Berchtesgaden National Park
Königssee & St. Bartholomä
- The echo at the Echowand during the boat trip
- St. Bartholomä peninsula with views of the Watzmann
- Hike from Salet to the Obersee
Our tipTake the first boat in the morning – it gets busy later.
Berchtesgadener Land · Salzburg · Chiemgau
Things to do around Piding
Königssee, Salzburg, Bad Reichenhall, mountains and lakes: the best day trips from the apartment – with driving time, duration and our tips.
- 10 minBad Reichenhall
- 25 minSalzburg
- 40 minKönigssee
At a glance
Everything close by.
Driving times from the apartment (normal traffic) – tap to see the route.
Map: own design. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors, routes: OSRM, relief: AWS Terrain Tiles (incl. SRTM, EU-DEM)
Our favourites
Where to today?
Austria · UNESCO World Heritage
Salzburg Old Town
- Getreidegasse & Mozart’s birthplace
- Hohensalzburg Fortress with the funicular
- Mirabell Gardens & the Salzach riverbank
Our tipTake the train from Piding – arrive relaxed, no need to look for parking.
Alpine spa town
Bad Reichenhall
- Old Saltworks with salt museum
- Brine mist at the graduation tower in the spa gardens
- Predigtstuhl cable car to 1,613 m
Our tipSpend the evening at the RupertusTherme – it is only 10 minutes back.
Piding’s local mountain · 1,771 m
Hochstaufen
- Reichenhaller Haus right at the summit
- Views of Salzburg, the Chiemsee and the Watzmann
- Trail for sure-footed hikers
Our tipStart early and check the hut’s opening times in advance.
Border mountain · cable car from Grödig
Untersberg
- Cable car ride to the Geiereck
- Ridge trail to the Salzburger Hochthron
- Mountain of legends: Emperor Charlemagne sleeps inside the Untersberg
Our tipGo on a clear day – then you can see as far as the Chiemsee.
Market town & national park
Berchtesgaden
- Salt mine with mine train and slides
- Jenner cable car to over 1,800 m
- Haus der Berge – national park centre
Our tipBook salt mine tickets online in advance.
Mountaineering village of Ramsau
Hintersee & Ramsau
- Circular walk around the lake (approx. 1 h)
- Enchanted forest among giant boulders
- Wimbachklamm gorge close by
Our tipCome early on an autumn morning – mist often lies over the water.
The “Bavarian Sea”
Chiemsee
- Herrenchiemsee Palace & Hall of Mirrors
- Fraueninsel with fishing village and smoked fish
- Swimming along the shores in summer
Our tipVisit both islands in one day with the combined ticket.
Without a car and with children
- Day trips without a car
Trains run from Piding station (900 m) to Salzburg, Bad Reichenhall, Berchtesgaden and Freilassing. Many sights there are within walking distance or a short bus ride.
- With children
Berchtesgaden salt mine with mine train and slides, Haus der Berge, Hellbrunn zoo and trick fountains, the Salzburg Open-Air Museum and, in summer, the Thumsee.
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Piding to the Königssee?
About 40 minutes by car via Bad Reichenhall and Berchtesgaden.
How do I get from Piding to Salzburg?
About 25 minutes by car. Without a car, take the train from Piding station to Salzburg.
What can I do on a rainy day in the Berchtesgaden region?
The Berchtesgaden salt mine, the Old Saltworks in Bad Reichenhall, the RupertusTherme and the Watzmann Therme, and the museums in Salzburg.
Which hikes can I start right from Piding?
The Hochstaufen (1,771 m) is Piding’s local mountain; there are also easier paths at the foot of the mountains.
Where can you swim near Piding?
In the Thumsee near Bad Reichenhall, the Höglwörther See and the Chiemsee. On rainy days the RupertusTherme and the Watzmann Therme are great alternatives.
What is there to do with children?
The Berchtesgaden salt mine, Haus der Berge, Hellbrunn zoo, the Salzburg Open-Air Museum and the Thumsee.
Can I reach the sights without a car?
Yes. Trains run from Piding station (900 m) to Salzburg, Bad Reichenhall, Berchtesgaden and Freilassing; local buses take you further.
What can you do in winter?
Winter walks, skiing on the Jenner or the Götschen and thermal baths in Bad Reichenhall and Berchtesgaden.
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