Apollo Basin – Ancient Giant Trees loop from Herreninsel

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Apollo Basin – Ancient Giant Trees loop from Herreninsel

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Apollo Basin – Ancient Giant Trees loop from Herreninsel

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3.42km

20m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

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535 m

Apollo Basin

Highlight • Monument

Centrally located between the Great Canal and the beautiful fountain in front of Herrenchiemsee Castle.
2 swans could be seen on it today 😊.

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1.26 km

View of the Herrenchiemsee Palace from the Grand Canal

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The Herreninsel with Herrenchiemsee Castle is the region's main attraction and attracts a large number of visitors every year. The "Bavarian Versailles", as it is often called, is a pompous, …

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2.03 km

Ancient Giant Trees

Highlight • Forest

There are many giant and old trees to be seen on the hike. Ash, beech, oak.

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2.75 km

Herrenchiemsee Palace Restaurant

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The castle restaurant is open daily from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You can sit outside in the beer garden with a beautiful view of the lake. Of course, you …

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2.82 km

Former Parish Church of St. Mary

Highlight • Religious Site

Late Gothic church with early baroque high altar and baroque organ ...
This little church is located right next to the famous Augustinian Canons, also called "Island Cathedral". While the …

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2.83 km

View of the Alps from Herreninsel

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view over the lake to the Alps. Just to enjoy, especially when the weather is nice.

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2.87 km

Avenue at the Old Castle on Herreninsel, Chiemsee

Highlight • Viewpoint

In hot weather the avenue offers plenty of shade. 🌴

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2.94 km

Old Palace of Herrenchiemsee (Former Augustinian Monastery)

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"The present monastery buildings on Herrenchiemsee were built in the Baroque style, with four wings enclosing a large, almost rectangular courtyard with an idyllic rose garden." Here the constitutional convention …

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