Spitzingsee | TravelDojo

Spitzingsee is an alpine lake in Bavaria, Germany, located in the Schliersee/Valley area of the Bavarian Alps. The lake sits in a mountain basin and is a local centre for hiking, mountain recreation and seasonal tourism.

Trails around the lake link to nearby peaks and alpine routes; the area is used for walking, swimming in summer and access to nearby ski and winter sport facilities in colder months. The lakeside settlement provides visitor facilities and trailheads.

Spitzingsee lies in Miesbach district in southern Bavaria, southeast of Munich, within the alpine landscape of the Bavarian Prealps.

Outdoor activities: Sitting in the Bavarian Alps, the lake is a base for hiking routes and alpine recreation across summer and winter seasons.

How to Get to Spitzingsee #

Spitzingsee is a mountain lake in Bavaria about 50-60 km southeast of Munich. By car it is roughly a 1-1.5 hour drive from Munich via the A8 and regional roads (follow signs for Schliersee/Spitzingsee); parking is available near the lake. By public transport take a regional train from Munich to Schliersee (Bayerische Oberlandbahn/other regional services) and continue by local bus or taxi up to Spitzingsee - the final bus stop is a short walk from the lake and trailheads.

Tips for Visiting Spitzingsee #

Get to Spitzingsee early in the day (or later in the afternoon) to enjoy the lake reflections and quieter trailheads before day-trippers arrive from Munich and nearby towns.
Walk the full lakeshore or take the short trails up toward Rotwand/Taubenstein for views most casual visitors miss; if you plan a lift-assisted route, check the valley station times in advance to avoid waits.

Best Time to Visit Spitzingsee #

Spitzingsee is best in summer for hiking and lake activities or in winter for snow sports - choose the season that matches the outdoor activities you want.

Summer (hiking and lake activities)

June-August · 10-25°C

Warmest months for hiking, boating and alpine trails around the lake; facilities and lifts are typically operating.

Winter (snow sports)

December-February · -5-5°C

Snow cover enables skiing and winter walking in the surrounding area; expect cold conditions and winter-service operations.

Shoulder seasons

April-May, September-October · 0-15°C

Quieter periods good for peaceful walks and lower crowds; some higher-elevation trails may still be snowy in spring.

Weather & Climate near Spitzingsee #

Climate

Spitzingsee'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 -5°C to 20°C. Abundant rainfall (1323 mm/year), wettest in July.

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

20°

Warmest Month

-5°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions