Discover Wörthsee
Accommodation in Wörthsee
Wörthsee brings together the lake that gives it its name, water sports and public art; a circular trail around the lake passes through a protected moor. This gives your stay several possible focuses: time by the water, a walk through the landscape or exploring the different districts. Which holiday apartment makes the right base depends on whether you are mainly interested in the lake, the S-Bahn connection in Steinebach or culture in the town.
By the lake: nature and activities
The municipality of Wörthsee lies on the northeastern shore of Lake Wörthsee. In the Five Lakes Region, it is the third-largest lake after Lake Starnberg and Lake Ammersee. This makes it a distinctive part of the lake landscape; for planning a particular day, however, the options right by the water matter most. Swimming, sailing, windsurfing and fishing are among the activities on Lake Wörthsee. Conditions and rules may vary. So if you have a particular water sport in mind, it is worth checking the current regulations.
When the Föhn wind blows, Lake Wörthsee offers views of the Alps and Andechs Abbey. This view is explicitly dependent on these weather conditions. It is therefore a special perspective on the landscape, not an activity that is always available. This makes it possible to combine a day by the lake with the wish to take in the surrounding area from a different perspective.
Circular trails and day planning
A circular trail around Lake Wörthsee leads to swimming spots and through a protected moor. The loop is estimated to take about two and a half hours. This is an approximate guide, since your pace and trail conditions affect the actual duration. If you would like to combine water and moorland on an outing, this route description offers a specific option.
A circular trail around Lake Wörthsee, just under 11 kilometres long, has gentle inclines and is suitable for families and seniors. The surface and conditions may vary. The distance and assessment of the inclines can help you fit the tour into your day’s plans. This brings different practical considerations into play: the approximate duration of a loop, and the length and gradient profile of a circular trail.
Art and churches in town
The sculpture trail at Lake Wörthsee is a changing exhibition in public spaces. Sculptures are displayed along the lake and at selected locations in town; individual works may change over time. The trail brings art into the public realm and offers another reason to explore the area between the lake and the town.
The churches also reflect different historical periods. Etterschlag is home to the Catholic branch church of St. Nicholas, a Baroque church dating from 1758. The Catholic branch church of St. Martin in Steinebach am Wörthsee was built in the Baroque style in the 16th century. St. Martin in Walchstadt is a simple Baroque building erected around 1760 on older foundations. These three construction details give the town a tangible historical dimension and show how different periods are represented within the municipality.
Getting here and choosing a base
Steinebach is an important point of reference for travel: S-Bahn line S8 connects Steinebach via Munich with the airport; in the opposite direction, it continues to Herrsching. Check the current timetable and any service disruptions before travelling. If you plan to use this connection, factor Steinebach’s S-Bahn link into your choice of base. This allows you to plan your journey alongside your days at the lake, on the circular trails and exploring local culture.
Discover more destinations
Discover more destinations: Feldafing, Starnberg, Inning am Ammersee, Gilching, Weßling, Tutzing, Bernried am Starnberger See, Krailling.
Back to the regional travel overview: Starnberg.
