Tegernsee
- Area
- 8.9 km²
- Max. depth
- 72.6 m
- Altitude
- 726 m
- From Munich
- 1 hrs
Tegernsee: a lake in Tegernsee, Schliersee and Isarwinkel at 726 m, covering 8.9 km² and up to 72.6 m deep. Tegernsee is an hour by train from Munich, with clear water, mountains on all sides and the Ducal Brewery Tavern.
About Tegernsee
The lake is about 6.5 km long, up to 72.6 m deep and sits at 726 m. Gmund, Bad Wiessee, Rottach-Egern and the town of Tegernsee line its shores. The area is affluent and well kept, so the promenades are lively. Wallberg, Hirschberg and Fockenstein stand around it.
Can you swim here?
Popular spots are the Seeglas lido in Gmund and the Rottach-Egern lido. The water is very clean but stays fresher than in the lowland lakes.
Which walks are there?
The loop around the lake is about 20 km and can be cut short by boat at any time. Wallberg is reached by cable car or on foot, and the Neureuth is the classic half-day hike with a hut stop.
- Neureuth above Tegernsee: 8 km, Moderate
- Wallberg Panorama Walk: 5 km, Easy
How do you get there?
The Bayerische Regiobahn runs directly from Munich main station to Gmund and Tegernsee. At weekends the roads are often jammed and car parks full early, so the train is usually the better choice.
Towns on the shore: Gmund, Bad Wiessee, Rottach-Egern, Tegernsee. 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 Tegernsee from Munich?
About an hour by train, and about the same by car, though often longer at weekends.
How long is the walk around Tegernsee?
About 20 km. You can hop on a boat to shorten it.
Can you swim in Tegernsee?
Yes, the water is very clean. Good spots are Seeglas in Gmund and the Rottach-Egern lido.
What can you do when it rains?
The Olaf Gulbransson Museum, the lakeside sauna and the Bräustüberl are good options.
