Königssee, Natural lake in Berchtesgaden National Park, Germany
Lake Königssee extends 7.7 kilometers through the Bavarian Alps, reaching depths of 190 meters with walls of limestone rising vertically from its waters.
The lake formation occurred during the last ice age through glacial movements that carved deep valleys between the surrounding mountain ranges.
The Sankt Bartholomä Church, built in the 12th century on the western shore, displays red onion domes and functions as a primary pilgrimage destination.
Electric-powered passenger boats operate daily from April to October, departing from Seelände with stops at Sankt Bartholomä and Salet stations.
Boat captains demonstrate the lake's acoustic properties by playing trumpet notes that reflect multiple times between the steep rock walls.
Location: Schönau am Königsee
Elevation above the sea: 603 m
Website: https://berchtesgadener-land.com/info-service/ausflugsziele/seen-klammen/koenigssee-st-bartholomae
GPS coordinates: 47.55000,12.97500
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:31
These lakes display Europe's natural diversity. From Italian lakes in the Dolomites to clear waters in the Scottish Highlands, these locations remain free from mass tourism. The waters lie in alpine regions, volcanic areas, or historical landscapes.
Bavaria combines medieval castles, baroque churches and natural areas. The region features palaces in forests, old monasteries near rivers and mountain lakes in the Alps. The cities maintain their medieval architecture while the landscape includes mountains, lakes and historical hiking trails.
St. Bartholomew's Church, Berchtesgaden
617 m
Gotzenalm
2.1 km
Saletalm
3.1 km
Malerwinkel (Königssee)
3.9 km
Archenkanzel
1.5 km
Königsbachalm
3.3 km
Bergopfer-Gedenkkapelle St. Bernhard
2.6 km
Feuerpalven
1.7 km
Gotzentalalm
2 km
St. Johann und Paul
1.3 km
St. Bartholomä
612 m
Findling Löwenstein am Königssee
4.5 km
Königsbach-Schlucht mit Wasserfall
3.5 km
Schrainbachfall am Königssee
2.3 km
St. Bartholomä, Bildstock
503 m
Hotel Schiffmeister
4.4 km
Fischerhaus St. Bartholomä
642 m
Christlieger-Nepomuk
4.1 km
Schiffmeisterkapelle
4.4 km
Ensemble Schiffslände
4.4 km
Kaser
1.9 km
Nationalpark Berchtesgaden
3.1 km
3 Kaser auf der Kührointhütte
2.6 km
Obelisk mit Bronzerelief
4.4 km
Schwemmfächer des Eisbachs bei St. Bartholomä
1.6 km
Kaser, Rundumtyp
3.5 km
Figur Insel Christlieger in Schönau am Königssee
4.1 km
Sogenanntes Altes Seewirtshaus oder Schweizerhaus
4.5 kmReviews
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