Totally agree with your commentary on most travel videos. They are made to feed an algorithm, not to communicate authentically to real people. Thanks for taking the time to be different!
And because we aren’t feeding the algorithm very well, but making the best content we can, maybe you might share us with your friends and family and everyone you ever meet 😅
So fun watching your videos. You were so helpful last year in helping us plan our trip. Over Xmas I gave a friend your channel link and let her know she should do a consultation after she gets a rough draft of her itinerary. Your videos are all incredibly informative and honest which is so refreshing.
Hands down, your channel is the most authentic. Thanks for putting out this great content and sharing your knowledge of the area. Can't wait until your next video!
Love your videos! I watch your videos because when I’m not in Germany I miss it. Sitting here at work in Florida wishing I was in Germany. I’m a retired US soldier that was stationed in Würzburg and Esslingen. My favorite place in the world is Würzburg and I am looking forward to seeing you do a video from there. Thanks for all your lovely videos.
First things first: Congratulation guys, you made it - well done! Also thank you for using the right gear (mountain hiking shoes etc). That was certainly a strenuous and tiring hike. Yes, the difference in altitude is easily underestimated. I was also totally exhausted after 3/4 of the hike when I did this tour around 20 years ago. Camilla was certainly one of the reasons you didn't give up made it to the end, so some extra kudos to her. I'm sure you had a good night's sleep in the hut after all that exertion. I can't remember if I recommended it to you - but for those who want to try it themselves: I recommend that you book one of the twin rooms for the Gotzenalm in advance. They do cost a bit more, but you have a bit more privacy and won't be disturbed by the possible snoring of others. If you loved the view, here maybe another recommendation - a shorter one day trip (3 hours hike in total) with a spectacular view. Go to the town named Farchant and hike through the Kuhfluchtwasserfälle (fleeing cow water falls) to the viewpoint Schöne Aussicht (nice view). You'll find it on google maps. There with nice weather you'll have a spectacular view of Farchant, Garmisch-Partenkirchen and the surrounding alps.
Thank you so much! My friend told me about Gotzenalm, but your comment really encouraged us to actually do it! We wanted a two person room, but we booked so last minute that there were none available. I didn't even think about the effects altitude could have! We actually have a video on the Kuhfluchtwasserfälle! :) It is very old.
I love your videos, love how you show both the good and bad and keep it real. Love how you show little hidden in plain site treasures and this video is no exception. Great job, thank you for your honesty, it's so refreshing.
I live very close to the Königsee, and I love the whole area. Your German pronounciation is quite good 👍 You can buy the fried onions in almost every grocerie store. Great to see that you enjoyed your time in my Heimat 😊
Such cool footage! Just went on my longest hike and highest elevation gain. It was ROUGH but so worth it. I so empathize with the mental toughness! Appreciate the authenticity!
I’ve been watching and enjoying your videos for the last few months but I must say this video has been my favourite by a country mile. The whole trip looked absolutely beautiful, I’m sat at home in Yorkshire wishing I could do that hike, Watching your videos has reinforced me and my girlfriends urge to move to Germany as it looks like life would be so much better than in the UK. Thank you so much for your content!
Great video. As a long-time visitor (from UK) to Berchtesgaden, I also avoid Konigsee, but this looked great. I even convinced my you-tube avoiding husband to watch your video. We typically hike from the other side of the Lake, up Grunstein, then across to Kuhrointalm and then look down on St Barthomew from directly opposite where you were. Beautiful part of the world. Keep on showing the unique experiences, I appreciate you not chasing the views.
Brilliantly informative video. I love that you speak so clearly and that you tell and show it like it is. Just love your channel- even us oldies(72) can gain v helpful advice. Will be back in GAP and environs in late October. Just love the natural beauty of Bavaria.💕
Absolutely loved this video and 100% agree with what you say about travel creators. I love how deep you all explore Bavaria and showing how much more it is than just the typical sights. We can't wait to get down there and explore more!
Loooooooooove all your videos!!! This video is unique, informative & FUN! I really appreciate your honest insight. I hope you’re all recovered because I’m ready for the next video! 🎉😅
I was originally planning to go to the Dolomites and Wolkenstein, but my body is complaining about traveling exclusively by train and other public transportation. Combination of aback injury flare up and heat have caused me to stick to Northern Germany. Towards the end of my trip I can take a detour to Berchtesgaden and see the Koenigsee. I’m renting a car for a few days and only because I need to go from Dresden to Vienna in only a day and need to be hauling all my luggage with me. But-even though you are kinda negative about the tourist trap entrance to the lake-I really wanna see and experience the place. This is a great little video.
Thanks os much! The touristy area near the ticket stand is not for us, but that doesn't mean others shouldn't visit. I think travel blogs/vlogs should be all about educating audiences so they feel empowered to choose what activities work best for them! Hope you enjoy it!
Thanks for all the work put in for a great look at that part of Bavaria unseen by most tourists. I also appreciate the alternate paths in case you have not the fitness level that you have ( I'm 66) but would love to hike to the hut via the alternate route.
Best gift my husband has given me so far is my hiking backpack back when we had only been together for a couple of years. I think it was his way of saying: we're in this for the long haul.
Incredibly informative! I’m so glad i stumbled upon your video one day before my planned trip to Königssee. Thanks to your video, we took the Königssee-Königsbachalm-Kessel hiking route today. Though now (late Oct) Königsbachalm was closed and one of the pier workers advised against us to go on the hike to Kessel (he mentioned dangerous condition? but it was fairly okay), it was still a good hike with incredible views for a one day trip. Limited English information about this trail online so i’m very grateful for your video! Glad to have enjoyed the Bavarian alps a little. Love from Malaysia xx
Can confirm, your itinerary consultations are well worth it! Just got back from our trip and the suggestions you made to us on the call and your follow up email, as well as in your videos, made all the difference. We had an amazing time following your videos around. Now we’ll have to practice hiking and go back for this one😂 Great video.
Great video! That looks like quite the hike. I wish I could have tried it 20 years ago. Not sure I could handle it now. The food at those mountain huts has always been delicious. Thanks for another well put together video.
Gorgeous - I'm glad you shared the bit about your parental concerns, especially with you having a physically impaired mother. I'd immigrated to the Netherlands several years ago from the Colorado Rockies, where I'd lived and raised a family 7800 feet (2.38 km) above sea level. At the time, I was quite fit but, these days, and with an ankle injury I'd unfortunately struggle along on such an albeit breathtakingly beautiful ascent. So, yes, if able do take these paths less travelled and hike these golden gems. But, if not, the alternative is fine for those who can't too. 😊
Thanks for your feedback! Although we don't love parts of Königsee, we understand that there are aspects that are appealing to others for different reasons. We are so happy that people with limited mobility can access such a beautiful part of the Alps...because accessibility is not top priority in Europe unfortunately.
I was there, and zoomed past the tatty shops so quickly that I had no recollection of them until you reminded me just now. The boat ride was lovely, though.
Yet another great vlog showing us what a “real”day trip can be away from the common tourist attractions. You both continue to provide quality information for the adventurous visitors. While I confess the hike is quite a bit out of my abilities (heck, the highest point in Florida is barely over 100 meters above sea level), I must say you made the hike look like fun. A lot of work to be sure (A LOT of work)!! I think I’d pass on the accommodations though 😂. Looking forward to the next vlog as I always do! Rob
Love Germany and the Bavarian Alps. I can't wait to go to Konigsee lake. We always hire a car and will be our 5th visit with never enough time to do/see everything. Thanks for your vlog though, always look forward to seeing them
Hi Ben and Camille I watched your video again and abdolutely love it. Then I read my last comment again and I realised that it is never a good idea to write a comment after a couple of pints. Now on a more serious note, i really like that you went to Königssee. I think it is the most mystical lake of Bavaria, but the swarms of camera clicking tourists take away a lot of its mysticism. The path you have found shows the mystcism the lake originally had. I also really like the shots you took of all the wonderful amphibians. Luckily you do not follow the trend of other youtubers chasing algarythms rather than delivering good content.
thanks so much! We did not get the impression it was a bad comment! No problem! Thanks so much for your kind words. Glad you enjoyed the Königssee hiking shots and animals :)
We had a car and drove right to the restaurant on the lake opposite of all the boat houses and docks. We were on opposite side of all the action I guess!
I have previously done a slightly different multi-day tour around the Königssee starting in Königssee late afternoon, taking the Jennerbahn up, staying at the Schneibsteinhaus the first night, then hiked to the Gotzenalm, stayed there for the second night, then hiked on to the Wasseralm and stayed there, then on to the Kärlingerhaus for the last night and then down to St. Bartholomä. Back to Königssee by boat. The views were fantastic all around. The scenery is great. There are other variations of a similar multi-day hike around the Königssee I recommend.
@@NearFromHome it is actually not that strenuous. I am not super fit and I was able to do it just fine. Keep in mind the entire hike is at altitude and if you start at the Jennerbahn top station you are already as far up as you will mostly be. It is roughly a 4 to 6 hour hike each day and you will hike down most of the altitude on the last day. In the summer all of the huts are hosted and food and drinks is available. During the week there should not be any problem getting a bunk bed or even a private room at the Kärlingerhaus. There are also other areas in the alps where you can do multi-day hut to hut hikes. Most of them are operated by the Alpine Club.
Man you must have millions of views, I dont understand why the poeple do not appreciate you real quality to record, edit an share the real expierence, thanks a lot!
Fabulous hike you’ve highlighted here. On my bucket list for next time I get to Königsee. As for Bertchesgaden Hofbräu ? Es ist lecker 😀. By the way Königsee was pretty touristy in 1970 when I first visited.
@@NearFromHomecould be but it’s been a tourist spot for decades. My aunt has pictures of the lake frozen and covered in snow from the ‘60s. I’ve been there in winter too. Magical and tourist free. As for the Eagles Nest ? I’m never going to go there as I don’t regard it as a tourist destination. Visiting it, for me, lends legitimacy to the awful time it represents. Love your videos because of your enthusiasm. Keep ‘em coming 😄😄.
@@NearFromHome I've been to the Eagle's Nest, but only because of the view. Popular with US Americans because of the "history" (the German one only goes from 33-45 😜), apart from the building (where he was rarely) there's not much left. I usually go in October, there's not much going on. My favorite Bavaria
We combined an overnight in Salzburg and Konigssee so took the bus from Salzburg to Konigssee. We went in May and the only bad part was the queue for the bus to get back to the train station to go back to Munich. Otherwise we loved it. Especially the beer garden at the end of a short hike.
I was there last november and it was wonderful: barely any tourists and most seemed local. I hiked up unitl the Ice Chapel and it was my most difficult hike of my vacation.
Ben, I so agree with everything you have said. Sometimes one really get the feeling that most travel flogger and travel writers for that matter are only copying from one another. That is so sad and quite embaessing for the tourist industry, so thanks for showing the world, i.e. Bavaria 😅, in all its variety. And yes, I know a lot of people who would pay 30 Euros or more for a bunk at a mountain hut. Some of my Single friends started mountain walking only because of the mountain bunks. They say, it's a great way of meeting people and the good thing is that the people you meet can't run away, at least not for that evening. Of course that's not my opinion, I am only quoting my friends 😅
Such a great video! Had no idea for this middle stop in Kessel. I will try the hike from Konigsee and pass through Buchsenalm. So when I reach the port the only thing I have to do is flip that table and a boat will stop for me?
Wife and I spent 2 weeks in Bavaria last Sept, Berchtesgaden and Konigssee were highlights for us and I’d spend more time there if I came back. I think you’re being a little too critical of a truly stunning area. We did have a car and we stayed in neighboring Marktschellenberg. As for things to do in the area I liked the scenic drives around the alps gorge hikes and the Jennerbahn.
Great watch. I was fortunate enough to visit Königssee in 2020, just after lockdown. Hotels just about open again, every other shop closed, international travel still suspended. Way less touristy than other times. I was there to hike in solitude, and that's what I did. Tourists are mainly on the boats and on Jenner (don't go there.) Kesselsteig was sadly closed due to rockslides/treefall. That would have been a great option. I'm not a big fan of the sleeping arrangements in mountain huts, so I had to be back in town every evening. I earned a few sceptical looks when booking a one way ticket to Salet, but can recommend the hike along Obersee and across the mountain to Schneibstein, though it is a tough one. The other beautiful hike I did went from St.Bartholomä to Kährlingerhaus. Initially wanted to end that in Salet to not go the same way back, but the fear of missing the last boat there was too big...
@@NearFromHome it really is a nice view from up there, but it is a crowded one even on the worst day. Take the Jennerbahn (if you must) and walk up to Schneibstein or Hohes Brett. That's where the real beauty is. (I take it you got up to Watzmann, that's not a trip I'm comfortable to make in one day)
Wild this is the standard American experience in most parts of our own country meaning the beginning of the video with the parking lots etc. I live in the finger lakes region of New York and there are several lakes that you can tell are over stuffed and visited and other spots that can be real hidden gems
As a Bavarian, only 1h drive from Berchtesgaden, I´m more than once a year in this beautiful mountain region. Hiked several times to the Gotzenalm on different paths. The view from Feuerpalfen is really gorgeous. Also the view to the Watzmann mountain, one of the most famous mountains in Germany. Regarding the showers: Mind you are in the middle of the Alps, nothing much around. No communal water supply, no grid electricity. They drive all the goods (and diesel) the same way up where you walked. Really! These narrrow serpentines! They have a diesel engine at the hut. No hot water and no showers are certainly no exception in this deserted Alpine region. Having hot water and showers would be a huge effort to run. Maybe we meet next time ... then maybe we get more clear views. Near the Feuerpalfen there is another viewpoint .. in direction Bad Reichenhall and Salzburg, a great place to watch the sunrise. You can skip Königssee, but for sure you miss something.
Hello there! Two little things about the hike: Why didn't you use your poles when going up? You can walk a little bit faster, it's easier for your legs and a good training for the shoulders and the muscles around. I would recommend to walk down along one of the others paths, maybe to Sallet at the end of the lake - so you see completely new things at the second day... Fun fact about Königssee: not far from the deepest point of the lake, there is a car laying around - someone tried to cross the frozen lake, but the ice was a little bit to thin. Last time when you could walk across the ice until the end of the lake was in 2006, masses of people walking and skiing...
Idk, we just don't info the poles helpful when going up, especially when the terrain is flat. We definitely used them on the way down! interesting fact!
@@dondchannel7227 No worries :) I’ve got plenty of hiking videos that I would recommend for your first time, but being marooned with 1250m of straight elevation gain would be a real trial by fire.
Why do I enjoy watching other people suffer so I know not to? I will not be attempting that monster of a hike on my upcoming trip. To speak to your point about the travel industry, one of the things I love about your channel and that sets you apart is that the bulk of your videos are in one area. You aren’t passing through. So you can show more, and deeply compare more, of the options we are evaluating as we plan our trips. Any channel that moves around a lot could never show the depth you do.
lol! Now you know not to do this hike . Thanks so much! The standard for travel vlogs and blogs is to visit as many places as possible to cast a wide SEO net. This is why you'll see travel channels that come to Germany to make the same three videos everyone else makes and then leave for another country. This method leaves so much on the table, and people trying to help stop over tourism really miss out!
the real beauty is the obersee. take the boat all the way across the königssee (dont get off in the middle), walk for 10 more mins and you will see one of the most beautiful sights i have ever laid eyes on
We went to the Kehlsteinhaus in July well worth a visit in my opinion. After we visited the nearby museum we were told at the ticket office that the Kehsteinhaus was closed due to the number of visitors ( it was only 1 pm ) Luckily we were staying in Berchtesgaden for four nights so we went up the next day .
The lake itself is gorgeous, tourist trap or not. You two carried way too much stuff, for basically one day of hiking. You probably didn't need 70-80% of what you had there (it's amazing how much stuff you really don't need when you have to carry it on your back, especially for several days).
Yeah, I mean the bags were mostly empty. I just refuse to buy multiple sizes of hiking backpack. Mostly we had tons of water, the camera equipment, chargers, and etc does take up more room than I’d like though. We’ve done a lot of multi-day Camino series before in Spain and Italy, great videos if you haven’t seen them, and we definitely packed a bit too much for that first one in Spain.
Me too, lol. But you did watch it 😉 And arguably, I actually do hate Königsee. The standard itinerary everyone else promotes is pretty garbage in my opinion.
He probably meant just to meet other local bavarians (instead of tourists). Even for other non-bavarian Germans their dialect might become very challenging to understand, if you want to have a conversation.
They really kept to themselves. We are used to Americans making small talk with strangers in settings like that. They were also very strict with the schedule. We did not see any naked Germans though! :D
Exactly. They were all speaking really heavy dialect, and all seemed to know exactly what was going on and what to do, when to do it. For the first time in a long while everything felt “different” and I felt myself as an outsider. It was really really nice though and I loved the experience.
Should have tried 1962. Book "Europe on 5 dollars a Day". Bought a VW for 1150 dollars. Traveled a month. No crowds, no reservations, B&B. Shipped VW back to Houston 150 dollars. You also complain to much. Cheer's
No way am I’m paying 30 Euros per person to sleep in a shed with 10 other people. Those sparse accommodations were a good investment for whoever owns them! 😂
Hiking trails, no 5* hotels in the Alps. So you can experience adventures in pure nature. Fantastic experience. If you can't do that, don't go hiking. Stay in a 5-star hotel in a crowded, noisy and smelly city.😅🤪😜
@@timothymcgregor9249 i do watch this channel because i love Bavaria. have been many times and will be there in september again. My only problem is the way they put down other youtubers like they are doing so much better . when they are really doing the same thing, walking around town with the selfie stick trying to get material for the gram and youtube. the whole influencer scene is a little cringy and is ruining small secret spots everywhere. just my two cents
Totally agree with your commentary on most travel videos. They are made to feed an algorithm, not to communicate authentically to real people. Thanks for taking the time to be different!
And because we aren’t feeding the algorithm very well, but making the best content we can, maybe you might share us with your friends and family and everyone you ever meet 😅
So fun watching your videos. You were so helpful last year in helping us plan our trip. Over Xmas I gave a friend your channel link and let her know she should do a consultation after she gets a rough draft of her itinerary. Your videos are all incredibly informative and honest which is so refreshing.
Thanks so much! We loved helping you for your trip! :)
Hands down, your channel is the most authentic. Thanks for putting out this great content and sharing your knowledge of the area. Can't wait until your next video!
Thank you!
My wife and I did that same hike 40 nyears ago. As one would expect, a lot more commercialism since we were there.
That must have been wild.
Love your videos! I watch your videos because when I’m not in Germany I miss it. Sitting here at work in Florida wishing I was in Germany. I’m a retired US soldier that was stationed in Würzburg and Esslingen. My favorite place in the world is Würzburg and I am looking forward to seeing you do a video from there. Thanks for all your lovely videos.
Thanks so much for all your support. Glad you are enjoying our videos! We are excited to get out to Würzburg at some point!
We love konig see, and you guys, you bloody warn my heart and take us back.
thanks for watching!
First things first: Congratulation guys, you made it - well done! Also thank you for using the right gear (mountain hiking shoes etc). That was certainly a strenuous and tiring hike. Yes, the difference in altitude is easily underestimated. I was also totally exhausted after 3/4 of the hike when I did this tour around 20 years ago. Camilla was certainly one of the reasons you didn't give up made it to the end, so some extra kudos to her. I'm sure you had a good night's sleep in the hut after all that exertion. I can't remember if I recommended it to you - but for those who want to try it themselves: I recommend that you book one of the twin rooms for the Gotzenalm in advance. They do cost a bit more, but you have a bit more privacy and won't be disturbed by the possible snoring of others.
If you loved the view, here maybe another recommendation - a shorter one day trip (3 hours hike in total) with a spectacular view. Go to the town named Farchant and hike through the Kuhfluchtwasserfälle (fleeing cow water falls) to the viewpoint Schöne Aussicht (nice view). You'll find it on google maps. There with nice weather you'll have a spectacular view of Farchant, Garmisch-Partenkirchen and the surrounding alps.
Thank you so much! My friend told me about Gotzenalm, but your comment really encouraged us to actually do it! We wanted a two person room, but we booked so last minute that there were none available.
I didn't even think about the effects altitude could have!
We actually have a video on the Kuhfluchtwasserfälle! :) It is very old.
I am definitely going to try this hike! Thank you so much❤ ,you're videos are so unique and enjoyable.
Thank you so much! Good luck!
I love your videos, love how you show both the good and bad and keep it real. Love how you show little hidden in plain site treasures and this video is no exception. Great job, thank you for your honesty, it's so refreshing.
Thanks so much! Glad you appreciate the concept ❤️
I live very close to the Königsee, and I love the whole area.
Your German pronounciation is quite good 👍
You can buy the fried onions in almost every grocerie store.
Great to see that you enjoyed your time in my Heimat 😊
Thanks so much!
Oh, I know about the fried onions in the grocery store. I do not buy them, because I could go through them in a sitting :O
What a lovely video. Love all the hidden gems😊
Thanks!
Such cool footage! Just went on my longest hike and highest elevation gain. It was ROUGH but so worth it. I so empathize with the mental toughness! Appreciate the authenticity!
Congratulations! Thanks so much for watching!
I’ve been watching and enjoying your videos for the last few months but I must say this video has been my favourite by a country mile. The whole trip looked absolutely beautiful, I’m sat at home in Yorkshire wishing I could do that hike,
Watching your videos has reinforced me and my girlfriends urge to move to Germany as it looks like life would be so much better than in the UK. Thank you so much for your content!
Thanks so much! That really means a lot! 🥰🥰
Great video. As a long-time visitor (from UK) to Berchtesgaden, I also avoid Konigsee, but this looked great. I even convinced my you-tube avoiding husband to watch your video. We typically hike from the other side of the Lake, up Grunstein, then across to Kuhrointalm and then look down on St Barthomew from directly opposite where you were. Beautiful part of the world. Keep on showing the unique experiences, I appreciate you not chasing the views.
Thanks for watching!
That sounds like a hike we will have to try.
Thanks for the video! I love traveling on and off the beaten path of tourists. These types of options are fantastic! Great footage and commentary.
Thanks so much! :)
Brilliantly informative video. I love that you speak so clearly and that you tell and show it like it is. Just love your channel- even us oldies(72) can gain v helpful advice.
Will be back in GAP and environs in late October. Just love the natural beauty of Bavaria.💕
Thank you so much! Have a nice trip.
Your videos are amazing. I always enjoy them and you make me want to return to Bravia and slow down and see more.
Thank you so much!
Absolutely loved this video and 100% agree with what you say about travel creators. I love how deep you all explore Bavaria and showing how much more it is than just the typical sights. We can't wait to get down there and explore more!
You guys get it!
:) Thanks so much!
Loooooooooove all your videos!!! This video is unique, informative & FUN! I really appreciate your honest insight. I hope you’re all recovered because I’m ready for the next video! 🎉😅
Thank you so much! That really means a lot!!
My feet hurt just watching this video. Lol!
Also, thanks for sharing lesser known places with us.
hahahah tbf, it was our legs that hurt, and weirdly enough, only after descending the next day. :O
Thank you for sharing this. Absolutely awsesome.
Thanks so much! :D
Oh. By the way , the yellow black lizard is a Salamander.
ahhhhhhhh makes sense actually!
Thanks for taking us on this stunning journey! The Alps are truly spectacular.
:)
I'm knackered from just watching the hike! Haha Another top-notch video guys!
lol thanks!
I was originally planning to go to the Dolomites and Wolkenstein, but my body is complaining about traveling exclusively by train and other public transportation. Combination of aback injury flare up and heat have caused me to stick to Northern Germany. Towards the end of my trip I can take a detour to Berchtesgaden and see the Koenigsee. I’m renting a car for a few days and only because I need to go from Dresden to Vienna in only a day and need to be hauling all my luggage with me. But-even though you are kinda negative about the tourist trap entrance to the lake-I really wanna see and experience the place.
This is a great little video.
Thanks os much!
The touristy area near the ticket stand is not for us, but that doesn't mean others shouldn't visit. I think travel blogs/vlogs should be all about educating audiences so they feel empowered to choose what activities work best for them! Hope you enjoy it!
Thanks for all the work put in for a great look at that part of Bavaria unseen by most tourists. I also appreciate the alternate paths in case you have not the fitness level that you have ( I'm 66) but would love to hike to the hut via the alternate route.
Thanks so much! It's a lot of work.
Königsbach seems like a great alternative!
Best gift my husband has given me so far is my hiking backpack back when we had only been together for a couple of years. I think it was his way of saying: we're in this for the long haul.
awwww that's so sweet!
Incredibly informative! I’m so glad i stumbled upon your video one day before my planned trip to Königssee. Thanks to your video, we took the Königssee-Königsbachalm-Kessel hiking route today. Though now (late Oct) Königsbachalm was closed and one of the pier workers advised against us to go on the hike to Kessel (he mentioned dangerous condition? but it was fairly okay), it was still a good hike with incredible views for a one day trip. Limited English information about this trail online so i’m very grateful for your video! Glad to have enjoyed the Bavarian alps a little. Love from Malaysia xx
wow thanks so much! Glad to hear you were able to enjoy some of the less touristed side of Königsee. Thanks so much for watching!
Thanks!
WOW thank you so much!!
Can confirm, your itinerary consultations are well worth it! Just got back from our trip and the suggestions you made to us on the call and your follow up email, as well as in your videos, made all the difference. We had an amazing time following your videos around. Now we’ll have to practice hiking and go back for this one😂 Great video.
:D Thanks so much! It was great getting to meet you and help out!
Great video! That looks like quite the hike. I wish I could have tried it 20 years ago. Not sure I could handle it now. The food at those mountain huts has always been delicious. Thanks for another well put together video.
That's too bad! There are plenty of easier huts in the area too.
Thanks for watching!
Love this video!! Really entertaining thanks guys! I’m In Garmish in 2 weeks for the first time, might hit you up for an itinerary 👍
Thanks so much! Look forward to hearing from you!
You guys are the best. Thank you for your enthusiasm, integrity and YT skills. Love watching all your videos. Might get a consultation too!
Thanks so much! :) We really appreciate it!
Gorgeous - I'm glad you shared the bit about your parental concerns, especially with you having a physically impaired mother. I'd immigrated to the Netherlands several years ago from the Colorado Rockies, where I'd lived and raised a family 7800 feet (2.38 km) above sea level. At the time, I was quite fit but, these days, and with an ankle injury I'd unfortunately struggle along on such an albeit breathtakingly beautiful ascent.
So, yes, if able do take these paths less travelled and hike these golden gems. But, if not, the alternative is fine for those who can't too. 😊
Thanks for your feedback! Although we don't love parts of Königsee, we understand that there are aspects that are appealing to others for different reasons. We are so happy that people with limited mobility can access such a beautiful part of the Alps...because accessibility is not top priority in Europe unfortunately.
Thanks! Awesome video. Gives me a lot of ideas on my trip next summer.
Thanks!
I was there, and zoomed past the tatty shops so quickly that I had no recollection of them until you reminded me just now. The boat ride was lovely, though.
The tatty shops are so forgettable!
Agree, the boat ride is stunning
Yet another great vlog showing us what a “real”day trip can be away from the common tourist attractions. You both continue to provide quality information for the adventurous visitors. While I confess the hike is quite a bit out of my abilities (heck, the highest point in Florida is barely over 100 meters above sea level), I must say you made the hike look like fun. A lot of work to be sure (A LOT of work)!! I think I’d pass on the accommodations though 😂. Looking forward to the next vlog as I always do! Rob
Thanks so much! We really appreciate it! Luckily there are huts (with and without accommodation) all over the alps spanning many skill levels.
Love your videos. We like the not so touristy locations. Appreciate your videos!
Hard pass on those accommodations😂😊
Thanks so much!
understandable lolol
Love Germany and the Bavarian Alps. I can't wait to go to Konigsee lake. We always hire a car and will be our 5th visit with never enough time to do/see everything. Thanks for your vlog though, always look forward to seeing them
Agree! There's a never ending list of things to do!
Great video. I’m gonna be in Berchtesgaden in a couple weeks
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Hi Ben and Camille
I watched your video again and abdolutely love it. Then I read my last comment again and I realised that it is never a good idea to write a comment after a couple of pints. Now on a more serious note, i really like that you went to Königssee. I think it is the most mystical lake of Bavaria, but the swarms of camera clicking tourists take away a lot of its mysticism. The path you have found shows the mystcism the lake originally had. I also really like the shots you took of all the wonderful amphibians. Luckily you do not follow the trend of other youtubers chasing algarythms rather than delivering good content.
thanks so much! We did not get the impression it was a bad comment! No problem!
Thanks so much for your kind words. Glad you enjoyed the Königssee hiking shots and animals :)
Last year…June 23’, we drove to Eagles Nest and Koniggsee and it was amazing. We were able to skip the strip mall. Didn’t even know it was there!!
Glad you had a nice time! I wonder how you were able to skip it... :O
We had a car and drove right to the restaurant on the lake opposite of all the boat houses and docks. We were on opposite side of all the action I guess!
Thank you. This just sparked my interest for hiking. Haven't done that in a long time. I live in Rednitzhembach, and is not that far from Königssee ❤
Thanks so much!
Great video! We used to stay in mountain huts like this (total self-sufficiency and no electricity) and then get snowed in!
Hi Arno, I totally agree. When I was visiting this place in early october we had some first small patches of snow at the top peaks.
@@Opa_AndreHi Andre beste Zeit oder?
Oh no, that would stress me out so much! lol
@@NearFromHome great memories
@@arnodobler1096 jupp
Enjoyed the watch & commentary, thank you!
Thanks for watching!
I have previously done a slightly different multi-day tour around the Königssee starting in Königssee late afternoon, taking the Jennerbahn up, staying at the Schneibsteinhaus the first night, then hiked to the Gotzenalm, stayed there for the second night, then hiked on to the Wasseralm and stayed there, then on to the Kärlingerhaus for the last night and then down to St. Bartholomä. Back to Königssee by boat. The views were fantastic all around. The scenery is great. There are other variations of a similar multi-day hike around the Königssee I recommend.
that's insane! I cannot imagine doing a multi-day tour. I don't think we are fit enough lol. Maybe one day!
@@NearFromHome it is actually not that strenuous. I am not super fit and I was able to do it just fine. Keep in mind the entire hike is at altitude and if you start at the Jennerbahn top station you are already as far up as you will mostly be. It is roughly a 4 to 6 hour hike each day and you will hike down most of the altitude on the last day. In the summer all of the huts are hosted and food and drinks is available. During the week there should not be any problem getting a bunk bed or even a private room at the Kärlingerhaus. There are also other areas in the alps where you can do multi-day hut to hut hikes. Most of them are operated by the Alpine Club.
Man you must have millions of views, I dont understand why the poeple do not appreciate you real quality to record, edit an share the real expierence, thanks a lot!
I also don’t know why our videos don’t do better, lol :) but I’m really glad to hear from you that you like them!
Fabulous hike you’ve highlighted here. On my bucket list for next time I get to Königsee. As for Bertchesgaden Hofbräu ? Es ist lecker 😀.
By the way Königsee was pretty touristy in 1970 when I first visited.
Thanks so much!
Crazy that it was so touristy even in the 70s! I have a feeling that the Eagles Nest has something to do with that.
@@NearFromHomecould be but it’s been a tourist spot for decades. My aunt has pictures of the lake frozen and covered in snow from the ‘60s. I’ve been there in winter too. Magical and tourist free.
As for the Eagles Nest ? I’m never going to go there as I don’t regard it as a tourist destination. Visiting it, for me, lends legitimacy to the awful time it represents.
Love your videos because of your enthusiasm. Keep ‘em coming 😄😄.
@@NearFromHome I've been to the Eagle's Nest, but only because of the view. Popular with US Americans because of the "history" (the German one only goes from 33-45 😜), apart from the building (where he was rarely) there's not much left. I usually go in October, there's not much going on. My favorite Bavaria
We combined an overnight in Salzburg and Konigssee so took the bus from Salzburg to Konigssee. We went in May and the only bad part was the queue for the bus to get back to the train station to go back to Munich. Otherwise we loved it. Especially the beer garden at the end of a short hike.
I was there last november and it was wonderful: barely any tourists and most seemed local. I hiked up unitl the Ice Chapel and it was my most difficult hike of my vacation.
NICE
Great video! I love how you're redeeming over touristed areas. Its definitely making me miss Germany 😭
Walderdbeeren are amazing. And I would say that they are better than normal Strawberrirs.
you might be right!
Ben, I so agree with everything you have said. Sometimes one really get the feeling that most travel flogger and travel writers for that matter are only copying from one another. That is so sad and quite embaessing for the tourist industry, so thanks for showing the world, i.e. Bavaria 😅, in all its variety. And yes, I know a lot of people who would pay 30 Euros or more for a bunk at a mountain hut. Some of my Single friends started mountain walking only because of the mountain bunks. They say, it's a great way of meeting people and the good thing is that the people you meet can't run away, at least not for that evening. Of course that's not my opinion, I am only quoting my friends 😅
Glad somebody agrees!
Interesting! People in the comments seem split on the price. Many think it's way too expensive.
Such a great video! Had no idea for this middle stop in Kessel. I will try the hike from Konigsee and pass through Buchsenalm. So when I reach the port the only thing I have to do is flip that table and a boat will stop for me?
Yup! It feels so weird, but the captains are looking out for the sign. They came right to us. We only waited ten minutes!
Wife and I spent 2 weeks in Bavaria last Sept, Berchtesgaden and Konigssee were highlights for us and I’d spend more time there if I came back. I think you’re being a little too critical of a truly stunning area. We did have a car and we stayed in neighboring Marktschellenberg. As for things to do in the area I liked the scenic drives around the alps gorge hikes and the Jennerbahn.
the area is stunning. the over tourism is not :(
We didn't know about the Jennerbahn until we passed it on the bus. It looks great!
Great watch. I was fortunate enough to visit Königssee in 2020, just after lockdown. Hotels just about open again, every other shop closed, international travel still suspended. Way less touristy than other times. I was there to hike in solitude, and that's what I did. Tourists are mainly on the boats and on Jenner (don't go there.)
Kesselsteig was sadly closed due to rockslides/treefall. That would have been a great option.
I'm not a big fan of the sleeping arrangements in mountain huts, so I had to be back in town every evening.
I earned a few sceptical looks when booking a one way ticket to Salet, but can recommend the hike along Obersee and across the mountain to Schneibstein, though it is a tough one.
The other beautiful hike I did went from St.Bartholomä to Kährlingerhaus. Initially wanted to end that in Salet to not go the same way back, but the fear of missing the last boat there was too big...
I didn't know Jenner was so over-touristed!
It sounds like you had a really unique experience at Königsee!
@@NearFromHome it really is a nice view from up there, but it is a crowded one even on the worst day.
Take the Jennerbahn (if you must) and walk up to Schneibstein or Hohes Brett. That's where the real beauty is.
(I take it you got up to Watzmann, that's not a trip I'm comfortable to make in one day)
WoW!!!!! Thank you for sharing.
Wild this is the standard American experience in most parts of our own country meaning the beginning of the video with the parking lots etc. I live in the finger lakes region of New York and there are several lakes that you can tell are over stuffed and visited and other spots that can be real hidden gems
Yes! This type of over tourism is a problem everywhere, but only because travel blogs and vlogs just cover the same 5 spots. :/
As a Bavarian, only 1h drive from Berchtesgaden, I´m more than once a year in this beautiful mountain region. Hiked several times to the Gotzenalm on different paths. The view from Feuerpalfen is really gorgeous. Also the view to the Watzmann mountain, one of the most famous mountains in Germany.
Regarding the showers: Mind you are in the middle of the Alps, nothing much around. No communal water supply, no grid electricity. They drive all the goods (and diesel) the same way up where you walked. Really! These narrrow serpentines! They have a diesel engine at the hut.
No hot water and no showers are certainly no exception in this deserted Alpine region. Having hot water and showers would be a huge effort to run.
Maybe we meet next time ... then maybe we get more clear views. Near the Feuerpalfen there is another viewpoint .. in direction Bad Reichenhall and Salzburg, a great place to watch the sunrise.
You can skip Königssee, but for sure you miss something.
Amazing views !!!
Hello there!
Two little things about the hike:
Why didn't you use your poles when going up? You can walk a little bit faster, it's easier for your legs and a good training for the shoulders and the muscles around.
I would recommend to walk down along one of the others paths, maybe to Sallet at the end of the lake - so you see completely new things at the second day...
Fun fact about Königssee: not far from the deepest point of the lake, there is a car laying around - someone tried to cross the frozen lake, but the ice was a little bit to thin. Last time when you could walk across the ice until the end of the lake was in 2006, masses of people walking and skiing...
Idk, we just don't info the poles helpful when going up, especially when the terrain is flat. We definitely used them on the way down!
interesting fact!
I want to hiking so much but I never did one I will go to Bavaria in November and I hope I can make this as my first hikng.
Do not do this as your first hike.
@@NearFromHome Hahaha thank you for your advice.
@@dondchannel7227 No worries :) I’ve got plenty of hiking videos that I would recommend for your first time, but being marooned with 1250m of straight elevation gain would be a real trial by fire.
The problem with most travel? Not enough time...or money..or both.....but as Rick Steves says you cannot see it all in one trip. True!😊
yes! I think you just have to accept that you are not going to see everything, rather than frantically hoping between locations.
What's the best time for the alpine meadow flowers?
I'm not sure, but I think July!
Why do I enjoy watching other people suffer so I know not to? I will not be attempting that monster of a hike on my upcoming trip.
To speak to your point about the travel industry, one of the things I love about your channel and that sets you apart is that the bulk of your videos are in one area. You aren’t passing through. So you can show more, and deeply compare more, of the options we are evaluating as we plan our trips. Any channel that moves around a lot could never show the depth you do.
lol! Now you know not to do this hike .
Thanks so much! The standard for travel vlogs and blogs is to visit as many places as possible to cast a wide SEO net. This is why you'll see travel channels that come to Germany to make the same three videos everyone else makes and then leave for another country. This method leaves so much on the table, and people trying to help stop over tourism really miss out!
The lizard you see, was no lizard. It was a salamander.
that is true!
Excellent video! Next summer we plan to be in this area and early next year we will definitely reach out for comments on the itinerary.
:D
11:20 Not a lizard, but a fire salamander, an amphibian.
Thanks!
BRAVO 🎉
Thank you!
11:19 oh wow, this is a rare Feuersalamander which is threaten to extinct :(
wow I didn't know that. :,)
the real beauty is the obersee. take the boat all the way across the königssee (dont get off in the middle), walk for 10 more mins and you will see one of the most beautiful sights i have ever laid eyes on
It is really pretty, but not quite enough for us!
When does Julie Andrews pop out and break into the song "The Hills Are Alive with the Sound of Music?" 🤗
lol!
Would you suggest "The Kehlsteinhaus" to be worth a visit?
I have never been, but tbh, I don't think you can go wrong with any of these mountain huts
We went to the Kehlsteinhaus in July well worth a visit in my opinion. After we visited the nearby museum we were told at the ticket office that the Kehsteinhaus was closed due to the number of visitors ( it was only 1 pm ) Luckily we were staying in Berchtesgaden for four nights so we went up the next day .
Do you use a GoPro now instead of a real camera?
We used a GoPro only for this video. I do not earn enough money from YT to carry my giant A74 up the mountain. lol
The lake itself is gorgeous, tourist trap or not. You two carried way too much stuff, for basically one day of hiking. You probably didn't need 70-80% of what you had there (it's amazing how much stuff you really don't need when you have to carry it on your back, especially for several days).
Yeah, I mean the bags were mostly empty. I just refuse to buy multiple sizes of hiking backpack. Mostly we had tons of water, the camera equipment, chargers, and etc does take up more room than I’d like though. We’ve done a lot of multi-day Camino series before in Spain and Italy, great videos if you haven’t seen them, and we definitely packed a bit too much for that first one in Spain.
If you fell down and were injured, it would be awhile before you’d get help.
Maybe
Those flowing blonde locks from your 20s… 😂😂😂
lol I miss them
Maybe you guys see the königsee Bigfoot 😅love you
I wish! Closest we got were the marmots.
I really like the video, but hate both the clickbait title and the thumbnail which both say the exact opposite of what the video is all about.
Me too, lol. But you did watch it 😉
And arguably, I actually do hate Königsee. The standard itinerary everyone else promotes is pretty garbage in my opinion.
Can you explain what do you mean about the Germans being really german? Were they rude? To loud? Too naked? 😉
He probably meant just to meet other local bavarians (instead of tourists). Even for other non-bavarian Germans their dialect might become very challenging to understand, if you want to have a conversation.
yes! The dialect was very hard.
They really kept to themselves. We are used to Americans making small talk with strangers in settings like that. They were also very strict with the schedule. We did not see any naked Germans though! :D
Exactly. They were all speaking really heavy dialect, and all seemed to know exactly what was going on and what to do, when to do it. For the first time in a long while everything felt “different” and I felt myself as an outsider. It was really really nice though and I loved the experience.
Should have tried 1962. Book "Europe on 5 dollars a Day". Bought a VW for 1150 dollars. Traveled a month. No crowds, no reservations, B&B. Shipped VW back to Houston 150 dollars. You also complain to much. Cheer's
Now if that isn’t just the pot calling the kettle black 🤷♂️ Cheers
Well said.
Königsay haha
that 'see' is hard man
@@NearFromHome Königsay just like how u say it 🤣😂
No way am I’m paying 30 Euros per person to sleep in a shed with 10 other people. Those sparse accommodations were a good investment for whoever owns them! 😂
hahahaha understandable!
Hiking trails, no 5* hotels in the Alps. So you can experience adventures in pure nature. Fantastic experience. If you can't do that, don't go hiking. Stay in a 5-star hotel in a crowded, noisy and smelly city.😅🤪😜
@@lakwartsatayo9129 If you like sleeping next to a bunch of snoring strangers…all the more power to you! I’d personally prefer my own tent.
your not a local bro! take it easy
what a weird thing to say!
@@NearFromHome 3:50 to 4:10
Natürlich san des locals… was‘n sonst?
Kenn kaum einen Kanal der des bayerische Lebensgefühl so zelebriert wie die zwei…. =)
@@timothymcgregor9249 i do watch this channel because i love Bavaria. have been many times and will be there in september again. My only problem is the way they put down other youtubers like they are doing so much better . when they are really doing the same thing, walking around town with the selfie stick trying to get material for the gram and youtube. the whole influencer scene is a little cringy and is ruining small secret spots everywhere. just my two cents
Thought so too. Local for me means local, meaning "living less than 10 min away", not "living 3 hours away"...