Grünsee (Berchtesgadener Land)
Lake Alpine lake in Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria
Alpine Grünsee in Berchtesgadener Land rewards hikers with clear water and mountain views; people come for short walks, picnics and access to higher trail networks in Bavaria’s national-park fringe.
Grünsee is a small alpine lake in the Berchtesgadener Land district of Bavaria near the Hintersee and the village of Ramsau. The water is noted for its clear, greenish colour and the lake sits in a forested, mountainous setting. A short trail links the lake to nearby paths around the Hintersee, making it a common brief stop for hikers and photographers. The site is modest in scale and is appreciated for the colour of the water and the surrounding conifer woodland rather than large recreational facilities.
- Access: Reached by a short walk from the nearby village of Ramsau or the Hintersee parking area, the lake is compact and typically visited as a brief stop on local hiking routes.
How to Get to Grünsee (Berchtesgadener Land) #
Typical access is on foot from nearby trailheads in the Berchtesgaden valley or Ramsau. Use local maps and park information from Berchtesgaden National Park for exact trails and route conditions.
Tips for Visiting Grünsee (Berchtesgadener Land) #
- Start early from Ramsau or the Berchtesgaden valley to avoid mid-day crowds on nearby alpine trails.
- Combine a visit to Grünsee with nearby Hintersee for dramatic alpine scenery in a compact itinerary.
- Check trail conditions with Berchtesgaden National Park; some paths are seasonal and closed in winter.
Best Time to Visit Grünsee (Berchtesgadener Land) #
Summer months are most reliable for hiking and seeing the alpine lakes of Berchtesgadener Land in comfortable conditions.
Weather & Climate near Grünsee (Berchtesgadener Land) #
Grünsee (Berchtesgadener Land)'s climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -9°C to 15°C. Abundant rainfall (1418 mm/year), wettest in July.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm).
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March
March is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -6°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm).
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May
May is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (126 mm).
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June
June is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (170 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (189 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (165 mm).
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September
September is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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November
November is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -7°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).
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