Herrenchiemsee is the largest island in the Chiemsee and is served by Chiemsee shipping all year round. Herrenchiemsee Palace on the island is one of the most famous sights in Germany: imposing both inside and out, fairytale like the builder King Ludwig II.

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The Herreninsel (also known as Herrenchiemsee, former name Herrenwörth) is the largest of the three islands in Lake Chiemsee with a total area of 238 hectares. Together with Fraueninsel and Krautinsel, it forms the municipality of Chiemsee, which is the second smallest in Bavaria in terms of area after Buckenhof. It is known for the New Herrenchiemsee Palace built by Ludwig II.

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1. Pauls Ruh Viewpoint on Herreninsel – Herrenchiemsee Palace loop from Stock

15.6km

04:02

80m

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2. Herrenchiemsee Palace – Fraueninsel (Lake Chiemsee) loop from Prien am Chiemsee

24.8km

06:24

130m

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3. View of Herrenchiemsee Palace – Herrenchiemsee Palace loop from Gstadt am Chiemsee

14.8km

03:48

70m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Distance 670 m

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Downhill 20 m

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Location: Chiemsee, Chiemgau, Traunstein, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Pauls Ruh Viewpoint

Northern Marble Fountain, Herrenchiemsee Palace Gardens

Avenue to Herrenchiemsee Palace

View of Chiemsee and the Mountains from Stock

Sandy and Gravel Beach at Lake Chiemsee

Church of the Assumption of Mary and Island Cemetery (Frauenchiemsee)

Small Harbor on Chiemsee

Lakeside Path at Chiemsee

Mouth of the Prien River at Lake Chiemsee

View of Fraueninsel

Herren Island (Herrenchiemsee)

1. Pauls Ruh Viewpoint on Herreninsel – Herrenchiemsee Palace loop from Stock

2. Herrenchiemsee Palace – Fraueninsel (Lake Chiemsee) loop from Prien am Chiemsee

3. View of Herrenchiemsee Palace – Herrenchiemsee Palace loop from Gstadt am Chiemsee

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