Schliersee: Spitzingsee
Spitzingsee, within the municipality of Schliersee, is best known in Bavaria for its alpine lake and established winter-sports area. It lies in the Bavarian Prealps, amid the Mangfall Mountains, where forested slopes and alpine pastures extend towards peaks including the Rotwand. The lake and its surrounding settlement form one of the higher recreation areas south of Munich, with lifts, mountain inns and marked routes serving walkers and winter-sports visitors. Spitzingsee belongs to the Mangfall river catchment, linking this upland valley with Bavaria’s northern Alpine foothills. Lower down, Schliersee preserves the legacy of a Benedictine monastery founded in 779, which shaped settlement in the valley for centuries.
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Lake Schliersee defines the setting of Schliersee — its broad shoreline and surrounding Bavarian Prealps shape a resort town where waterside walks, sailing and mountain excursions are part of the local rhythm. The settlement lies in Upper Bavaria, south of Munich, with wooded slopes and Alpine peaks close at hand. Schliersee has long been connected by rail to Munich, making it a familiar weekend destination as well as a year-round base for outdoor pursuits. In the Neuhaus district, the Markus Wasmeier Open-Air Museum preserves historic rural buildings from Upper Bavaria and documents regional crafts and domestic life. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Schliersee and the Bavarian Alps.
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