Schönau am Königssee: Jennerbahn, mountain tours and Schornbad

Schönau am Königssee puts its mountain scenery and varied days outdoors in the spotlight. The Jennerbahn gondolas connect the valley station with a middle station at 1,200 m and a summit station at an altitude of 1,800 m. Operating times and days vary by season; check these details before planning your trip.

Into the mountains with the Jennerbahn

Hikes and mountain tours into Berchtesgaden National Park start from the middle and summit stations. The tours range in difficulty. There is an elevation difference of 600 m between the middle and summit stations, so when planning your day you can take both the desired altitude and the difficulty of the tour into account.

Winter trails, water and a break in the green

In winter, Schönau am Königssee offers cleared winter hiking trails, cross-country ski trails, toboggan runs and snowshoe hikes. Which of these options are suitable depends on snow and weather conditions. This clearly distinguishes the winter activities from the hikes and mountain tours that start from the Jennerbahn stations.

The seasonal Schornbad has three pools with more than 900 m² of water surface, two slides, diving boards and spacious sunbathing lawns. A lift provides access to the water; accessible parking spaces are available directly in front of the entrance, as are accessible toilets. Opening hours and conditions vary. Check the latest information before visiting.

Löslerpark is on a communal grazing area in Schönau am Königssee, is lined with old trees and has a Kneipp pool for cooling off. The park is freely accessible. Schönau am Königssee is also a starting point for cycling tours and mountain bike trails that lead into the Berchtesgadener Land.

The wider travel destination of Berchtesgadener Land

The wider region in southeastern Upper Bavaria stretches from the gently rolling Rupertiwinkel in the north to Berchtesgaden National Park on the border with Austria. In the south, high-alpine mountain landscapes and the natural scenery around Lake Königssee define the Berchtesgadener Land. The Berchtesgadener Land Biosphere Region covers the entire district. The national park offers a network of 260 km of hiking trails and alpine paths.

At Haus der Berge, the panoramic trail brings materials and plants from the four habitats of water, forest, alpine pasture and rock to life; it also offers views of the Watzmann, Hochkalter and Jenner. This provides a distinct perspective on the wider destination’s diversity, alongside the trails and mountain tours described in Schönau.

A visit to the Berchtesgaden Salt Mine also combines an experience with regional history: visitors cross the underground Mirror Lake 130 meters below ground on a raft and see sparkling salt crystals. The salt mine has been active for more than 500 years. It illustrates the journey of the brine from its extraction in the mine to its transport to Bad Reichenhall and processing into high-quality table salt.

Using your preferred type of holiday to guide your accommodation search

When looking for a holiday apartment in Schönau am Königssee, you can weigh up your preferences: mountain tours on the Jennerbahn, winter activities, cycling tours or a break at Löslerpark each offer a different focus. Schornbad adds pools, slides and sunbathing lawns to the options. The rhythm you want for your days away can therefore be the starting point for your accommodation search.

Discover more destinations: Anger, Laufen, Piding, Teisendorf, Bad Reichenhall, Freilassing, Ramsau near Berchtesgaden, Saaldorf-Surheim.

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