Konigssee and Obersee Germany 2009

The Königssee is a lake located in the extreme southeast of the German State of Bavaria (Bayern), near the German-Austrian Border.
Lying near the Bavarian town of Berchtesgaden in the municipality of Schönau am Königsee, just south of the Austrian city Salzburg in the German Alps, the Königssee is the deepest lake in Germany. The lake was formed by glaciers during the last ice age. Except at its outlet, the Königsseer Ache at the village of Königssee, the lake is surrounded by steeply rising flanks of alpine mountains (2.000 m), including the fabled Watzmann.
The lake is noted for its clear water and is advertised as the cleanest lake in Germany. For this reason, only electric driven boats, rowboats and pedal boats have been permitted on the lake since 1909.
In addition, the lake's position surrounded by mountains creates an echo, which is known for its clarity. On boat tours, it has become traditional to stop and play the trumpet to display the echo.

At the far end of Königssee is a separate lake, the Obersee, which can be reached with a short walk from the Salet drop off point. This lake is normally perfectly still due to the high mountains around it, which reflect in its water.

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[MelomanPF]

Great video. I'm thinking of going there. Good luck from Lithuania ;)