Kochel a. See: Museum, Lake and Trails

Experience art and include the lake

At the Franz Marc Museum, you can see works by Franz Marc and his fellow artists of the Blue Rider movement in dialogue with modern and contemporary art. The museum’s sculpture park brings art and nature together outdoors, complementing the collection with an open-air space.

You can also combine a lake cruise with a museum visit: From Easter to October, the motor vessel Herzogstand calls at the Franz Marc Museum landing stage. During these months, you can plan a cruise and a visit to the museum together. During the motor-boat trip on Lake Kochel, passengers can also visit sights along the shore, such as the Franz Marc Museum and the Walchensee hydroelectric power station. If the boat service is important to your plans, check the current timetable in advance.

Trails along the Loisach and the moor

The Loisach-Moos loop starts at Kochel a. See railway station. From there, it first leads to the Loisach bridge and then follows a flat fitness trail along the river. Along the way, there are views across the Kochelsee moor, a habitat for numerous plant and animal species; you can also stop to exercise. The route description thus brings together the river, views of the moor and exercise, without specifying a particular walking time.

The Short Loop also follows a flat path along the Loisach, but passes meadows and fields. On the way back to Kochel, clear weather offers views of Jochberg, Herzogstand and Heimgarten. The weather condition matters: views of these mountains are not guaranteed at all times. To help you choose, compare the two route descriptions by their focus: the Loisach-Moos loop mentions views across the moor and opportunities to exercise, while the Short Loop describes the meadows and fields and mountain views in clear weather.

Cycling routes with different destinations

The 47.97-kilometre Kunstschleife (Art Loop) starts at the Franz Marc Museum and follows the cycle path towards Schlehdorf, continues through Großweil and ends at the Schloßmuseum in Murnau. Its starting point, length and destination give the route a clear cultural focus. The e-mountain-bike tour to the Berggasthaus Herzogstand takes a different approach: it starts at Kochel a. See railway station and heads towards Walchensee. The Berggasthaus Herzogstand is at an altitude of 1,575 metres. These details describe different destinations; no duration or difficulty level is given.

Plan the Felsenweg and your return

Another tour leads from Kochel a. See railway station along Lake Kochel to the Walchensee hydroelectric power station in the district of Altjoch, then follows the scenic Felsenweg along the lakeshore. The trail is cut into a 300-metre-high rock face on the southern shore. To return to Kochel a. See, you can take the motor vessel across Lake Kochel or the MVV bus. If you plan to use either option, check current availability before setting out.

Getting your bearings locally and in the region

The Kochel a. See Tourist Information office is located right inside the railway station building. Outside, a digital information terminal provides information around the clock, including event listings, a map of cycling and hiking trails, and a selection of useful brochures. As these service details may change, check them before your trip.

In the wider Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen travel region, the Tölzer Land Health Climate Park comprises 37 routes on a network of more than 340 kilometres between Bad Heilbrunn, Bad Tölz, Kochel am See, Wackersberg and Lenggries. This regional context expands the view beyond individual trails in Kochel.

Discover more destinations: Lenggries, Geretsried, Münsing, Bad Heilbrunn, Icking, Schlehdorf, Bad Tölz, Dietramszell.

View the main travel overview: Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen.