Großer Hundstod
#513 among destinations in Germany
Facts and practical information
The Großer Hundstod is, at 2,593 metres, one of the main peaks in the Steinernes Meer in the Berchtesgaden Alps, and lies on the border between Bavaria and the Austrian state of Salzburg. ()
BavariaGermany
Großer Hundstod – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: St. Bartholomew's Church, Königssee, Obersee, Funtensee.
Picturesque 17th-century lakeside churchSt. Bartholomew's Church, Berchtesgaden National Park
118 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...
Lake with boating and St. Bartholomew'sKönigssee, Berchtesgaden National Park
131 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...
Nature, Natural attraction, LakeObersee, Berchtesgaden National Park
122 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.
Tranquil lake in picturesque surroundsFuntensee, Berchtesgaden National Park
72 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.
Nature, Natural attraction, LakeGrünsee, Berchtesgaden National Park
82 min walk • Grünsee is a lake in Bavaria, Germany. At an elevation of 1474 m, its surface area is 3.92 ha.
Mountain with climbing routes and viewsHochkalter
103 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.
Nature, Natural attraction, MountainFuntenseetauern
119 min walk • The Funtenseetauern is a 2,579 m high border peak between Germany and Austria on the northern edge of the Steinernes Meer, one of the nine massifs of the Berchtesgaden Alps. The Funtenseetauern rises south of Berchtesgaden, its broad shoulder towering over the lakes of Königssee and Obersee.
Nature, Natural attraction, MountainWatzmann, Berchtesgaden National Park
129 min walk • 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.
Nature, Natural attraction, MountainFeuerpalven, Berchtesgaden National Park
136 min walk • Feuerpalven is a mountain of Bavaria, Germany. It is located in the Gotzen Mountains, a sub-range in the Hagen Mountains of the Berchtesgaden Alps.
Massive peak for climbing and ice fieldsWatzmann, Berchtesgaden National Park
88 min walk • 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.
Nature, Natural attraction, MountainStadelhorn
179 min walk • The Stadelhorn is the highest and most prominent peak in the Reiter Alm on the Austro-German border, lying on the boundary between the states of Bavaria and Salzburg. The Stadelhorn is a popular, but rather exposed hiking summit.
Bavaria