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strangely unscathed. The historical twist and turns are dissected at the impressive Dokumentation
Obersalzberg.
Activities
Berchtesgaden National Park hiking
(
www.nationalpark-berchtesgaden.de
)
The wilds of the 210-sq-km Berchtesgaden Nation-
al Park offer some of the best hiking in Germany. A good introduction is a 2km trail up
from St Bartholomä beside the Königssee to the notorious Watzmann-Ostwand, where
scores of mountaineers have met their deaths. Another popular hike goes from the south-
ern end of the Königssee to the Obersee. For details of routes visit the
national park of-
fice
( 643 43; Franziskanerplatz 7; 9am-5pm)
, or buy a copy of the
Berchtes-
gadener Land
(sheet 794) map in the Kompass series.
Jenner-Königssee Area
( 958 10;
www.jennerbahn.de
; daily pass adult/child €29.20/15.50)
The Jenner-
Königssee area at Königssee is the biggest and most varied of five local ski fields. For
equipment hire and courses, try
Skischule Treff-Aktiv
( 979 707;
www.treffaktiv.de
;
Jennerbahnstrasse 19)
.
SKIING
Watzmann Therme
( 946 40;
www.watzmann-therme.de
; Bergwerkstrasse 54; 2hr/4hr/day €9.70/12.20/
13.90; 10am- 10pm)
The Watzman Therme is Berchtesgaden's thermal wellness com-
plex, with several indoor and outdoor pools and various hydrotherapeutic treatment sta-
tions, a sauna and inspiring Alpine views.
SPA
Tours
Eagle's Nest Tours
( 649 71;
www.eagles-nest-tours.com
;
Königsseer Strasse 2; adult/child €50/35;
1.15pm mid-May-Oct)
Experience the sinister legacy of the Obersalzberg area, including
the Eagle's Nest and the underground bunker system, on a four-hour guided tour with
Eagle's Nest Tours. Buses depart from the tourist office and reservations are advised.
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