Waginger See
- Area
- 6.61 km²
- Max. depth
- 27 m
- Altitude
- 442 m
- From Munich
- 1.8 hrs
Waginger See: a lake in Chiemgau at 442 m, covering 6.61 km² and up to 27 m deep. Waginger See in the Rupertiwinkel is promoted as the warmest lake in Upper Bavaria. It is one of the most pleasant family swimming lakes in south-east Bavaria.
About Waginger See
The lake connects with Tachinger See to the north and lies close to the Austrian border. At 27 m it is not especially deep, and in summer the shallow bays often pass 25 °C.
Can you swim here?
Waging, Petting and Taching have well-kept lidos with lawns, kiosks and gentle entries. The lido in Waging is the summer meeting point.
Which walks are there?
The loop around both lakes is about 25 km and suits cyclists best. Walkers stay on the shore between Waging and Gaden.
How do you get there?
The nearest larger station is Traunstein, with connections towards Waging. By car it is about 1 hour 45 minutes from Munich.
Towns on the shore: Waging am See, Petting, Taching am See. Travel time from Munich is a rough estimate by car or train. Area, depth and altitude from Wikipedia and Wikidata.
Frequently asked questions
Is it really the warmest lake in Upper Bavaria?
That is how it is promoted. Thanks to its shallow depth it often does exceed 25 °C in high summer.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes, many lidos have shallow entries and playgrounds.
