Hikes at lake Tegernsee

The region around Lake Tegernsee offers more than 300 kilometres of marked hiking trails. They include easy tours as well as hikes that require a little more fitness and surefootedness. The town of Tegernsee itself is only one of several starting points. The surrounding communities of Gmund, Bad Wiessee, Rottach-Egern and Kreuth are also perfect for the start of exciting tours and enjoyable hikes.

The hiking trail around Lake Tegernsee is around 34 kilometres long. You will need a good 9.5 hours for the varied hike, which offers you wonderful panoramic views of the lake and the foothills of the Alps. You can do the tour in one day, but it is also possible to spread the route over two days.

There is also the option of walking around Lake Tegernsee in about 5.5 hours. In this case, you will be on the lake almost all the way, but often on roads with heavier traffic.

The Wallberg is literally one of the outstanding features of the region around Lake Tegernsee because of its exposed location. Many visitors and locals regard it as a kind of landmark because of its mighty appearance. At 1722 m, it rises to the south of the lake and is a popular hiking destination all year round.

It offers a comparatively easy introduction to the Bavarian Alps, especially for inexperienced summit hikers. Only on the last few metres to the summit should you be sure-footed.

At the beginning of the hike, the Wallberg rewards its visitors with a magnificent 360° view of the Bavarian foothills of the Alps and Lake Tegernsee. Depending on the starting point, there are about 900 metres of ascent to the top. The routes around the Wallberg are marked throughout and very well developed.

For those who want to start from high up, the Wallbergbahn cable car takes you up to 1622 metres. Directly at the mountain station there are places to stop for refreshments, where hikers can fortify themselves with snacks and drinks.

A hike that offers you beautiful views but does not require you to climb too many metres of altitude runs from Schliersee to Tegernsee. The Prinzenweg trail leaves the lake for the first stretch and then leads hikers across wide meadows and through forest passages to Tegernsee. On the way, there are several places to stop for a break.

Although the original Prinzenweg is no longer as attractive to hike as it used to be due to the many forest tree removals, this tour offers a wonderful alternative. The good public transport connections between Schliersee and Tegernsee also make for a relaxed hike.

For those who like it a bit more challenging, you can hike from Schliersee to Tegernsee via Baumgartenschneid and Gindelalmschneid. Here, too, you will be rewarded with magnificent views of the two Bavarian lakes.

Not quite as well-known as its two big neighbours, but still wonderfully suitable for hiking, is the Spitzingsee. You can walk around it on a barrier-free hiking trail in just under an hour, and the tour can also be extended as you wish.

Whoever makes a trip to Spitzingsee should not miss the hike up the Jägerkamp. The tour requires a certain basic level of fitness, but the summit offers you a picturesque view of the lake and leads through wonderfully shady woodland. Note that the Jägerkamp is a game reserve that may not be entered during several months of the year.