Ramsau near Berchtesgaden is known for the Malerwinkel, a river bend where St. Sebastian church, rushing water, and the limestone walls of the Reiteralpe produce one of the most recognizable Alpine views in German Romantic painting. Best in morning light. Combine with the drive to the Hintersee lake 5 km further up the valley. Short stop from Berchtesgaden; 8 km by car.
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Ramsau bei Berchtesgaden
A small village near Berchtesgaden famous for the Malerwinkel, a bend in the Ramsauer Ache river where the church of St. Sebastian stands beside the water with the Reiteralpe behind it. One of the most reproduced Alpine views in German Romantic painting. The Hintersee lake lies 5 km further up the valley.