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Landkreis Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen

Kochel a. See

Herzogstand summit cross – View of Lake Walchensee loop from Walchensee

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Bavaria

Landkreis Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen

Kochel a. See

Herzogstand summit cross – View of Lake Walchensee loop from Walchensee

Hard

4.7

(406)

1,984

hikers

Herzogstand summit cross – View of Lake Walchensee loop from Walchensee

06:42

17.0km

900m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 28, 2026

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Walchensee

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548 m

View of the Walchensee

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A hike to the Martinskopf and Herzogstand is worthwhile to enjoy the breathtaking view of the Walchensee

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3.33 km

View of Walchensee

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Only not on the weekend

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5.58 km

Herzogstand summit and views of Walchensee and Kochelsee

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The Herzogstand offers fantastic views of some lakes in the north and the Walchensee and the Alps with all the mountains in the south. Fantastic in winter as in summer.

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5.78 km

Herzogstand summit cross

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Super nice view of the lakes and the Alps. Unfortunately very crowded on Sundays and public holidays. Few hikers, many day trippers...

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6.58 km

Herzogstand Hiking Trail with Panoramic Views

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So to avoid overcrowding, a day's holiday outside of the school holidays helps, this round with great views would deserve it, and so would you.🤗

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8.39 km

View of Lake Kochel (Kochelsee)

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Super vantage point down to the Kochelsee!

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11.6 km

View of Lake Walchensee

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Fascinating, as the lake reflects and seems almost infinite, because the distant shore between the trees is barely visible.

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13.2 km

View of Walchensee

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17.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.44 km

5.70 km

2.92 km

522 m

322 m

103 m

Surfaces

10.5 km

3.58 km

2.14 km

559 m

145 m

121 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,680 m)

Lowest point (800 m)

Weather

Tuesday 30 June

20°C

14°C

99 %

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Comments

December 29, 2025,❄️ Herzogstand 🏔️ ☀️und Walchensee 🥾👫

Day 1 of our holiday at Lake Walschen led us straight to our first summit. We chose the Herzogstand, and that's exactly what we did. Nearly 1000m of ascent, a sensational panorama, and great company were the ingredients for this truly fantastic hike. 🥾👫💪🏼

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October 22, 2024,Herbstwandern 🍂🥾🍃🍁 auf den Herzogstand ⛰️ 1731 m & Walchensee 🏞️

"You have to celebrate not only the festivals, but also the days as they come."

This time, completely unusually, I wasn't out and about with my "E"selchen, but like @I.Maria and @Draußen-Franz -🚶‍♂️-🚴‍♂️-🇪🇺 are doing it ALL THE TIME 🤭 >> on foot 🥾🥾.

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August 14, 2022,Herzogstand – Martinskopf- Walchensee

When I looked at the topo, I had some concerns about the ascent.
However, although it was constantly uphill, this one was extremely easy to walk.
With serpentines always uphill in the forest.

The last few meters to the peaks were just as relaxed and easy to walk as everything else up to that point.
A beautiful view at the …

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June 28, 2021,Walchensee - Martinskopf - Herzogstand

I had actually planned to walk around the lake ... right in Urfeld but the eastern route was closed.
Then I did this tour on the spur of the moment ... it wasn't quite optimal, but still totally beautiful

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July 16, 2025,Herzogstand

The weather was supposed to be more suitable for a T-shirt today, so we headed for the first "real" mountain with a summit cross of this vacation.
The Herzogstand in the Bavarian foothills, at 1,731 meters, was the perfect place. Easily accessible by bus, we headed to Walchensee, and from there, a steep climb to the summit.
Then we leisurely …

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April 28, 2024,Wandern zum Herzogstand am Walchensee

A beautiful tour. We climbed the first 5.5 km directly up the south slope. As it had snowed a week ago, the climb was dangerous in places due to the melting snow. The snack in the Königshaus on the Herzogstand was super cozy and delicious. The descent along the forest path was then unspectacular.

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May 14, 2022,Wanderung Urfeld Herzogstand Jugendherberge 14.05.2022

Group tour with four participants with 2 overnight stays in the youth hostel at Lake Walchensee.
1st day of touring.
A DJH GROUP membership costs only € 25 per calendar year and is valid until the end of January of the following year.
However, at least FOUR people MUST participate, but there can be more.

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September 7, 2025,Herzogstand, 1731 m (Bus-Walchensee Herzogstandbahn - Bus-Urfeld)

Today's itinerary included the Herzogstand, another classic peak in the Bavarian foothills – a true vantage point. Even the journey there took a bit of time, as the bus kept getting stuck in slow-moving traffic.

The climb itself was well-attended from the start, almost overcrowded. This somewhat dampened the fun – perhaps one could have even tongue-in-cheek called the summit …

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Herzogstand summit cross – View of Lake Walchensee loop from Walchensee

View of the Walchensee

View of Walchensee

Herzogstand summit and views of Walchensee and Kochelsee

Herzogstand summit cross

Herzogstand Hiking Trail with Panoramic Views

View of Lake Kochel (Kochelsee)

View of Lake Walchensee

View of Walchensee

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