Eching am Ammersee: Nature, cycling routes and culture

Moorland and nature at Lake Ammersee

The Ampermoos stretches from the northern shore of Lake Ammersee to Grafrath and shapes the landscape around Eching. It formed after the last ice age as a fen created by the silting up of a lake and is now one of the largest remaining river-valley fen complexes in southern Bavaria. The nature reserve is also an important habitat for meadow-nesting birds, including the common snipe and the Eurasian curlew. Anyone interested in moors and birdlife will find a distinctive natural highlight here in the area around the village.

The wooded Weingarten recreational area borders Eching to the south. It includes a bathing beach and sunbathing lawns, as well as a sailing club and play facilities for children. This area therefore offers various ways to enjoy a stay by the lake—from relaxing on the lawns to play opportunities for younger travelers. The recreational area has two large car parks in the southern part of the municipality.

Cycling routes and excursions in the region

Eching lies at the intersection of the Ammer-Amper long-distance cycle route and the Ammersee cycle route from Munich to Bad Wörishofen. The two long-distance routes meet here. This is particularly appealing when you are planning to make cycling a major part of your stay: Eching is also a good starting point and destination for walks and bike rides around the lake and into the hinterland. The Three Lakes Tour starts at the car park in the Eching am Ammersee recreation area.

In summer, Lake Ammersee offers a wide range of water sports. Another way to include the lake in your travel plans is to take a boat operated by Bayerische Seenschifffahrt: From Easter until the end of October, the boats stop in the neighboring village of Stegen. You can reach Stegen from Eching on foot or by bicycle. Cycling routes and boat landings therefore offer different options for excursions; which ones suit your stay depends on whether you would rather cycle or include a trip across the lake.

The wider Ammersee-Lech region also combines cycling and hiking with steamboat trips and swimming. If you are looking for more experiences beyond Eching, the wider region offers a variety of options for active days and time by the water.

Churches and history in Eching

At the entrance to Eching, the St. Sebastian plague chapel stands by the Windach Bridge. It was built in 1651. The stucco work is by Franz Xaver Schmuzer of the Wessobrunn School of stucco artists and gives the chapel a distinctive place in the history of art. St. Peter and Paul Parish Church was extended in the 18th century and also features a high altar from the Rococo period. If you would like to include sacred architecture in your trip alongside nature and activities, these two places offer a way to explore the municipality’s cultural heritage.

Getting here and choosing where to stay

From Landsberg am Lech, Eching am Ammersee can be reached via the A96 and exit 29, “Greifenberg.” From Munich, take the A96 to exit 30, “Inning am Ammersee.” Nearby, MVV S4 trains stop in the neighboring towns of Türkenfeld, about 5 km away, and Grafrath, about 7 km away.

When looking for a holiday apartment, you can consider which of the destination’s features matters most for your stay: the cycling routes, the natural landscape of the Ampermoos, the leisure facilities at Weingarten or the village churches. Eching combines these different interests with its location on the northern shore of Lake Ammersee, so you don’t have to limit yourself to just one kind of holiday.

For the broader travel overview: Schondorf am Ammersee.