Obersee, Berchtesgaden National Park

Name: Obersee
Address: Berchtesgaden National Park, Germany

#3 among attractions in Berchtesgaden National Park

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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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. ()

Alternative names: Area: 140.85 acres (0.2201 mi²)Length: 4331 ftWidth: 1378 ftMaximum depth: 167 ftElevation: 2011 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 47°30'58"N, 12°59'18"E

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

Nearby attractions include: St. Bartholomew's Church, Königssee, Jenner Mountain, Funtensee.

2.1 miN
Picturesque 17th-century lakeside church
St. Bartholomew's Church, Berchtesgaden National Park
55 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...
2.6 miN
Lake with boating and St. Bartholomew's
Königssee, Berchtesgaden National Park
67 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...
4.4 miN
Natural attraction, Nature, Mountain
Jenner Mountain
112 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...
2.8 miSW
Tranquil lake in picturesque surrounds
Funtensee, Berchtesgaden National Park
71 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.
1.5 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Röthbachfall, Berchtesgaden National Park
38 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.
6.5 miNE
Natural attraction, Nature, Mountain
Hoher Göll
166 min walk • Hoher Göll is a commanding mountain peak that rises majestically along the border between Germany and Austria. Nestled in the Berchtesgaden Alps, Hoher Göll stands at an elevation of 2,522 meters, offering breath-taking views and challenging climbs that attract...
1.9 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Grünsee, Berchtesgaden National Park
49 min walk • Grünsee is a lake in Bavaria, Germany. At an elevation of 1474 m, its surface area is 3.92 ha.
4.8 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Großer Hundstod
122 min walk • 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.
2.2 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Funtenseetauern
57 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.
5.5 miN
Natural attraction, Nature, Mountain
Grünstein
141 min walk • Grünstein is a mountain of Bavaria, Germany.
5.5 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Hohes Brett, Berchtesgaden National Park
141 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.