Kreuth between Lake Tegernsee and Tyrol
Accommodation in Kreuth
The municipality of Kreuth covers 123 km², stretching from Lake Tegernsee to the Tyrolean state border. There, the Blauberg mountain range forms the boundary; its highest peak, the Halserspitz, reaches 1,862 metres. This geographical span provides a framework for planning your trip: the landscape, local traditions, and a variety of nature and winter activities shape the area. When looking for accommodation, it makes sense to decide first what you want to focus on during your stay – for example, cultural history, a route along the river, or a snow-dependent cross-country skiing trail.
SiebenhĂĽtten, Kreuth
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Landscape and adventure trail along the WeiĂźach
The Weißach floodplain was designated a protected landscape area in 1953. The Weißach adventure trail runs along both sides of the river and features more than 20 interactive stations, including a water playground and a climbing course. At other stations, visitors can guess birdsong and animal tracks, and discover scents and aromas. The activities bring together different kinds of experiences: alongside physical activity, observation and exploring smells take centre stage. If you enjoy alternating between more active elements and sensory activities on an outing, you’ll find both along this trail.
Local traditions and historical milestones
The Kreuth Leonhardi ride takes place every year on 6 November. This fixed date may shape your travel plans around the tradition; if you’re travelling specifically to see the procession, check the latest event information. Wildbad Kreuth offers another glimpse into the area’s past: its spring was known at least as far back as the 15th century, and the bathing operation closed in 1973. Together, an annual tradition and the history of a former spa represent two different cultural connections.
Cross-country skiing and luge competitions
The Klamm-Bayerwald-Glashütte cross-country ski trail is in Kreuth and passes through deeply snow-covered forests and small valleys in the direction of Glashütte. Its availability depends on snow conditions. Check the conditions before planning a cross-country skiing tour. Luge is also part of Kreuth: the town hosts international luge competitions on the Kreuth-Klamm luge track. These are two distinct winter activities – a snow-dependent ski trail and competitions on a named luge track.
Information and culture in the wider destination of Miesbach
The Kreuth Tourist Information Centre provides information on hiking and cycling in its hiking corner. If you’re planning these activities in addition to winter outings, you can get information there; check for the latest details before making plans.
In the wider destination of Miesbach, the Waitzinger Keller cultural centre offers opera, operetta, musicals, cabaret, concerts, children’s and traditional events, as well as exhibitions throughout the year. The Miesbach Local History Museum adds its own cultural focus: with a core collection of more than 3,000 objects, it presents the natural and cultural landscape of the Oberland region. The collection includes examples of Miesbach furniture painting, religious folk art from the Miesbach pilgrimage era, and tools and equipment from guilds and trades, homes and farms. A farmhouse parlour, a cobbler’s workshop, and a hatmaker’s workshop are also part of the collection. If your trip also takes in Miesbach, these offerings complement Kreuth’s landscape and traditions with a museum and a programme of performances.
Discover more destinations: WeiĂźach, Enterbach, Bad Wiessee, Miesbach, Bayrischzell, Hausham, Waakirchen and Schliersee.
Back to the overview of the wider destination: Miesbach District.
