Kochelsee
- Area
- 5.9 km²
- Max. depth
- 65.9 m
- Altitude
- 600 m
- From Munich
- 1 hrs
Kochelsee: a lake in Tölzer Land and Blue Land at 600 m, covering 5.9 km² and up to 65.9 m deep. At Kochelsee the Alps meet the foothills head-on. Herzogstand and Jochberg stand to the south, the moors begin to the north, with art and a power station in between.
About Kochelsee
The lake covers about 5.9 km² and reaches 65.9 m in depth. The Loisach-Kochelsee Moor spreads between Kochel and Schlehdorf. The Franz Marc Museum shows the painter who lived here, and the Walchensee power station stands on the south shore.
Can you swim here?
Kochel’s Trimini leisure pool sits right on the shore. Free swimming spots lie along the promenade and near Schlehdorf.
Which walks are there?
The historic path over the Kesselberg to Walchensee has views. Herzogstand is a long climb from Kochel; more relaxed options are the lakeshore, the Schlehdorf moor or the Glentleiten open-air museum.
How do you get there?
Regional trains run from Munich main station to Kochel, and the station is close to the lake.
Towns on the shore: Kochel am See, Schlehdorf. Travel time from Munich is a rough estimate by car or train. Area, depth and altitude from Wikipedia and Wikidata.
Frequently asked questions
What can you do at Kochelsee?
Swim, visit the Franz Marc Museum, see the Walchensee power station and hike the Kesselberg or Herzogstand.
How deep is Kochelsee?
Up to 65.9 m.
