Schliersee (lake)
Lake Alpine lake near Bavarian town of Schliersee
Alpine lake near the Bavarian town of Schliersee; visitors swim, rent boats, hike surrounding trails and stop at lakeside beer gardens.
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Schliersee is an alpine lake in Bavaria, Germany, adjacent to the small town of the same name and set below surrounding forested foothills of the Bavarian Alps.
The lake and settlement have long served as a regional leisure destination in Upper Bavaria, with tourism developing around the natural setting and mountain access rather than from industrial or urban origins.
Schliersee sits in the Miesbach district of Bavaria in southern Germany, south-east of Munich and within easy reach of other lakes and mountain recreation areas in the Bavarian foothills.
- Lakeside town: The lakeside town of Schliersee provides ferry services, lakeside promenades and seasonal recreational facilities for swimming and boating.
How to Get to Schliersee (lake) #
Schliersee is about 50 km southeast of Munich. From Munich take the Bayerische Oberlandbahn (BOB) regional train to Schliersee (about 1-1.5 hours). The lake is a short walk from the station.
Tips for Visiting Schliersee (lake) #
- Rent a rowboat early in the morning for still water and to reach the quieter bays on the eastern shore.
- Walk the lakeside path toward the Schliersee village to find cafés favored by locals rather than the tourist cluster near the pier.
- If visiting in winter, check ice thickness and local advisories before attempting any ice activities.
Best Time to Visit Schliersee (lake) #
Summer for water activities; autumn for quieter scenery and foliage.
Weather & Climate near Schliersee (lake) #
Schliersee (lake)'s climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 21°C. Abundant rainfall (1327 mm/year), wettest in July.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (123 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (163 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (172 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (161 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).
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