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    Sunset at Lake Staffel. Photo: T. Linack, stock.adobe.com

Lake Staffelsee

Lake Staffelsee is an idyllic lake in Germany, known for its picturesque location and diverse recreational opportunities.

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Attractions at Lake Staffelsee


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recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 44.3 km
Duration 3:10 h
Ascent 291 m
Descent 279 m

An easy bike ride through moor landscapes, spa towns, and the Murnauer Moos nature reserve with wonderful views over the Staffelsee and the Alps on ...

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from Andrea Mohr,   Zugspitz Region
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 27 km
Duration 9:00 h
Ascent 1,164 m
Descent 1,309 m

From Oberammergau, the route goes over Großer Aufacker and then via Stierkopf and Hinteres Hörnle before beginning the descent to Grafenaschau.

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from Johannes Renfordt,   Community
Hiking Trail · Zugspitz Region
Around the Staffelsee
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 25.8 km
Duration 5:15 h
Ascent 157 m
Descent 151 m

Varied hike through forest, meadows, and moors, passing charming houses.

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from Martin Lässig,   Outdooractive Editors
Hiking Trail · Ammergau Alps
Obernacher Moos Circle
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate
Distance 12.8 km
Duration 3:20 h
Ascent 138 m
Descent 141 m

Beautiful, varied circular route between forests and moor meadows.

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from Naturpark Ranger,   Naturpark Ammergauer Alpen e.V.
recommended route Difficulty difficult Open
Distance 34 km
Duration 8:30 h
Ascent 338 m
Descent 566 m

Natural spectacle Scheibum and Schleierfälle. Today we go through the Ammer Gorge and from Rottenbuch over to Lake Staffel.

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from Marco Loose,   WILD SOUTH // SUP & Packrafting Wildwasserschule
recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 47.2 km
Duration 3:45 h
Ascent 405 m
Descent 398 m

Pre-Alpine idyll, charming Bavarian villages, a gigantic panorama, and crystal-clear bathing lakes – all combined in this long but technically easy ...

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from Andrea Mohr,   Zugspitz Region
Hiking Trail · Zugspitz Region
Hiking around Staffelsee – Murnau Blue Land
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 20.2 km
Duration 5:01 h
Ascent 35 m
Descent 34 m

Pleasure hike around the stunning Staffelsee in the "Blue Land"

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from Thorsten Günthert (www.best-mountain-artists.de),   Community
Hiking Trail · Zugspitz Region
Hiking - Drachenstich circular route
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 6.1 km
Duration 2:10 h
Ascent 110 m
Descent 110 m

 On the nearly six-kilometer-long circular hiking route, you get an impression of the diversity of the landscape around Murnau, such as the ...

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from Simon Bauer,   Naturpark Ammergauer Alpen e.V.
Hiking Trail · Zugspitz Region
Around Staffelsee
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 14.1 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 50 m
Descent 19 m

Relaxing hike with great views and insights

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from Johannes Renfordt,   Community
Hiking Trail · Zugspitz Region
Zugspitz region Staffelsee Seehausen Uffing
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 24.6 km
Duration 5:54 h
Ascent 218 m
Descent 215 m

From Seehausen along the Staffelsee to Murnau. Via Drachenstich to Ramsach, through the Murnauer Moos over long marshes past Westried through the ...

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from Erich Schlögl,   Community
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Lake Staffelsee is located in the Bavarian foothills, south of Munich. With an area of about four square kilometers, it stretches across the municipalities of Murnau am Staffelsee, Seehausen am Staffelsee, and Uffing am Staffelsee.

The lake is characterized by its breathtaking landscape: Surrounded by gentle hills and wooded shores, it offers a beautiful setting for nature lovers and those seeking relaxation.

Touristically Relevant Attractions

One of the main attractions at Lake Staffelsee is the Murnau Castle Museum. The historic building houses an impressive collection of artworks from the Blue Rider, a well-known Expressionist artist group.

It is also worth taking a walk along the picturesque promenade in Murnau or embarking on a boat tour on the lake to enjoy the beautiful landscape from a different perspective.

Cultural Highlights and Events

Regular cultural events take place in Murnau, including concerts, theater performances, and exhibitions. A special highlight is the annual "Murnauer Moosfest," which features traditional Bavarian music, dance, and cuisine.

Culinary Specialties

The region around Lake Staffelsee is known for its hearty Bavarian cuisine. Be sure to try the delicious regional specialties such as pork knuckle, Obazda, and freshly brewed beer in one of the cozy inns.

Outdoor Activities

Lake Staffelsee offers numerous opportunities for outdoor activities. Water sports enthusiasts can try sailing, windsurfing, or stand-up paddling. Hikers will find well-marked trails around the lake with stunning views of the surroundings. There are also bike paths along the lake as well as in the nearby mountains.

Swimming in Lake Staffelsee

Yes, you can swim in Lake Staffelsee! The lake has several bathing areas with shallow shores and clear water that invite cooling off on warm summer days.

Size and Depth of Lake Staffelsee

Lake Staffelsee has an area of about four square kilometers and a maximum depth of 42 meters.

Fish Species in Lake Staffelsee

The fish species in Lake Staffelsee include pike, perch, trout, and carp.

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Reviews

  • September 20, 2026
    Chris Tina 
    September 20, 2026
    Schöne Runde, viel durch den Wald unterwegs. Wanderparkplatz Hocheck 47.6689636 11.1072089 oder Jägerhaus
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    Solitude Scenic
    Written September 20, 2026
  • August 30, 2026
    Tobias D. 
    August 30, 2026
    Die Wanderung war nicht lang, aber wir fanden sie ausgesprochen abwechslungsreich und kurzweilig.
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    Variety of paths Scenic
    Written August 30, 2026
  • April 26, 2026
    Sonja Papacek 
    April 25, 2026
    Sehr malerische Dörfer. Die Tour ist mit ein wenig Kondition auch mit Biobikes zu schaffen. Auch die rine extreme Steigung war für uns 57 und 54 Jahre ohne Elektroantrieb zu schaffen.
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    Written April 26, 2026
  • April 06, 2026
    LM E 
    April 06, 2026
    Wunderschöne Ausblicke über die gesamte Dauer der Tour! Vor allem ins Wettersteingebirge… die westliche Seite mit dem Moor besonders schön. Aber zu beachten: ab 01. März Wiesenbrüter-Zeit, weshalb ein Umweg von ca 4 km nötig ist. Zum Ende der Runde bei Rieden führt der Weg kurz direkt an der Staatsstraße entlang, nicht so schön zu gehen, weil die Autos vorbeirasen. Ich würde die Tour dennoch nochmal gehen :)
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    Written April 06, 2026
    Hiking Trail
    Staffelseerunde
  • November 29, 2025
    Ralf Geissler 
    Sehr schöne Runde, auch im Winter.
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    Written November 29, 2025
    Hiking Trail
    Around the Staffelsee
  • September 06, 2025
    Nataly N
    September 06, 2025
    A very pleasant route, thank you. It's recommended to follow exactly the suggested clock-wise direction. The first part of the route is in a shadow forest, the second part is on a sunny Moos with beautiful mountain view. There are several benches to take some rest. Please be cautious, sometimes there are a lot of water on a way from the swamp, so, it's better to wear shoes with thick sole. Our tracker showed more than 14 km.
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    Written September 06, 2025
    Hiking Trail
    Obernacher Moos Circle
  • September 08, 2024
    Gottfried Schütz 
    September 07, 2024
    Unschwierige Tour in großartiger Landschaft
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    Written September 08, 2024
  • May 20, 2024
    Christian Reintjes
    May 19, 2024
    Eine tolle Runde die ich absolut weiterempfehlen kann. Wir sind allerdings in Uffing am Bahnhof gestartet. Neben den vielen schönen Aussichten, fanden wir, dass sich ein kleiner Abstecher an den See gelohnt hat, wo ich das Moortreten mal ausprobiert habe. Weiterhin fanden wir die Sonnenuhren als lohnenswert, interessanten Stopp. Unsere Pause haben wir am Kiosk am See, gut die Hälfte der Strecke, gemacht. Danke fürs einstellen!
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    Photo: Christian Reintjes, Community
    Photo: Christian Reintjes, Community
    Photo: Christian Reintjes, Community
    Photo: Christian Reintjes, Community
    Photo: Christian Reintjes, Community
    Photo: Christian Reintjes, Community
    Photo: Christian Reintjes, Community
    Written May 20, 2024
  • January 04, 2024
    Alex Winter
    January 03, 2024
    falls jmd eine Sichtbrille mit braun meliertem Rand findet, freue ich mich über eine Nachricht :-) teils sehr matschig: der Trampelpfad Richtung Südwest mag nach einer Trockenphase begehbar sein. Bei uns war er knöcheltief matschig ohne Ausweichmöglichkeit. Sonst sehr schöne Tour, die gut per Bahn machbar ist.
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    Written January 04, 2024
    Hiking Trail
    Around Staffelsee
  • December 31, 2023
    Kiss Fruzsina
    December 31, 2023
    Toller Wanderweg, bei allem Wetter problemlos machbar. Ich würde unbedingt enpfehlen, nach Westen zu starten, damit nach Uffing man ständig die Berge sieht, est ist atemberaubend. Innerhalb von Uffing und Murnau sind die Wege langweiliger, es ist aber nicht zu vermeiden. Der Weg durch dem Moor sieht aus wie in Finland oder Schottland. Wir waren hier am Sylvester, möchte aber im Frühling oder Sommer zurückkehren, um die Ericas auch blühmend zu sehen. Für Kinder kann es langweilig sein, da man die Wege nicht verlassen darf, nicht einmal Äste sammeln, es ist Naturschutzgebiet.
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    Photo: Kiss Fruzsina, Community
    Photo: Kiss Fruzsina, Community
    Written December 31, 2023
    Hiking Trail
    Around the Staffelsee
  • September 28, 2023
    Nils Harder 
    September 27, 2023
    Super schöne Tour durch eine abwechslungsreiche Landschaft! In Hofheim führt der Track über inzwischen gesperrte Wege (Privatbesitz). Wir sind dann anders durch Hofheim gefahren.
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    Written September 28, 2023
  • August 18, 2023
    Elizabeth Lamberts
    August 15, 2023
    Super Tour mit Wald, Ausblicke, Baden und Einkehrmöglichkeit
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    Written August 18, 2023
    Bicycle Rides
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