South Shore of Lake Staffelsee – Panoramic view over Lake Staffelsee loop from Murnau

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Bavaria

Upper Bavaria

Landkreis Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Murnau a. Staffelsee

South Shore of Lake Staffelsee – Panoramic view over Lake Staffelsee loop from Murnau

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South Shore of Lake Staffelsee – Panoramic view over Lake Staffelsee loop from Murnau

07:37

28.9km

250m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 13.0 km for 99 m

Restricted: • Monday-Sunday: 8:00 AM-8:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.00 km

South Shore Trail along Lake Staffelsee

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Seven tree-covered islands make it the most island-rich lake in the foothills of the Alps. It is located “in the middle of a pre-Alpine moor landscape west of Murnau. The …

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4.51 km

Staffelsee Loop

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Perfect for jumping into the lake every now and then. Great route in a beautiful landscape - always with the mountains in view. Approx. 21km round trip.

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4.58 km

South Shore of Lake Staffelsee

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Beautiful view, circular route approx. 21km

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6.26 km

West of the Staffelsee, the Ach river winds through a vast, untouched moorland. Here you can observe many rare plants and animals. In addition, you will be spoiled with a great view towards the Alps at every step.

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11.9 km

Wet Meadows of the Western Staffelsee

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Very wonderful moorland on the west bank

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12.8 km

View of Staffelsee at the Ach River Mouth Near the Lido

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Great view over the Staffelsee

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13.4 km

Panoramic view over Lake Staffelsee

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Nice round the lake

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25.3 km

Lake Riegsee

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Nice round around the Riegsee, unfortunately on the west bank almost only asphalt and roads.

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28.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.8 km

6.12 km

4.09 km

1.26 km

632 m

Surfaces

12.3 km

11.8 km

2.08 km

1.47 km

980 m

273 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 6 November

8°C

3°C

56 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

March 13, 2023,Drei-Seen-Marsch: Staffelsee, Riegsee, Froschhauser See

After a few rainy days, the weather app predicts spring-like temperatures for today: So quickly click on a Werdenfels ticket and off to Murnau, soak up the sun.

Three lakes are on the program: Staffelsee, Riegsee and Froschhauser See, with hopefully many beautiful views of the freshly sugared local mountain panorama. I shouldn't be disappointed. It's still cool and cloudy …

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