Barmsee

Area

0.55 km²

Max. depth

30.6 m

Altitude

885 m

From Munich

1.5 hrs

Barmsee: a lake in Zugspitze Region and Karwendel at 885 m, covering 0.55 km² and up to 30.6 m deep. Barmsee near Krün lies in a wooded hollow facing the Karwendel and Wetterstein. It is a quiet swimming spot between the Isar valley and Walchensee.

About Barmsee

The lake covers 55 hectares, reaches 30.6 m and sits at 885 m. It has a small boat hire, and the shore is almost entirely undeveloped.

Can you swim here?

The meadow on the north-east shore is the best entry point. For a mountain lake the water warms nicely in high summer.

Which walks are there?

The loop is about 3 km and suits children. It can be combined with the path to Grubsee.

How do you get there?

Reach Krün by bus from Mittenwald or Garmisch. Drivers use the hikers’ car park near the B11.

Towns on the shore: Krün. Travel time from Munich is a rough estimate by car or train. Area, depth and altitude from Wikipedia and Wikidata.