Fischhausen on Lake Schliersee

Fischhausen combines Lake Schliersee with a varied mix of landscapes, hiking trails and living traditions. On the southern shore of the lake, rustic fishermen’s cottages and boathouses stand side by side. Added to these are the pilgrimage church of St. Leonhard, the ruins of Hohenwaldeck Castle and the Markus Wasmeier Open-Air Museum, which can be reached by the Bavarian Regiobahn. Those looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home can therefore choose their holiday destination based on whether they would most like to focus on the water, outdoor activities, history or regional customs.

Lake Schliersee and trails with different character

For a day by the water, the circular route around Lake Schliersee is a good choice. The route is approximately 7 km long, mostly flat and offers very good trail conditions. This allows you to experience the lakeside landscape at a steady pace without limiting the outing to a single attraction. Those who prefer a shorter but more challenging hike will find the history and nature trail to the ruins of Hohenwaldeck Castle in Schliersee-Fischhausen. It is 4.0 km long, classified as moderately difficult and takes around 1 hour and 40 minutes.

The W6 hiking trail, “Oberleiten – Hohenwaldeck Castle Ruins – Fischhausen”, also leads to the castle ruins and then towards Fischhausen. From a lookout point, there are views of Lake Schliersee and the Alpine foothills. This creates a clear distinction for trip planning between a largely flat lakeside trail and a hike that combines history and scenic views. When choosing your accommodation, consider which of these ideas for a day out better suits the pace of your holiday.

Church, pilgrimage and regional history

The Catholic subsidiary and pilgrimage church of St. Leonhard stands in the Fischhausen district. Its elongated octagonal shape with rounded corners and the so-called Miesbach-Schliersee style give the building a distinctive appearance. Inside, there are ornaments created by local artists. This makes the church an interesting destination for anyone who wants to discover not only the landscape but also regional architecture while travelling.

The Leonhardifahrt procession from Schliersee to Fischhausen is particularly rich in tradition. It takes place annually on the first Sunday in November and has existed since the 17th century. The procession ends at St. Leonhard Church with the blessing of the horses and their riders. During the procession, there is also a circuit around the Leonhardi Church in Fischhausen three times, during which the horses and pilgrims are blessed; afterwards, a service is celebrated together outdoors. Anyone wishing to experience this special event should take it into account from the outset when planning the timing of their stay.

Excursions by train and boat

The Markus Wasmeier Open-Air Museum is located in the immediate vicinity of Fischhausen-Neuhaus railway station and can be reached hourly by the Bavarian Regiobahn. The BRB RB 55 line runs along the Munich–Bayrischzell route and passes via Schliersee and Fischhausen-Neuhaus to Fischbachau. This connection can provide helpful guidance when arriving and choosing accommodation if you would also like to include the open-air museum in your travel plans alongside the trails by the lake.

For another perspective on the water, Fischhausen Boat Rental on Lake Spitzingsee offers rowing boats, pedal boats, electric boats and SUPs. This provides various ways to spend a day of your holiday on the water. Your stay can therefore focus either on a hike, a cultural discovery or an activity on the lake.

Discover more places

If you would like to expand your search to nearby destinations, you can also discover Lake Spitzingsee and Josefsthal.

For the main travel overview: Lake Schliersee.