Trekking through the Berchtesgaden National Park & Steinernes Meer – A Women-only Adventure

Day 1: Königssee – Kärlingerhaus

Wednesday, 27th August 2025

Kick off your adventure with a scenic boat ride across Königssee, Germany’s most iconic mountain lake. Begin your hike into Berchtesgaden National Park, ascending to the Kärlingerhaus above Funtensee, an alpine lake and natural wonder renowned for its beauty and unique climate- perfect for a post-hike dip for the brave!

Highlights:

• Scenic boat ride on Königssee
• Stunning views over Berchtesgaden National Park
• Overnight stay at the Kärlingerhaus

Day 2: Kärlingerhaus – Riemannhaus

Thursday, 28th August 2025

Traverse the magnificent Steinernes Meer, a rugged karst plateau filled with dramatic rock formations. Arrive at the Riemannhaus, perched high above the valleys, offering panoramic views and warm alpine hospitality.

Highlights:

• Cross the Steinernes Meer, a unique experience in the Alps
• Spectacular mountain vistas
• Rest and recharge at Riemannhaus

Day 3: Riemannhaus – Ingolstädter Haus

Friday, 29th August 2025

Hike through awe-inspiring alpine trails leading to the Ingolstädter Haus. Along the way, discover the unique geology and flora of the region, with magnificent views of the surrounding “stone sea”.

Highlights:

• High-alpine trekking in the Alps
• Diverse landscape and trails
• Stay at Ingolstädter Haus, a true alpine lodge experience

Day 4: Ingolstädter Haus – Alpengasthof Hirschbichl

Saturday, 30th August 2025

Descend through lush meadows and enchanting valleys, arriving at the Alpengasthof Hirschbichl. Enjoy a well-deserved evening of relaxation in a traditional mountain guesthouse. Following a delicious dinner, we have the opportunity to celebrate our trek with a camp fire.

Highlights:

• Scenic descent through alpine valleys
• Authentic alpine cuisine and hospitality
• Evening “camp” fire

Day 5: Alpengasthof Hirschbichl – Hintersee, Ramsau

Sunday, 31st August 2025

The final leg of the trek leads to Hintersee, a serene alpine lake surrounded by dramatic peaks. Celebrate the journey with reflections on the beauty and challenges of the past five days.

Highlights:

• Peaceful forest trails and streams
• Dazzling Hintersee lake and dip!

• 5 days professional mountain guiding with German and English speaking UIMLA Mountain Leader guide
• 4 nights accommodation (where possible in private 4-6 bed rooms in mountain huts, in the last night bunkbeds in a shared dorm)
• 4 x breakfast, 4 x dinner
• Königssee boat trip
• Detailed travel, packing, and preparation advice
• Pre-trek information webinar – Get ready for the adventure with a comprehensive webinar to answer your questions and provide helpful tips
• Special Transalp hike souvenir
• Tour photo album

• Lunches (Packed lunches needed as indicated and can be purhased at huts)
• Drinks
• Personal insurance (travel insurance and personal accident insurance)
• Tips
• Any extra transfers which are needed and not in the itineray

Accommodation along this route has been selected for its character, traditional atmosphere and scenic location- giving you a mix of accommodation style.

Where possible we are in private 4-6 bed rooms. The final night we are in shared dorm in an alpine guesthouse.

Due to the remote locations, resources are limited, therefore there may not be the opportunity to shower at all huts. Wash facilities are available.

Breakfast and dinner is included in the trek fee. Lunch, snacks and drinks are not included.

Most accommodations across the Alps can cater for most food allergies e.g. glutenfree, celiac etc if they have the information in advance - please let us know upon booking or latest 2 weeks before! Vegetarian options are also mostly readily available. Vegan eaters won’t go hungry, but will have limited options.

Berchtesgaden National Park and the Steinernes Meer (Sea of Stone)

Berchtesgaden National Park, nestled in the South Western corner of the Bavarian Alps, is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve renowned for its unspoiled natural beauty and diverse ecosystems. This alpine paradise is home to the fjord-like lake Königsee, dense forests, and dramatic peaks. One of its highlights is the Steinernes Meer, or "Sea of Stone," a vast karst plateau offering unique geological formations and panoramic views. Hikers are drawn to this region for its spectacular trails, fascinating flora and fauna and the opportunity to immerse themselves in a landscape shaped by glaciers and time. This trek takes us deeper into one of Germany’s most spectacular protected areas.

• Empowerment and Connection:
  Share the journey with a group of like-minded women, supported by an experienced female guide.
• Breathtaking Scenery:
  Explore Berchtesgaden National Park, one of Germany's most stunning protected areas.
• Unforgettable Experiences:
  From alpine lakes to high-altitude plateaus, every step offers something new.

Meeting point 10:00 Königssee Car Park (Königssee PKW Parkplatz)

From Munich:

By public transport: Train via Freilassing and then bus from Berchtesgaden (3hrs)

By Car: via the A8 München – Salzburg, exit Bad Reichenhall. Via B20 to Berchtesgaden to Parkplatz Königssee (paid parking) (Tip: Exit at Bad Reichenhall, otherwise you will need the vignette toll for the small section through Austria) (2.5hrs)

From Salzburg:

By Public transportation: 840 Bus from Salzburg to Jennerbahn, Schönau am Königssee (1hr)

By Car: via B160 (avoiding tolls on the motorway) via Marktschellenberg and Berchtesgaden (40mins)

When booking a tour with 4elements it is vital that you have adequate valid travel insurance covering the activities included. It is your responsibility to arrange appropriate insurances and ensure you have read and understood the full terms and conditions of your insurance policy to ensure that you are covered for all activities you intend to undertake whilst on the trip, including all optional activities. We also recommend Travel Cancellation Insurance (Reiserücktrittversicherung) in the case that you have to cancel a trip for any reason.

Your Insurance Policy must fully cover you for medical expenses and emergency repatriation to your country of residence. Please ensure your policy includes medical emergency helicopter repatriation in the event of illness or injury –and covers the entire duration of your holiday. For this tour it is vital that you are covered for mountain search and rescue. One of the best offers for this is included in annual membership of the German Alpine Club Deutscher Alpenverein

If you are looking for insurance to cover a single hiking/ mountain tours (Wander- und Bergsportversicherung) or further insurances such as Travel Cancellation Insurance (Reiserücktrittversicherung), then we recommend the following provider for residents in Germany: Travel Secure