Best waterfall trails in Kochel

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...

The hike begins in Benediktbeuern, a town steeped in history and known for its impressive monastery dating back to the 8th century. The trail leads over the Kohlleite through dense mixed forests, where old beech and spruce trees provide pleasant shade. The destination is the Lainbach Falls, which cascade down several steps into the valley and offer an impressive spectacle, especially after rainfall. Dippers can often be seen in the clear streams, while numerous wildflowers bloom along the...

Family-friendly loop in Kochel am See in Upper Bavaria. From the starting point, the loop quickly leads into the forest, where smaller climbs have to be mastered until the Leinbach stream is reached. Here there are idyllic little waterfalls and a path along the stream. The picturesque path is also easy to master with small children. It starts directly at Kochel railway station. There are car parks, an information point and bathrooms here. There are several cafés, restaurants and ice cream...

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...

Picturesque loop in the Bavarian Pre-Alps. This route is a beautiful and quieter alternative for those who find the Herzogstand too crowded. It was planned by the ADAC hiking guide. It is particularly nice to take a detour to the idyllic Walchensee gorge. The start is at the car park right by the bus stop "Walchensee Ortsmitte". There are also several cafés and restaurants to stop off at after the hike. Highlights: - Walchensee lake - great views

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

Popular mountain hike on the Kochelsee. Instead of forest roads, this hike leads over small, lonely paths. However, the route has some pitfalls. For example, the descent from the Kienstein is quite steep, and later on, the paths are often very narrow and sometimes overgrown with grass. It's like hiking on lost paths. But that's exactly what makes this route special. Compared to the surrounding mountains, the Sonnenspitz is very little visited and is a real highlight for anybody who wants to...

Along stage awaits you, but a stop-off in Eschenlohe can be fitted in if necessary. From the Herzogstand peak, climb down on the western side to Heimgarten. Several spots require you to be sure of foot and free of vertigo and are secured in parts with cables. After the climb down into the Loisachtal valley, the ascent over the Hohe Kisten to the Weilheimer hut begins. The overview list of all stages of the Purple Trail can be found here: https://www.alltrails.com/lists/via-alpina-purple-trail