Staffelsee
- Area
- 7.66 km²
- Max. depth
- 39.4 m
- Altitude
- 649 m
- From Munich
- 1 hrs
Staffelsee: a lake in Tölzer Land and Blue Land at 649 m, covering 7.66 km² and up to 39.4 m deep. Staffelsee near Murnau has seven islands, warm moor water and the Blue Land of the painters around it. The water gets pleasantly warm in summer.
About Staffelsee
The lake covers about 7.7 km² and is often shallow in its bays, though it reaches 39.4 m. The largest island, Wörth, held an early medieval monastery. Gabriele Münter and Wassily Kandinsky lived in Murnau, and the Münter House is now a museum.
Can you swim here?
Lidos are at Seehausen, Uffing and Murnau. The moor water warms quickly and feels soft.
Which walks are there?
A path of about 22 km circles the lake. Add a walk in the Murnauer Moos, one of Central Europe’s largest moorlands.
How do you get there?
Murnau and Uffing have stations on the Munich–Garmisch line. It is about 20 minutes on foot from Murnau down to the lake.
Towns on the shore: Murnau, Seehausen, Uffing. Travel time from Munich is a rough estimate by car or train. Area, depth and altitude from Wikipedia and Wikidata.
Frequently asked questions
How many islands does Staffelsee have?
Seven. The largest is Wörth.
Is Staffelsee warm?
Yes, its moor water and shallow bays warm up well in summer.
