Parking
Start at the Nationalpark-Infostelle Hintersee (Klausbachhaus), Hirschbichlstraße 26. Parking at this exact access was not found in the sources checked.
Overview
About Ragertalm
Why go
- Flower-rich meadows, juniper and an eagle observation point on the approach.
- A traditional alpine pasture and mountain setting at the turn-around.
Heads up
- The final climb to Ragertalm is steeper than the valley approach.
- Some road-side stretches are shared with cyclists.
Map & elevation
The route
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Full mapElevation801–888 m
Plan your hike
Before you go
Parking
Safety
3 active Berchtesgaden alerts
- ClosureKlausbachtal trails closed for bridge and flood-protection workAvoid the closed Klausbachtal trail sections; the Klausbach cannot be crossed at the affected bridges. - Trail No.Official details
- ClosureKönigsbach Waterfall Gumpen area closedDo not enter the area around the “Gumpen” pools at the Königsbach Waterfall on Königssee.Official details
The highest, rockiest slopes around here are a summer buffet for grizzly bears.
Berchtesgaden Tour Guide
Your drive to Ragertalm, narrated.
Parkwolf is a GPS audio tour guide for Berchtesgaden National Park. As you drive, it chimes in with what’s ahead: hidden gems, upcoming stops, history, geology, and wildlife, right through your car’s speakers.
Recorded for this area
Klausbachhaus and Golden Eagle Country0:00 / 0:37
“Klausbachhaus is ahead, a useful stop before choosing a walk into Klausbach Valley.”
Plays on the road 0.2 km from the trailhead in the Parkwolf Berchtesgaden Tour Guide.
More stories near here in the app
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- Hintersee and the Boulder Forest
- Seeklause: The Climb to Blaueishütte
- Measuring the Watzmann
- 25 audio storiesacross Berchtesgaden’s roads, triggered by GPS as you drive
- Wildlife heatmapsfor Bearded Vulture, Golden Eagle, Red Deer, and 13 more
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Trail guide
Hiking Ragertalm
An easy walk to an alpine pastureRagertalm is a 3.6-mile (5.8-kilometre) out-and-back from Klausbachhaus on hiking route 481.
Ragertalm is a 3.6-mile (5.8-kilometre) out-and-back from Klausbachhaus on hiking route 481. It follows the Klausbachtal to a traditional mountain pasture and returns the same way. The route gains about 95 metres and usually takes around an hour and a half; it suits a relaxed valley walk better than a summit day.
Follow the meadows to RagertalmJust beyond Klausbachhaus, the route leaves the asphalt for open pasture and light woodland.
Just beyond Klausbachhaus, the route leaves the asphalt for open pasture and light woodland. Flower-rich meadows and juniper line the way, and the Golden Eagle and Bearded Vulture observation point makes a worthwhile pause about 20 minutes from the start. The valley approach is gentle; the final climb to the alm is noticeably steeper. The marked route continues past the Lahnwald hut junction, crosses a stream, and reaches Ragertalm before turning back.
A working valley with a good stopping pointRagertalm is a traditional alpine farm with mountain views.
Ragertalm is a traditional alpine farm with mountain views. In its seasonal operating period, the alm is known for simple cold food such as Kasbrot; check locally before counting on a meal. The valley road also carried salt over Hirschbichl Pass from Berchtesgaden toward Salzburg, and today hikers share parts of the corridor with cyclists. Keep dogs leashed throughout the national park.
Wildlife
Wildlife in Berchtesgaden
14 sightingsBearded VultureMost seen around noonSighting map
29 sightingsGolden EagleMost seen around noonSighting map
22 sightingsRed DeerMost seen around 6 PMSighting map
131 sightingsAlpine ChamoisMost seen around 5 PMSighting map
65 sightingsAlpine SalamanderMost seen around 11 AMSighting map
63 sightingsAlpine MarmotMost seen around 9 AMSighting mapSighting maps show where each species has been reported across Berchtesgaden. Wildlife moves, so no sighting is guaranteed.
