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  • View from the Jochberg in Kochel am See
    View from the Jochberg in Kochel am See Photo: Daniel Seßler, @danielsessler / unsplash.com

Kochel am See

Welcome to Kochel am See, Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen - a destination that is definitely worth a visit. Located in the south of Germany between the Alps and Lake Starnberg, this region offers a unique combination of breathtaking nature, cultural highlights and culinary specialities.

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Attractions in Kochel am See


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recommended route Difficulty difficult Multi-day route
Distance 405.6 km
Duration 170:00 h
Ascent 28,200 m
Descent 28,800 m

Challenging route full of scenic highlights and mostly off the beaten paths. In 27 daily stages from Bavaria via Tyrol and South Tyrol into Lombardy.

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from Wolfram Stein,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 40.8 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 220 m
Descent 220 m

This circular route leads almost entirely off the roads from Penzberg to Kochel am See. A beautiful symbiosis of landscape and art enjoyment.

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from Konrad Kürzinger,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty difficult Stage 1 closed
Distance 13.4 km
Duration 3:11 h
Ascent 1,250 m
Descent 100 m

Stage 01 on the L1S. Ascent from Walchensee to the Weilheimer Hütte mainly on little traveled paths and trails.

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from Wolfram Stein,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Bicycle Rides · Loisach-Kochelsee-Moore
Handbike route Benediktbeuern - Lake Kochel (accessible)
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 30.4 km
Duration 2:20 h
Ascent 65 m
Descent 65 m

Wonderful route through the Kochelseemoor from Benediktbeuern, partly along the Loisach, to Lake Kochel. Stunning view of the Alps.

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from Gerda Pamler,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Hiking Trail · Bavarian Prealps
Moor walk from Benediktbeuern to Kochel
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 8.7 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 10 m
Descent 24 m

This easy moor walk takes place on consistently flat and wide paths.

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from Michael Pröttel,   alpenvereinaktiv
Mountain Hike · Bavarian Prealps
Ridge crossing from Herzogstand and Heimgarten
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 17.9 km
Duration 6:00 h
Ascent 1,150 m
Descent 1,380 m

The very scenic and at the same time easy ridge route from Herzogstand to Heimgarten is very popular on nice weekends, so it is best to do the ...

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from Michael Pröttel,   alpenvereinaktiv
Premium content Difficulty difficult
Distance 24.1 km
Duration 10:00 h
Ascent 1,615 m
Descent 1,594 m

On our long hike from Pessenbach over the Benediktenwand (1801 m), Latschenkopf, and Brauneck to Lenggries, we collect a total of ten summits.

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from Jonas Voit,   Outdooractive Premium
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 13.4 km
Duration 6:11 h
Ascent 1,099 m
Descent 1,086 m

Jochberg lonely? Possible, at least partially. But it requires a bit more than usual effort—technically, physically, and in terms of orientation.

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from Helge Tielbörger,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Mountain Hike · Bavarian Prealps
Benediktenwand (1800 m) from Benediktbeuern
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 25.3 km
Duration 8:45 h
Ascent 1,280 m
Descent 1,280 m

Long, demanding hike with a spectacular summit view

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from Michael Reimer,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Mountain Hike · Tölzer Land
Circular route to the Jochberg (1,567 m)
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 8.9 km
Duration 4:30 h
Ascent 758 m
Descent 762 m

Ascent to one of the most beautiful lookout mountains in the foothills of the Alps. In good weather, enjoy views of Kochelsee, Walchensee, ...

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from Anita Gray,   Tourist Information Kochel a. See
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The geographical location of Kochel am See makes it an ideal place for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling or water sports. The best season for this is from spring to autumn. Lake Walchensee with its crystal clear water is the perfect place for sailing or windsurfing. There are also numerous hiking trails through the mountains and forests in the area.

In addition to outdoor activities, the region also has many tourist attractions to offer. The Franz Marc Museum shows works by the famous painter as well as other expressionists from this time period. Another highlight is the Benediktbeuern Monastery with its impressive baroque architecture.

Cultural events are also very popular here: every summer, the "Kocheler Musiksommer" festival takes place, where international musicians perform and give classical concerts.

If it rains, you can take a trip to Bad Tölz - located just 20 minutes away from Kochel am See - where you can relax in a traditional Bavarian spa or simply stroll through the charming streets.

And what would a stay be without culinary experiences? The region is known for its traditional Bavarian cuisine, such as pork knuckles and pretzels. But modern restaurants with international cuisine can also be found here.

Where it is most beautiful in Kochel am See is hard to say, as the whole area is simply beautiful. However, an absolute highlight is the view from Jochberg to Walchensee - a breathtaking panorama.

Overall, Kochel am See, Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen offers everything you need for an unforgettable holiday: pure nature, cultural highlights and culinary delights. This travel guide should help every traveller to get the most out of their stay!

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  • 2 d
    Michael Meyer 
    October 03, 2026
    Eine schöne Tour. Meine Uhr hat 18,75 km gemessen. Ich habe knapp 9 Stunden gebraucht. Dabei sind 40 Minuten Mittagspause und 15 Minuten Pause auf der Hütte eingerechnet.
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    Written October 04, 2026
  • September 28, 2026
    Joe X
    September 28, 2026
    Eigentlich eine schöne Tour, aber ein längeres Stück führt über eine Teerstraße mit relativ viel Verkehr. Dazu ein paar Empfehlungen: * Neben dem Sylvensteinspeicher kann man am Ufer entlangfahren und dadurch die Straße vermeiden. * Die Mautstraße nach Vorderriss lässt sich leider nicht vermeiden. Der GPS-Track führt dort außerdem mehrfach falsch. Man muss auf der Straße weiterfahren bis zum Abzweig Richtung Walchensee.
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    Written September 28, 2026
  • September 24, 2026
    Hubert Schmitt
    September 23, 2026
    Sehr schöne Wanderung! Wenn man mit der Bahn anreist, muß man in Benedikbeuern allerdings noch gut 2 km und 30 Min. mehr einplanen. Und wenn man direkt zu den Wasserfällen geht, kommt man nicht zum Aussichtspunkt Kohlleite; dafür muß man einen Abstecher und etwas mehr Zeit einplanen.
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    Blick auf Kochelsee
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    kurz vor der Kohlleite
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    Written September 24, 2026
  • September 20, 2026
    C P
    September 20, 2026
    Sehr schöne Tour, extrem ruhig
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    Solitude Scenic
    Written September 20, 2026
  • September 12, 2026
    Marco Irzik 
    Großartige Tour. Klar, der Abstieg zieht sich. Aber die Aussichten und die Gratwanderung sind es mehr als wert.
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    Written September 12, 2026
  • August 19, 2026
    Joe Dent
    August 19, 2026
    Thanks for the route. It was a beautiful day. A challenging climb, which my 12 year old managed nevertheless, and my older kids took in their stride. Worth noting they only accept cash at the top of the cable car.
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    Written August 19, 2026
  • August 13, 2026
    Hans-Jürgen Sieben
    Einer meiner Lieblingstouren, die ich gerne zu jeder Jahreszeit fahre. Es gibt vier Trailvarianten abwärts, die man alle mal ausprobieren sollte. S2-S3 - direkt von der Stallelalm am Rabenkopf und Rappinschlucht - von der Kochleralm zur Rappinschlucht - auf dem Weg zur Jocheralm der Fieberkapellentrail - von der Jocheralm der Sachenbachertrail
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    Scenic Solitude Variety of paths
    Written August 13, 2026
  • August 09, 2026
    Toni Müller 
    August 09, 2026
    Ein kleinere Runde, die aber wunderbar ist. Besonders der Abschnitt zwischen Schlehdorf und Zell, durch das Moos, ist wunderschön. Endlich mal eine Strecke die auf ihrer gesamten Länge asphaltiert ist und auf der man genussvoll mit dem Rennrad unterwegs sein kann.
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    Written August 09, 2026
  • July 19, 2026
    Markus Wenzel
    July 18, 2026
    Ich habe heute die Tour gemacht. Ich muss sagen, für jemanden der nicht in den Bergen wohnt, war das eine sehr schöne abwechslungsreiche und machbare Tour. Danke
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    Written July 19, 2026
  • July 04, 2026
    Per Pan
    June 28, 2026
    Eine sehr schöne Tour und die Bergbahn ist preislich auch in Ordnung.
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    Written July 04, 2026
  • July 04, 2026
    Per Pan
    July 02, 2026
    Ein eher kurzer, aber schöner Weg!
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    Written July 04, 2026
  • June 19, 2026
    Elvie Dahl-Schmitz
    Landschaftlich tolle Runde wobei das Wetter natürlich eine große Rolle spielt. Zwei Infos zur Tour: Die letzten ca. 10 km im Engtal sind mautpflichtig, derzeit 5 Euro pro Motorrad, lohnt aber auf jeden Fall. Die Strecke ab Wallgau bis Vorderriss ist ebenfalls mautpflichtig mit derzeit 6 Euro pro Motorrad. Außerdem ist die Kesselbergstrasse zwischen Kochel am See in Richtung Walchensee täglich zwischen 15.00 und 22.00 Uhr für Motorräder gesperrt. In der Gegenrichtung gibt es keine Beschränkung. Daher würde ich die Tour in Gegenrichtung fahren, um nicht in Zeitnot zu geraten. Gefahren am 19.6.2026 mit der Vespa in Gegenrichtung.
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    Written June 19, 2026
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    Tegern-Walchen-Kochelsee

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