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Walchensee at Urfeld

Kochel am See, Germany

Nature

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.

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

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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 WalchenseeCampsite
    2 km from Walchensee at Urfeld · 76 pitches
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  • Campingplatz KesselbergCampsite
    4 km from Walchensee at Urfeld
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  • Naturcampingpark IsarhornCampsite
    15 km from Walchensee at Urfeld
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  • Bergcamping LenggriesCampsite
    19 km from Walchensee at Urfeld
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  • Camp am WankMotorhome stopover
    20 km from Walchensee at Urfeld · 110 pitches
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  • Alpen-CampingplatzCampsite
    20 km from Walchensee at Urfeld · 100 pitches
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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 18 km from Ettal.

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)