Kochel a.See: Art, Lake and Trails
Accommodation in Kochel am See
Kochel a.See combines a special art destination with activities on the water and trails along the Loisach. At the Franz Marc Museum, works by Franz Marc and his fellow artists of the Blue Rider group engage in dialogue with modern and contemporary art. Outside, the sculpture park brings art and nature together in the open air. There are also circular walks and tours that start at the train station or the museum. This allows you to plan your holiday according to your interests: with a museum visit and a boat trip around the lake, an easy walk or a longer cycling tour.
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Art and Lake Kochel
The Franz Marc Museum presents works by Franz Marc and his fellow artists of the Blue Rider group in dialogue with modern and contemporary art. The sculpture park complements a museum visit with art outdoors. If you would like to experience art beyond exhibition spaces, you can include both in your travel plans: the works in the museum and the park, which brings art and nature together in the open air.
From Easter to October, the Franz Marc Museum landing stage is served by the motor vessel Herzogstand. During these months, you can combine a boat trip around the lake with a museum visit. On a motorboat cruise on Lake Kochel, passengers can visit lakeside sights such as the Franz Marc Museum and the Walchensee Power Station during the round trip. A boat trip and a museum visit offer different highlights for an outing; combining both interests is an option during this period.
Exploring on Foot and by Bike
The Loisach-Moos Loop starts at Kochel a. See train station and first leads to the Loisach Bridge, then follows a flat fitness trail along the Loisach. Along the way, there are views across the Kochelsee Moor, a habitat with numerous plant and animal species; you can also stop to do the exercises. The Short Loop is also flat and runs along the Loisach, past meadows and fields. On the way back to Kochel, you can see Jochberg, Herzogstand and Heimgarten in clear weather. Both route descriptions include flat sections; one focuses on the moor, while the other offers views of meadows, fields and the mountains.
Another tour leads from Kochel a. See train station along Lake Kochel to the Walchensee Power Station in Altjoch, a district of Kochel. The scenic Felsenweg then follows the lakeshore; the path is cut into a 300 m high rock face on the south shore. For the return to Kochel, you can take a motorboat on Lake Kochel or the MVV bus. If you choose this tour, the return options are also part of planning your day.
The 47.97 km Kunstschleife cycling route starts at the Franz Marc Museum in Kochel a. See. It follows the cycle path towards Schlehdorf, continues through Großweil and reaches the Schloßmuseum in Murnau. The route connects several towns and two museums; you can take its length into account when planning your cycling day. Another option is the E-Mountain Bike Tour to the Herzogstand mountain inn (1575 m). It starts at Kochel a. See train station and heads towards Walchensee. This gives you a choice between an art-focused loop with a specified distance and a tour ending at a mountain inn.
Local Information and Choosing Accommodation
The Kochel a. See Tourist Information Office is located right in the train station building. Outside, information is available around the clock via a digital information terminal, along with event notices, a map of cycle and hiking trails, and a selection of the most important brochures. This provides a convenient place to get your bearings and find information about routes and your stay.
If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Kochel a.See, first consider which experiences you would like your holiday to focus on: art and boat trips, flat trails along the Loisach, or tours on foot and by bike.
More places to discover: Eurasburg, Bad Tölz, Dietramszell, Münsing, Jachenau, Wackersberg, Geretsried and Schlehdorf.
For the main travel overview: Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen.
