Submitted by Steve Auch (with photos by Steve Auch):

Centered in the middle of the Berchtesgaden Alps Nationalpark in Bavaria lies the famous Königssee (King’s Lake). Surrounded by mountains with a spectacular view direct in the famous east face of Mt. Watzmann. The lake has a maximum depth of 190m and a scope of around 20k. The water is pure drinking water and since 1909 only electric-powered passenger ships are allowed.
If you want to circumnavigate the lake you have to use the hiking trails which lead over mountain passes in a continuous up and down.

Admin note: Here is a CCW segment (currently 53:15) from the entrance parking lot. Clockwise times may be faster.

The 8.6 mile loop consists primarily of dirt and grass trails with rolling hills.  Depending on time of year it can have small water crossings and muddy areas.  The trail is park of an Pleasant Creek State Park in Iowa.  The trial offers visitors scenic views of wooded hills, marshy areas and meadows.  It is used by hikers, runners, bikers and horses year round.

A true Olympic Peninsula classic. Starts with an easy run to Lena Lake, followed by a series of route-finding challenges through blowdowns and burn zones until the base of the Brothers. Then it's almost a straight shot of steep snow (or scree) running/slogging to the top.

This summit is "The Brothers" on a map which is the south summit on the ridge; to the north is the "North Brother".  The FKT route is to the higher south summit.

- Submitted by Deborah Glosser