Class C · 2–8 kmGermany

Kochel am See

A moderate approach onto Bavarian Alps — Soul Days: from the Kochel am See platform, lake path along the walchensee shore leads to Herzogstand Talstation.

Trailhead

Herzogstand Talstation

Distance

4.4 km

Ascent

30 m · 0.7%

Walking time

55 min

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Station-to-Trail connector

Kochel am See → Herzogstand Talstation

Xymove-verified · footpaths, pedestrian streets and quiet lanes only. No motorways, no unsuitable roads.

Elevation profile

Surface: Gravel
Difficulty: Easy
Ascent: 30 m
Descent: —
Avg gradient: 0.7%

Lake path along the Walchensee shore

Or RVO 9608 bus — five minutes to the cable-car base.

Hiker suitability

Forest / gravel track — low traffic

Safety on foot
Regenerative

Transit

BRB · Bayerische Regiobahn

From Munich Hbf (70 min direct)

Safety

Safety on the connector

Wear reflective layers if walking at dawn or dusk; short sections may share a rural lane.
Loose gravel underfoot — trail runners or grippy trainers preferred over smooth soles.
Keep dogs leashed on the connector — livestock and cycling traffic possible.

Season

Seasonal considerations

Winter (Dec–Mar): possible snow and ice on the connector — check station-area conditions before starting.
Shoulder (Apr / Nov): mud on forest tread after rain; some cable-cars closed for maintenance.
High summer: start early on hot days; carry water even for short connectors.

Reachable from this station

Hikes that begin where the train ends.

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Bavarian Alps — Soul Days

Karwendel gorges, Zugspitze glaciers, and Königssee's cathedral of silence.

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