Best long trails in Kochel

Popular, multifaceted circular hiking trail in the Bavarian Prealps, Bavaria. The Herzogstand is no ordinary mountain peak; it has royal roots. For a long time, it was a favorite destination for kings, including the infamous King Ludwig II. However, it got its name from Duke Wilhelm IV, who hunted in the area in the 16th century. The Herzogstand is located high above Lake Walchensee, the deepest Alpine lake in Germany. The hike begins in the beautiful village of Walchensee, near Kochel am...

Popular hiking trail with great views in the Bavarian Prealps, Bavaria. The route is quite demanding, but very varied and a real classic; Hikers are rewarded with great views of the foothills of the Alps and its lakes, as well as towards the Alps of the Wetterstein Mountains and Zugspitze. The starting point for this route is a paid car park at the Herzogstandbahn, from where the route is marked with a yellow sign. It goes first in the direction of Herzogstand. The Herzogstandhaus (observe...

Panoramic ascent to Walchensee near Kochel, Bavaria. The ascent from Walchensee (car park Am Tanneneck) is relatively quiet and little used. However, the ridge path to the Herzogstand, in particular, is more frequented at the weekend. Since the Herzogstand is a popular destination and can be reached by cable car, it is often visited. However, the views from the ridge path always make up for this. The descent takes place with the Herzogstandbahn (subject to a fee). - fantastic view over the...

Popular hiking trail with great views in the Bavarian Prealps, Bavaria. This hike leads to the popular Herzogstand. Start is the parking lot on Kesselbergstrasse. The Herzogstand is a mountain that belongs to the area of the municipality of Kochel am See and one of Munich's local mountains. King Ludwig II had the so-called royal house built below the Herzogstand. The house was destroyed by fire but rebuilt in the same place. Right next to it is the mountain inn, from whose sun terrace you...

Demanding loop in the Bavarian Prealps between Walchensee and Kochelsee. The loop begins on the banks of the Kochelsee (parking fee required) and leads up over the peaks of the Kienstein and the Sonnenspitz to the Jochberg with a great lake view down to the Alps. You return to the starting point via the Jochbergweg and the Alte Kesselbergstraße. The route is easily accessible by train and bus. It's worth starting early, as the popular hiking trail can get quite crowded. Attention: A part...

Popular hiking trail with great views near Kochel am See, Bavaria. This route offers everything that a hiker's heart desires: great views, lots of nature and rushing water - but it is a bit exhausting from time to time due to steep paths. After just a short distance, the magnificent waterfalls appear in the middle of the forest. Nearby there is also the impressive panoramic view of Kesselbergstraße with a magnificent view of the Kochelsee and Walchensee. These views of the Bavarian foothills...

Varied loop hike around Kochel am See in the Bavarian Alps. The varied round leads from the parking lot on the shore of Lake Kochel quite steeply up to the Lainbach Falls. This first passage is partly unpaved and rocky, so sturdy hiking shoes and possibly hiking poles are required. The rest of the hike past several vantage points and through Kochel am See leads along easily walkable hiking trails without significant altitude differences. Highlights: - Lainbachfall waterfall - Kohlleite...

Popular loop hike to the Herzogstand in the Bavarian Prealps. This scenic circular hike starts at the Altjoch campsite on the Kochelsee and initially leads on consistently wide paths through dense forest, allowing a view of the Walchensee occasionally. Later it reaches alpine pastures and climbs up in an almost constant incline to the Berggasthaus Herzogstand. There it offers a fantastic view of the Walchensee. Highlights: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes

From the Rabenkopf you have a great view of the neighboring Hirschhörnlkopf and the Jochberg, as well as the Kochelsee, Starnberger See and Ammersee. This path starts in Pessenbach and there are several different branches, so that the ascent and descent can be varied. ----------------------- Accessible by bus and train

Beginning near Urfeld or the Herzogstandbahn valley station, the journey begins on wide forest trails before climbing toward the upper mountain station and the summit of Herzogstand. Hikers cross a dramatic ridge that connects Herzogstand to Heimgarten, navigating rocky steps, narrow ledges, and short rope-assisted scrambles. Beyond the Heimgarten peak, the path drops sharply down south-facing slopes through pine woods and mountain pastures toward the valley floor at Walchensee. The open...