Bavarian Prealps

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Bavarian Prealps Unmissables

The Bavarian Prealps encompass a diverse landscape of deep alpine lakes like Walchensee and Tegernsee, alongside historical landmarks such as the 8th-century Benediktbeuern Abbey. This region features the Wendelstein Rack Railway, one of Germany's oldest mountain railways, and the Slyrs distillery, which produces Bavarian single malt whisky. Visitors can explore the 13th-century ruins of Werdenfels Castle or experience traditional rural life at the Markus Wasmeier Open-Air Museum near Schliersee.

Bavarian Prealps Unmissables — Map

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Kuhflucht Wasserfälle

A series of three waterfalls near Farchant, descending approximately 270 meters, making them among the highest in Germany.

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Café Winklstüberl

Traditional Bavarian coffee house in Fischbachau known for its extensive selection of homemade cakes and historic farmhouse architecture.

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Markus Wasmeier Freilichtmuseum

An open-air museum in Schliersee featuring relocated historical farmhouses, a traditional brewery, and demonstrations of authentic Bavarian craftsmanship.

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Wendelstein Rack Railway

The Wendelstein Rack Railway, sometimes just referred to as the Wendelstein Railway, is an electrically-driven metre gauge rack railway…

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Walchensee

Walchensee or Lake Walchen is one of the deepest and largest alpine lakes in Germany, with a maximum depth of 192.3 metres and an area of…

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Lake Tegern

The Tegernsee is a Zungenbecken lake in the Bavarian Alps in southern Germany.

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Sylvenstein Dam

Sylvenstein Dam is an earthen embankment dam in the Isar valley, in the alpine part of Upper Bavaria, Germany which impounds the…

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Herzogstandbahn Talstation

The lower station for the cable car ascending the Herzogstand, providing access to high-altitude hiking trails overlooking the Walchensee.

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Kesselberg

A mountain pass road connecting Kochelsee and Walchensee, historically significant as a major route through the Bavarian Prealps.

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Achen Pass

Achen Pass is a mountain pass in the Alps in the state of Bavaria in Germany.

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Werdenfels Castle

The ruins of Werdenfels Castle stand about 80 metres above the Loisach valley between Garmisch and Farchant in the county of Garmisch…

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Tegernsee Abbey

Tegernsee Abbey is a former Benedictine monastery in the town and district of Tegernsee in Bavaria.

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Tegernsee Abbey

Tegernsee Abbey is a former Benedictine monastery in the town and district of Tegernsee in Bavaria.

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Burgruine Hohenwaldeck

The 13th-century ruins of a spur castle located on a ridge 986 meters above the southern end of Schliersee.

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Benediktbeuern Abbey

Benediktbeuern Abbey is a monastery of the Salesians of Don Bosco, originally a monastery of the Benedictine Order, in Benediktbeuern in…

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Whisky-Destillerie Slyrs

Bavarian single malt whisky distillery offering guided tours, a museum, and tastings of spirits produced with local alpine spring water.

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Wikingerdorf Flake

A reconstructed Viking village on the shores of Walchensee, originally created as a film set for the movie 'Vicky the Viking'.

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Getränkehaus Sölbach

Local beverage retailer located in the town of Tegernsee.

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Liegewiese Geroldsee

A lakeside meadow and swimming area at the Geroldsee, offering panoramic views of the Karwendel and Wetterstein mountain ranges.

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Wank-Haus

An alpine mountain hut at 1,780 meters on the Wank summit, offering traditional German cuisine and overnight lodging.

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