Riegsee

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Riegsee is a municipality in the district of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, in Bavaria, Germany. The town lies on Riegsee Lake, of the same name. ()

Alternative names: Population: 1.2 thous. (2019)Area: 7.89 mi²Coordinates: 47°42'0"N, 11°14'14"E

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Riegsee – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kochelsee, Staffelsee, Kloster Schlehdorf, Heuwinklkapelle.

6.1 miSE
Natural attraction, Nature, Lake
Kochelsee
155 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque Bavarian Alps of Germany, Kochelsee is a serene lake that offers a tranquil escape into nature. Surrounded by lush forests and majestic mountains, this alpine gem is located about 70 kilometers south of Munich, making it an accessible retreat...
3.6 miW
Natural attraction, Nature, Lake
Staffelsee
93 min walk • The Staffelsee is a lake in the Garmisch-Partenkirchen district of Bavaria, Germany. The settlements of Murnau, Seehausen and Uffing lie on its shores. Within its 7 km2 area lie seven islands, the largest and only inhabited of which is Wörth.
4.8 miSE
Monastery, Baroque architecture
Kloster Schlehdorf, Schlehdorf
122 min walk • Schlehdorf Abbey was originally a Benedictine monastery, later an Augustinian monastery, and is today a convent of the Missionary Dominican Sisters of King William's Town.
6.5 miNE
Church
Heuwinklkapelle, Iffeldorf
166 min walk • The Heuwinklkapelle, officially pilgrimage church to Our Lady, is a Marian pilgrimage site located on a hill on the eastern edge of Iffeldorf, the Heuwinkl. Iffeldorf is located in the Pfaffenwinkel in the Upper Bavarian district ...
4.6 miE
47°43'21"N • 11°19'53"E
Off-Mühle, Sindelsdorf
119 min walk • Watermill
2.3 miSW
Town
Murnau
58 min walk • One of the town's most famous landmarks is the Schlossmuseum Murnau, an exquisite castle-turned-museum that showcases an impressive collection of artworks by the renowned expressionist painter, Gabriele Münter. Visitors can immerse themselves in the vibrant colors...
2.7 miW
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Seehausen am Staffelsee
70 min walk • Seehausen am Staffelsee is a municipality in the district of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, in Bavaria, Germany. The main village, Seehausen, lies on the eastern shore of the Staffelsee lake.
4.6 miS
Locality
Ohlstadt
117 min walk • Located in the Bavaria region of Germany, Ohlstadt is a charming and picturesque village surrounded by the stunning Bavarian Alps. This idyllic location makes it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers, offering a wide range of activities such...
3.5 miSE
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Großweil
89 min walk • One of the main attractions in Großweil is the Glentleiten Open Air Museum, which offers visitors a fascinating glimpse into rural life in Bavaria. Spread across 60 hectares, the museum features over 60 historic buildings, including farmhouses, barns, and workshops...