Watzmann, Berchtesgaden National Park

Name: Watzmann
Address: Berchtesgaden National Park, Germany

#8 among attractions in Berchtesgaden National Park

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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The Watzmann is a mountain in the Bavarian Alps south of the village of Berchtesgaden. It is the third highest in Germany, and the highest located entirely on German territory. ()

Local name: Archenkanzel First ascent: 1799Elevation: 8901 ftProminence: 3127 ftCoordinates: 47°33'44"N, 12°57'57"E

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Berchtesgaden National Park Germany

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Watzmann – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Bartholomew's Church, Königssee, Kehlstein, Obersee.

1.2 miS
Picturesque 17th-century lakeside church
St. Bartholomew's Church, Berchtesgaden National Park
32 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque landscape of Schönau am Königsee, within the Berchtesgaden National Park in Germany, lies the tranquil St. Bartholomew's Church. This charming church, with its distinctive onion-shaped domes and striking red roof, serves as a beacon of...
0.8 miSE
Lake with boating and St. Bartholomew's
Königssee, Berchtesgaden National Park
22 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque Berchtesgaden National Park, the Königssee is a natural jewel of Germany, known for its crystal-clear waters and stunning alpine scenery. This deep lake, renowned for being one of the country's cleanest, is a haven for tourists seeking...
5 miNE
Towering peak with an elevated eatery
Kehlstein
127 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque Bavarian Alps of Germany, Kehlstein Mountain commands an imposing presence. This lofty peak, rising to an elevation of 1,834 meters, is renowned for its breathtaking views and historical significance.
3.4 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Obersee, Berchtesgaden National Park
86 min walk • The Obersee is a natural lake in the extreme southeast Berchtesgadener Land district of the German state of Bavaria, near the Austrian border. All of the lake is within the Berchtesgaden National Park. It is located southeast of the much larger Königssee. The two lakes are separated through a moraine.
2.7 miE
Natural attraction, Nature, Mountain
Jenner Mountain
70 min walk • Jenner Mountain, located in the picturesque Berchtesgaden National Park in Germany, is an alpine treasure that beckons nature lovers and adventure seekers alike. This majestic peak reaches an elevation of 1,874 meters, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding...
4.9 miS
Tranquil lake in picturesque surrounds
Funtensee, Berchtesgaden National Park
125 min walk • Funtensee is a karst lake on the Steinernes Meer plateau in Berchtesgaden National Park, Bavaria, Germany. It is located in the larger of two sinkholes. The area is known for record low temperatures, up to 30 °C lower than the surrounding area. Its primary inflows are the Steingraben, Stuhlgraben and Rennergraben streams.
4.7 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Röthbachfall, Berchtesgaden National Park
120 min walk • The Röthbachfall is the highest waterfall in Germany, with a vertical drop of 470 metres. The waterfall is located in the Berchtesgaden area on the Obersee lake.
4.2 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Grünsee, Berchtesgaden National Park
107 min walk • Grünsee is a lake in Bavaria, Germany. At an elevation of 1474 m, its surface area is 3.92 ha.
4.7 miW
Mountain with climbing routes and views
Hochkalter
120 min walk • At 2,606.9 metres, the Hochkalter in the Berchtesgaden Alps is the highest peak in the massif of the same name and therefore one of the highest mountains in Germany. The Hochkalter Massif is also called the Hochkalter mountains.
2.2 miN
Natural attraction, Nature, Mountain
Grünstein
57 min walk • Grünstein is a mountain of Bavaria, Germany.
4.2 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Hohes Brett, Berchtesgaden National Park
108 min walk • Hohes Brett is a mountain of Bavaria, Germany. The Hohes Brett is a 2,340 meter high mountain in Goellstock, which is located in the Berchtesgadener Alps. The border between Germany and Austria runs over its peak.

Watzmann, Berchtesgaden National Park

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Watzmann – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)