Rising out of the Bavarian region near Germany’s border with Austria are the Berchtesgaden Alps, whicRising out of the Bavarian region near Germany’s border with Austria are the Berchtesgaden Alps , which surround the market town of the same name. Berchtesgaden National Park, established in 1978, ranges over 81 square miles and includes the mighty Watzmann , one of Germany’s tallest mountains. Nestled below the eastern wall of Watzmann is the lake seen in our image—the emerald-green Königssee , one of the nation's highest and most photogenic lakes. Berchtesgaden is the only Alpine national park in Germany and protects a varied landscape of deep forests, rugged cliffs, and glaciers as well as green valleys and pastures—complete with diverse plants and wildlife. This pristine mountain landscape is popular with mountaineers, hikers, and those just looking to enjoy a peaceful lakeside scene... See more See less
