Lake Schliersee - why it's worth a trip

There is a lot of nature to discover in the district of Miesbach. Including the famous Schliersee. From Munich, the RB55 train takes you to Schliersee station in just under an hour. A visit is particularly recommended when the temperatures are warm and the sun is shining. You can find out what there is to see and experience here in this article.

1. Bathing spots and boat trips
2. Hiking and enjoying the views
3. Activities near Schliersee

Bathing spots and boat trips

In summer, you can take advantage of the good weather to go swimming in Schliersee, lie in the sun and relax. There are several options, such as the Schliersee lido (eastern shore), the Fischhausen bathing beach (southern shore) or the Westerberg bathing area (western shore). If the weather is not suitable for swimming in the lake, the Vitaltherme "monte mare" is a perfect alternative.

Not far from the bathing areas, you can also hire boats or go on short boat trips. On the eastern shore is the Schliersee boat rental and further south the SUP rental Schliersee with beer garden. In Fischhausen, on the southern shore, you will also find a boat rental. On the north shore, Schliersee boat trips offer tours across Lake Schliersee. Current prices, routes and opening times can be found on the providers' websites.

Photo: Marie Ferber

Hiking and enjoying the views

You will find plenty of opportunities for hiking at Schliersee, and at various levels of difficulty. The "Seeweg um den Schliersee" route is a leisurely hike of around 7 km. The ascent is only 30 meters in altitude and is also suitable for families with baby carriages. Along the way, you will pass many cafés, beer gardens and restaurants for a quick refreshment. The walk itself takes around 1.5 hours. Click here for detailed directions. An equally easy hike, which is rewarded with a nice view, is the path to the Schliersbergalm. Over a distance of 2 km in approx. 45 minutes, you will overcome 270 meters in altitude and can then enjoy the view of the lake and nature with a cool drink in summer or a hot drink in winter. Once there, it is only 15 minutes to the summit of the Schliersberg. The cable car or summer toboggan run is the quickest alternative for the way back down to the valley. Directions can be found here.

A tip for a medium-difficulty hike is the Prinzenweg, which takes you from Schliersee to Tegernsee. The trail is around 14 km long with 540 meters of ascent and around 600 meters of descent. Fun fact: Olaf and Marie from the CityTourCard team have already done this hike and can highly recommend it. Marie's personal tip: "Hiking boots and walking poles are definitely an advantage. I walked the trail with sneakers (which worked 😉), but going downhill was quite a challenge without "aids"." You can find impressions of the hike on the CityTourCard Munich TikTok Account. The hike should take around 4.5 - 5 hours. On the way, you will pass the Gindelalm, where delicious food and drinks will give you the perfect refreshment for the rest of the route.

Photo: Marie Ferber

Activities near Schliersee

There are just as many great things to do in the neighboring villages around Schliersee, which are even suitable for all weather conditions. Get off the RB55 at Agatharied station and you'll be in Hausham. This Bavarian community is home to the Lantenhammer distillery. Delicious spirits are prepared there with love, whether gin, brandies or rum. The experience distillery is perfect for a tour and souvenir shopping. As a CityTourCard Munich user, you get the following at the Lantenhammer distillery 20% discount on the Self-Guided Tour followed by a tasting.

Whisky fans will also be delighted, as the SLYRS distillery is also located near Schliersee. To get there, take the train past Schliersee station to Fischhausen/Neuhaus. You can also take a tour of the SLYRS world of experience, where you can get to know the love of whisky in Upper Bavaria. With the CityTourCard Munich you get at SLYRS 20% discount on the Self-Guided Tour.

A visit to the Markus Wasmeier Open-Air Museum is particularly suitable for families with children. Historic buildings and farms with their furnishings have been restored and recreated over an area of around 60,000 square meters, taking visitors on a journey into the past of everyday farming life in old Bavarian villages. There is also the opportunity to eat and drink delicious food and enjoy nature. With the CityTourCard Munich you get 1€ discount on the entry at Wasmeier Freilichtmuseum. To get here from Munich, you can also take the RB55 to Fischhausen-Neuhaus station.

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