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Bayrischzell-Wendelstein hike 11 03 39 917000📷 Robot8A, CC BY-SA 4.0

Wendelstein

Bayrischzell, Germany

Views

An 1,838 m summit with a chapel, an observatory and views over the Bavarian Alps. Ride the cog railway from Brannenburg or the cable car from Bayrischzell-Osterhofen, then follow the short summit path from the top station.

Nearest town
Bayrischzell, Germany
Category
Scenic viewpoints
GPS
47.7035, 12.0120

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually June–July. Still fine, with some compromises, in August–September. Cold, short days in November–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

  • Kaiser Camping Outdoor ResortCampsite
    9 km from Wendelstein
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping-Erholungsverein Bayern e.V.Campsite
    11 km from Wendelstein
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Campingplatz HiasenhofCampsite
    15 km from Wendelstein
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Campingplatz RueppenhofCampsite
    15 km from Wendelstein
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping am MoserhofCampsite
    16 km from Wendelstein · 2 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Wohnmobilstellplatz an der Therme Bad AiblingMotorhome stopover
    17 km from Wendelstein · 31 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Germany · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Wendelstein?

Wendelstein is in Bayrischzell, Germany, at GPS 47.7035, 12.0120. It is about 12 km from Schliersee.

Can you camp near Wendelstein?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Wohnmobilstellplatz Bayrischzell, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 31 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Wendelstein?

Wendelstein is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Upper Bavaria: Tegernsee, Chiemsee and the Eagle’s Nest.

What is there to see near Wendelstein?

Places worth a stop nearby: Rattenberg (32 km), Herrenchiemsee Palace (34 km), Achensee (36 km) and Walchensee at Urfeld (52 km).

When is the best time to visit Wendelstein?

The most pleasant months are usually June–July. Still fine, with some compromises, in August–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)