Walchensee at Urfeld
Kochel am See, Germany
One of Germany’s deepest and clearest alpine lakes, reached over the Kesselberg road from Kochel. Urfeld has a beach and lay-bys on the shore; the Herzogstand cable car at Walchensee village gives the view from above.
Lake Walchensee has an average depth of 81.4 m and is 192.3 m deep at its deepest point. Its water is low in nutrients and very clear. Urfeld lies on the north shore; Lovis Corinth spent the summers here from 1918 to 1925. In the former Hotel Post, the Walchensee Museum, which opens only in the summer months, shows art and local history. From Kochel am See the Kesselberg road climbs over the Kesselberg to the lake; at the last hairpin bend stands a monument to Goethe.
Bathing spots include Einsiedl at the south-western end of the lake (pebble beach, boat hire, diving school) and the village of Walchensee, with lawns beside the water; the sources name no bathing beach at Urfeld. The lake is a popular place for windsurfing and diving. In the village of Walchensee the Herzogstand cable car takes about four minutes to reach the Fahrenberg (1,600 m); the valley station is at about 800 m. It runs seasonally, so check the operating times beforehand.
- Nearest town
- Kochel am See, Germany
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 47.5990, 11.3330
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Germany: No motorway tolls for cars. No general motorway speed limit (130 km/h advised) and no tolls for cars.
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Campsites nearby
- Camping WalchenseeCampsite2 km from Walchensee at Urfeld · 76 pitchesTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Campingplatz KesselbergCampsite4 km from Walchensee at UrfeldTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Naturcampingpark IsarhornCampsite15 km from Walchensee at UrfeldTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Bergcamping LenggriesCampsite19 km from Walchensee at UrfeldTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Camp am WankMotorhome stopover20 km from Walchensee at Urfeld · 110 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Alpen-CampingplatzCampsite20 km from Walchensee at Urfeld · 100 pitchesTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
All campsites in Germany · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Walchensee at Urfeld?
Walchensee at Urfeld is in Kochel am See, Germany, at GPS 47.5990, 11.3330. It is about 13 km from Murnau am Staffelsee.
Can you camp near Walchensee at Urfeld?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Walchensee, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 37 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Walchensee at Urfeld?
Walchensee at Urfeld is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Bavarian Oberland: lakes, gorges and Ludwig’s Linderhof.
What is there to see near Walchensee at Urfeld?
Places worth a stop nearby: Mittenwald (18 km), Oberammergau painted houses (20 km), Partnach Gorge (21 km) and Linderhof Palace (28 km).
When is the best time to visit Walchensee at Urfeld?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)