Ammersee
- Area
- 46.6 km²
- Max. depth
- 81.1 m
- Altitude
- 533 m
- From Munich
- 45 min
Ammersee: a lake in Five Lakes Region at 533 m, covering 46.6 km² and up to 81.1 m deep. Ammersee is Bavaria’s third-largest lake and a little more down-to-earth than Starnberger See. Paddle steamers cruise here, and Andechs Monastery waits on the Holy Mountain.
About Ammersee
The lake covers about 46.6 km² and reaches 81.1 m. Herrsching is on the east shore, Dießen with its splendid minster in the south-west, Utting and Schondorf on the west shore. A large nature reserve begins at the Ammer river in the south.
Can you swim here?
Lidos are at Herrsching, Utting, Schondorf and Dießen. The west side gets the evening sun; the S-Bahn beaches lie on the east.
Which walks are there?
From Herrsching the path through the Kiental reaches Andechs in about an hour. A full loop is just under 50 km, good by bike.
- Through the Kiental to Andechs: 8 km, Easy
How do you get there?
The S8 runs from Munich to Herrsching, minutes from the lake. On the west shore the Ammersee line stops at Utting, Schondorf and Dießen.
Towns on the shore: Herrsching, Dießen, Utting, Schondorf. Travel time from Munich is a rough estimate by car or train. Area, depth and altitude from Wikipedia and Wikidata.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Andechs from the lake?
About an hour on foot from Herrsching through the Kiental, or by bus.
How big is Ammersee?
About 46.6 km², Bavaria’s third-largest lake.
Can you take the S-Bahn?
Yes, the S8 terminates in Herrsching.
