🇩🇪 Munich Hiking | Alpine Hidden Gems — Lakes Edition (Part 1)

Having hiked around Munich for 5 years, I’ve explored almost every treasure lake in the German Alps — all by public transport! 🚆 I’m sharing these in a 3-part guide. This first edition features lakes that are beginner-friendly. Perfect for a weekend day trip! Stay tuned for more 👀💧 📍 Eibsee | Best from June to October ⏱ Hike Duration: Loop around the lake — 1h 50min (you can walk on the frozen lake in winter! ❄️) ⭐ Difficulty: Easy — gentle slopes 🚞 Transport: From Munich Hbf (Platform 27), take RB6 to Garmisch, then switch to Bus 9840. Total travel time: 2h 23min 📍 Walchensee ⏱ Hike Duration: 3-4 hours recommended. Not ideal to loop (takes 5.5+ hours!), but great for cycling! 🚴 ⭐ Difficulty: Easy (kid-friendly, flat paths) 🚌 Transport: From Munich Hbf (Platforms 27-33), take RB66 to Kochel, then Bus 9608 directly to the lake 📍 Schrecksee | Best from July to September ⏱ Hike Duration: 5-6 hours ⭐ Difficulty: High — rocky terrain, hiking boots required 🥾 Not for beginners 🚞 Transport: From Munich Hbf → Sonthofen → Bus 48 → Bad Hindelang → Bus 49 → Hinterstein Grüner Hut → Bus 50 (€3.30 cash) → Hinterstein Auele (trail starts). Travel: 3h 16min. Hike: 3+ hours one way — rocky and slippery! 📍 Tegernsee | Beautiful all year round ⏱ Hike Duration: 4-5 hours recommended ⭐ Difficulty: Easy — lakeside stroll-friendly 😌 🚞 Transport: From Munich Hbf (Platform 33), take RB57 directly. Travel time: 1h 10min 📍 Alpsee | Most magical in October 🍂 ⏱ Hike Duration: Loop — 1h 30min ⭐ Difficulty: Easy (some rocky sections) 🚞 Transport: From Munich Hbf (Platform 31) → train → Bus 73/78 → Neuschwanstein Castle stop. Total: ~3h 📸 Photo Tip: Pindarplatz viewpoint — best light between 2-3 PM when sunlight pierces the water 💙 🧭 General Tips: 1️⃣ Must bring: Hiking boots, sunglasses, waterproof jacket, 1L water, some cash 💧🕶️ 2️⃣ Transport: Check routes in advance with DB App — poor signal in mountains. Monthly transit pass accepted ✅ 3️⃣ App tip: Use Outdooractive to plan custom routes 🗺️ “Nature never hurries, yet everything is accomplished.” 🌿 More stunning lakes in the next edition! #TravelGermany #Munich #Hiking #MyHikingDiary #ScenicViews #EuropeTravel #HikingGuide #HikingRoutes #OutdoorAdventure #Eibsee