Munich Alps lake hiking guide | From beginner to advanced, there's always one for you!

| From beginner to advanced, there's always one for you!.🇩🇪> There are countless charming lakes hidden in the Alps around Munich. As a senior hiking enthusiast, I have categorized these lakes according to their difficulty levels and compiled them into a guide to help you choose the route that suits you best. > **Beginner routes: > * **Eibsee:** Hiking around the lake takes about 1 hour and 50 minutes. The best time to visit is from June to October. It is low difficulty and suitable for family outings. > * **Walchensee:** It is recommended to spend 3-4 hours here. You can cycle around the lake. It is low difficulty and suitable for children. > * **Tegernsee:** A stroll along the lake takes about 4-5 hours. It is suitable for all seasons, low difficulty, and a good choice for leisure and relaxation. > * **Alpsee:** Hiking around the lake takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes. October is the best time to visit. It is low difficulty, with a few gravel slopes. > **Advanced routes (choose with caution): > * **Schrecksee:** One-way hike takes at least 3 hours. The best time to visit is from July to September. It is high difficulty, with many gravel slopes, requiring professional hiking shoes. Not recommended for beginners. > **Transportation: > * **Eibsee:** Take RB6 from Munich Central Station Platform 27 to Garmisch, then transfer to bus 9840. The journey takes 2 hours and 23 minutes. > * **Walchensee:** Take RB66 from Munich Central Station Platforms 27-33 to Kochel Station, then transfer to bus 9608. > * **Tegernsee:** Take RB57 from Munich Central Station Platform 33. The journey takes 1 hour and 10 minutes. > * **Alpsee:** Take the train from Munich Central Station Platform 31 and transfer to bus 73/78 to Neuschwanstein Station. The journey takes about 3 hours. > * **Schrecksee:** The route is complex and requires multiple transfers. The journey takes 3 hours and 16 minutes. > **Equipment recommendations: > * Essential: Hiking shoes, sunglasses, waterproof jacket, 1L of water, some cash. > * Transportation: Check the route with DB in advance. The signal in the mountains is poor, so it is recommended to download offline maps. Bayern tickets and other passes are accepted. > * App recommendation: Outdooractive allows you to customize routes, making it easy to plan your trip. More advanced lake routes, challenge yourself, and explore the more magnificent Alpine scenery!