 16, 2018
My friends and I plan to go to Hintersee lake this December, We have no idea would it be nice or just full of snow over there any suggestion please kindly advise. Thank you
Written August 27, 2017
Hi, December usually means road open and nice landscape but full of snow...
Written August 27, 2017
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