[2025 Kochel Attraction] Travel Guide for Walchensee (Updated May)

1. Herzogstand Summit ⛰️ Hike or take the Herzogstand Cable Car 📸 Stunning views over Walchensee & Kochelsee 🥾 Short trail from top station to the summit (30–45 min) 2. Walchensee 🌊 One of Germany’s deepest and clearest mountain lakes 🏄♂️ Activities: swimming, windsurfing, paddleboarding ☀️ Relax at lakeside beaches like Walchensee Ort or Zwergern 3. Kochelsee & Franz Marc Museum 🖼️ Modern art museum featuring German Expressionism 🚣♀️ Enjoy lake views or a peaceful boat ride 4. Heimgarten Ridge Trail (for hikers) ⛰️ Advanced hike: from Herzogstand to Heimgarten ⏱️ ~3–4 hours, alpine ridge walk with panoramic views 5. Alpine Nature 🌲 Nature reserve with rich flora and fauna 🦅 Look out for eagles, marmots, and alpine flowers Tips: 🧺 Pack snacks & water for hiking 👟 Wear sturdy shoes 🚗 Best reached by car (or train + bus to Walchensee)

| From beginner to advanced, there's always one for you!.🇩🇪> There are countless charming lakes hidden in the Alps around Munich. As a senior hiking enthusiast, I have categorized these lakes according to their difficulty levels and compiled them into a guide to help you choose the route that suits you best. > **Beginner routes: > * **Eibsee:** Hiking around the lake takes about 1 hour and 50 minutes. The best time to visit is from June to October. It is low difficulty and suitable for family outings. > * **Walchensee:** It is recommended to spend 3-4 hours here. You can cycle around the lake. It is low difficulty and suitable for children. > * **Tegernsee:** A stroll along the lake takes about 4-5 hours. It is suitable for all seasons, low difficulty, and a good choice for leisure and relaxation. > * **Alpsee:** Hiking around the lake takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes. October is the best time to visit. It is low difficulty, with a few gravel slopes. > **Advanced routes (choose with caution): > * **Schrecksee:** One-way hike takes at least 3 hours. The best time to visit is from July to September. It is high difficulty, with many gravel slopes, requiring professional hiking shoes. Not recommended for beginners. > **Transportation: > * **Eibsee:** Take RB6 from Munich Central Station Platform 27 to Garmisch, then transfer to bus 9840. The journey takes 2 hours and 23 minutes. > * **Walchensee:** Take RB66 from Munich Central Station Platforms 27-33 to Kochel Station, then transfer to bus 9608. > * **Tegernsee:** Take RB57 from Munich Central Station Platform 33. The journey takes 1 hour and 10 minutes. > * **Alpsee:** Take the train from Munich Central Station Platform 31 and transfer to bus 73/78 to Neuschwanstein Station. The journey takes about 3 hours. > * **Schrecksee:** The route is complex and requires multiple transfers. The journey takes 3 hours and 16 minutes. > **Equipment recommendations: > * Essential: Hiking shoes, sunglasses, waterproof jacket, 1L of water, some cash. > * Transportation: Check the route with DB in advance. The signal in the mountains is poor, so it is recommended to download offline maps. Bayern tickets and other passes are accepted. > * App recommendation: Outdooractive allows you to customize routes, making it easy to plan your trip. More advanced lake routes, challenge yourself, and explore the more magnificent Alpine scenery!

#Fritavi We photographed a meteor shower at Lake Walchensee, a quiet lake in southern Germany, a little off the Romantic Road! The lake has a campsite attached to it, and was crowded with many Germans. The water was very clean, and the sounds of waterfowl and insects swaying gently must have been there before we were born. As night fell, the overflowing stars and the meteors crossing the sea of ​​stars blew away the fatigue that had built up along the way. I would definitely like to go back again! #Lake #Germany #MeteorShow #Camping #Stargazing #Europe