Lake Waginger and its surroundings offer you a variety of opportunities to discover the region's nature and culture. Surrounded by rolling hills and charming villages as well as a view of the Chiemgau Alps, the lake invites you to relax and enjoy outdoor activities. Whether you want to hike, cycle or simply enjoy the peace and quiet - you will find ideal conditions here. The surrounding area impresses with its picturesque landscape and regional specialties that you should definitely try.
The Waginger See and its surroundings
The Chiemgau Alps offer a great sight on a tour through the foothills of the Alps. Sunny weather lures us out to an alpine panorama tour from Waginger See to Nussdorf im Chiemgau. It is August 15th. Holiday in Catholic regions and communities Bavaria's. One celebrates the Assumption. First we think about whether we should use the perfect weather on this day. After all, we are not alone on public holidays. But the sun shines so temptingly from the blue sky that we can't resist. A Picnic is quickly prepared. This guarantees us an enjoyable day. There's a lot going on in the restaurants on the lakes. We therefore avoid them today. We finally leave for one
Chiemgau Alps Alpine Panorama Tour from Lake Waginger to Nussdorf
There is a lot of activity on the lakeside of Lake Waginger. To find a parking lot near the shore is hardly possible. Therefore, we cross the road that separates Lake Tachinger from Waginger See. On the other side of the lake, we finally turn left in the village of Tettenhausen into Bichelner Straße. This leads us through the village to the small hamlet Bicheln. There we leave our car and take our picnic basket.
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A narrow road leads above the Tachinger lake in the direction of the forest. However, we do not see Lake Tachingen from here. Instead, we set out to find a place for our lunch break. One kilometer further we find a shady bank under beeches. There we unpack our picnic and enjoy it off the beaten track at the lake. Calmly. The only thing we hear is the rustling of the treetops above us. Despite the holiday, we enjoy our trip to nature.
Sustainable tourism at Lake Waginger
Sustainable tourism plays an important role at Lake Waginger. Here you can enjoy environmentally friendly activities such as cycling or hiking along the well-marked trails. The region relies on regional products in its gastronomy and supports gentle mobility through public transport and e-bike rental stations.
Activities at Lake Waginger
There are many activities you can enjoy at Lake Waginger. Here are some ideas:
- Cycling: Discover the region on well-developed cycle paths that take you around the lake.
- Hiking: Numerous hiking trails offer you great views of the nature around the lake.
- Baden: You can relax on the beaches or swim in the clear waters.
- Sailing and surfing: The lake is ideal for water sports, whether you are a beginner or experienced.
- boat trips: Rent a boat and explore Lake Waginger from the water.
- Waginger See Gourmet Weeks 2024: Enjoy the regional specialties of the gourmet region in autumn.
There is always something to do, whether you are active or just want to relax.
Bike tours on Waginger See
Hikes on the Waginger See
- A hike to the seaside resorts on Waginger See
- Adventure hike on Waginger See
- Do you have a little more time? Then we recommend this Hike from Waging to Oberndorf
- The hike from Tittmoning to Waging am See
- Hikes in the Chiemgau for connoisseurs you can find here
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Waldness above the Tachinger lake
With the exception of a few hikers and cyclists, we have the place to ourselves and enjoy our picnic lunch with a view of the hilly landscape of Chiemgau. It's hard for us to leave this quiet place. But in the end we are driven away by a mosquito that will not let itself be dissuaded from biting us. Only on the way back do we see that we have a beautiful view of Lake Waginger from the road from our bench in the forest to Bicheln.
What you need for hiking or for a bike ride
- What do you need for your hike? In our packing list for hikers you can check what you need for your tour.
- Good hiking boots are a must on every hike. Only then can you enjoy your hike.
- For a snack on the way you need a backpack. You can put your snack in a lunch box and accommodate everything you need for your day trip.
- When hiking or cycling, you should always have something to drink with you. Especially when the sun is shining, you need to quench your thirst on the go. We recommend a metal drinking bottle. It can withstand impacts and is sustainable because it is reusable.
- There is a suitable bike for every type of cycling tour, whether you want to go on a sporty tour with your mountain bike or prefer to go on leisurely cycling tours.
- For cycling tours you also need a bicycle helmet for safety.
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A view for connoisseurs on Lake Waginger
This tempts us to take a walk towards the lake. It doesn't take long before we reach a bench under a weeping willow. Their branches hang far down and provide pleasant shade in the summer heat. So we enjoy the view of Lake Waginger from a distance. Away from the hustle and bustle and noise that reigns directly at the lake, all we can hear here is the hum of a bee buzzing towards us from the wildflower meadow. Only after a while do we go back to our car and continue our Alpine panorama tour from Waginger See to Nussdorf im Chiemgau. Cows happily eat the fresh greens in a pasture. The village of Tettenhausen lies on the shore of the lake. Its church tower rises against the backdrop of the Chiemgau Alps and Lake Waginger See to its left.
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From Waging am See to Otting
There is still a lot of traffic on the lake shore. So we leave the beach and restaurant of Tettenhausen left and drive back to the ring road to Waging am See. Only a few meters later we leave again and continue our tour on the Ottinger Straße. Off the fast roads that lead through the Chiemgau, we take our time and drive past corn fields. The plants are almost two meters high in mid-August, so that we only see the Alps in the background through their tips. Sunflowers as well as other wildflowers line the field along the road.
About chamber to Nussdorf with views of the Chiemgau Alps
In Otting we turn off towards Kammer. We already know this route from our Alpine panorama tour in the spring, Therefore, we only stop where particularly beautiful views of the mountains, grazing herds of cows and summery corn fields lure us to take pictures. At the roadside we discover vetch and other wild plants at this time of the year. In Kammer we follow the instructions of our Navis in the direction of Nussdorf. We quickly leave the main road behind us and drive up the mountain. On the way we pass hay meadows with sheds where the farmers dry their hay. On a slope, a herd of cattle has settled in the shade of a forest. Apparently the sun is too hot for them too.
Shortly afterwards, we discover the first houses in Nussdorf over rolling hills. A man shows us the way to the local church. Next to this we find a cemetery with wrought iron crosses that give this place a special charm. The afternoon heat finally prompts us to make our way home. On the way we stop at a café on the Chiemsee and treat ourselves to one Kaiserschmarrn Recipe. We save a tour in this region for quieter days.
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Arrival:
Compare and book flights here* (advertisement). From Munich the journey to Tettenhausen takes about one and a half hours. Of Salzburg one drives also approx. 45 minutes.
Alpine panorama tour from Lake Waginger to Nussdorf im Chiemgau:
A Map of this tour You can also find this link. It is about 23 kilometers long. The route is suitable for cyclists as well as for motorists and motorcyclists.
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Do you already know?
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- Treetop walks in Germany
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Text: © Copyright Monika Fuchs and TravelWorldOnline
Photos: © Copyright Monika Fuchs and TravelWorldOnline
Updated on 05.09.2024
Dear Monika,
now I finally know where “Nussdorf” is located. : D
I still have the phrase of Mario Barth in my head!
This lush green inspires me and I'm totally fixated on mountains anyway.
This year we had a very bad summer in the north and was very jealous of the people living a little more southern in Germany.
Nice report!
Dear Saskia,
There are even several nut villages in Bavaria: D. This is just a few kilometers from Lake Chiemsee. Especially in summer weather makes a tour off the usual tourist routes through the foothills of the Alps great fun.
Best regards,
Monika
Always nice to see that you do not have to drive across the border. In Germany there are such wonderful places.
You're right, Antje. And there are still real insider tips away from the usual tourist routes, which are not crowded on summer vacation days.
Best regards,
Monika
That really sounds like an idyllic country life there. Somehow I even have a vague memory that I have been to Waginger See before - but I am no longer sure. Definitely, very nice article.
Best regards,
Michaela
Dear Michaela,
I am glad that you like the article.
Best regards,
Monika
Dear Monika,
the area around Lake Waginger is simply beautiful. We have recently been traveling by car and I was very much in the mood to go for a hike here. Nice that it is so close to Munich. Very beautiful pictures!
Best regards,
Ricarda
Dear Ricarda,
I can understand that very well. The region is a dream. We really enjoy that we have it practically on our doorstep.
Best regards,
Monika
Since you have brought nice pictures from your Alpine panorama tour. Next month, I'll finally see the mountains - and with the great pictures, the anticipation increases even more.
Hopefully I will be so lucky with the weather :-)
LG Sandra
Dear Sandra,
that makes me happy, if our photos make you feel like mountains. We keep our fingers crossed that the weather plays along with your tour.
Best regards,
Monika and Petar
The Chiemgau is great, so far we have only been there with snowshoes. But soon we will be able to “ride it” in summer too, because the Lake Constance-Königsee cycle path also leads through the Chiemgau. We are all the more pleased with your report.
Dear Silke, dear Thomas,
I'm looking forward to your report. We are not the cyclists, but we love the landscapes and nature very much. When does it start?
Best regards,
Monika
Simply fantastic, if you can climb into the car as you do and right in the middle of it in the picture-book landscape.
Liebe Sabine
With you in Holland, that's no different with beautiful cities like Amsterdam almost on your doorstep :). And the sea is closer to you than to us.
Best regards,
Monika
Oh wow, what a nice trip! I love something like that. Put in the car and just in the surrounding area or the next forest. Class. And if you have a picnic with you or you find a nice place under a weeping willow, then this is the perfect weekend getaway. Too bad that the region is so far away from Berlin. We are content to continue with Brandenburg :)
Best regards,
Nicole
Dear Nicole,
You're right. These are the little breaks in between. We always enjoy it when the sun tempts us out at home. We have many great options for this, especially on our doorstep. But Brandenburg is also perfect for it. We have experienced this several times in recent years. If you click on the link you will find the places we have discovered there so far.
Best regards,
Monika
Dear Ones,
beautiful as you describe your home. However, it is also easy in the corner :-)
Have fun and success for the next tours. I'm curious to see where you are and what you have to report then.
Greetings from the other Bavarian corner
Katja
Dear Katja,
You're right. We live where others go on holiday. But you also . That's one of the main reasons why we moved here. And we absolutely enjoy it.
Best regards,
Monika