Riessersee
Rießersee
A small forest lake south of the town. It reflects the Zugspitze and Alpine peaks, and a walk around the lake takes 20 minutes, making it ideal for an early-morning or evening stroll.
Riessersee is about 2.5 km from the centre of Garmisch, at an altitude of about 790 metres. The lake is not large, but it is surrounded by pine forest, and on clear, windless days the water reflects the Wetterstein range. It is a favourite walking spot of locals. There are cafés and restaurants on the shore, and boating is available in summer. The 1936 Winter Olympics included bobsleigh and ice events here. It is about a 40-minute walk from the town centre, or you can combine it with trails such as the Kramerplateauweg. Entry is free.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Garmisch-Classic Ski Area
- Michael Ende Kurpark
- Old Church of St. Martin
- Ludwigstraße Partenkirchen
- Werdenfels Museum
- Pilgrimage Church of St. Anton
- Olympic Ski Stadium & Große Olympiaschanze
- Partnach Gorge