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Landkreis Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Mittenwald

Western Shore of Lautersee – West Shore of Ferchensee loop from Mittenwald

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Bavaria

Landkreis Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Mittenwald

Western Shore of Lautersee – West Shore of Ferchensee loop from Mittenwald

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Western Shore of Lautersee – West Shore of Ferchensee loop from Mittenwald

03:13

11.2km

240m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Wettersteingebiet einschließlich Latschengürtel bei Mittenwald

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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621 m

Mittenwald Old Town

Highlight • Settlement

Such a wonderful city center is rare to find. Everywhere Lüftlmalereien on the houses. You don't even know where to look first ❣️

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3.04 km

Western Shore of Lautersee

Highlight • Lake

Wonderful panoramic view over the lake and across to the dramatic Karwendel peaks. Particularly beautiful when the mountains are reflected in the water on windless days.

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4.61 km

The Ferchensee is a small insider tip. Easy to reach with a small walk from Mittenwald. (There is sometimes a shuttle service) or from Elmau. Almost as clear as the Eibsee, but there is a picturesque sunbathing area and nice flat entry points into the lake. In addition, there are not as many tourist crowds here as on other lakes in the region.

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5.08 km

View of Lake Ferchensee

Highlight • Viewpoint

Ferchensee... Many locals find the Ferchensee "to die for" - beautiful enough to make you fall to your knees. The natural spectacle at 1,060 metres near Mittenwald is varied. Sometimes the forests around it turn its surface dark green. Sometimes the mighty Wetterstein wall and the Ferchensee walls are reflected, depending on which side you look at the alpine lake from. The white sand on its northern shore looks almost exotic. The last ice age formed the Ferchensee, just like the nine other lakes around Mittenwald, Krün and Wallgau. The Ferchensee is an alpine lake like in a picture book.

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5.25 km

West Shore of Ferchensee

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Many locals say Lake Ferchensee is beautiful enough to make you fall to your knees. This natural spectacle at 1,060 meters above sea level near Mittenwald is multifaceted. Sometimes the surrounding forests turn its surface dark green. Sometimes the mighty Wetterstein Wall and the walls of Lake Ferchensee are reflected in it, depending on which side you view the Alpine lake from. The white sand on its northern shore appears almost exotic. The last Ice Age formed Lake Ferchensee, just like the nine other lakes around Mittenwald, Krün, and Wallgau. Lake Ferchensee is a picture-perfect Alpine lake.

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7.40 km

Lautersee

Highlight • Lake

The Lautersee is an idyllic mountain lake that invites you to swim and linger with its emerald-green, clean, clear water. From there you have a beautiful view of the Karwendel mountains. The lake is worth a visit for holidaymakers, whether on foot or by bike.

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7.93 km

Lautersee

Highlight • Lake

Pure Bavaria...simply fantastic and definitely worth a detour👍

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8.61 km

Lainbach Waterfalls in the Lain Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Waterfall

Very nice waterfall in the Laintal. In the upper part of the gorge, a small bridge over the waterfall leads to the grotto, with the statue of the Virgin Mary. The upper end of the Laintalklamm can be reached via a few hairpin bends. Afterwards, the trail again runs almost flat along the Lainbach to its source, the Lautersee at about 1,020 meters.

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11.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.70 km

1.25 km

1.13 km

643 m

475 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.89 km

1.29 km

855 m

105 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Comments

May 19, 2025,🏞👍Mittenwald - Lautersee - Ferchensee

A beautiful hike through the Bavarian Alps❣️

Our hike begins in the charming mountaineering village 🏘 Mittenwald. Before we set off, we take a quick look at the colorful house facades and the impressive ⛪️ Parish Church of St. Peter and Paul, quickly write a few postcards 📬, and then head towards the lakes. The climb to Lautersee is moderate …

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October 9, 2024,Wanderung zum Ferchensee

Today we went to Ferchensee with @Conny. The starting point was the train station in Mittenwald. First we went up to Lautersee and from there to Ferchensee, which we walked around. Then we went back to Lautersee, from there along the waterfall into the Laintal and back to Mittenwald.

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September 23, 2024,Lautersee - Ferchensee Runde von Mittenwald

Wonderful tour with lots of Alpine panorama, clear lakes, waterfall, huts to stop at.

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May 20, 2023,Von Mittenwald zum Lautersee und Ferchensee

Very nice tour with a view of the Wetterstein and Karwendel mountains

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July 20, 2025,Lautersee und Ferchensee ab Mittenwald

What a beautiful tour, so full of lush forest paths, idyllic mountain lakes, and the ever-present view of the massive mountain landscape. Both lakes are wonderfully clear, and Lake Ferchensee is even more idyllic because it's less frequented and therefore quieter than Lake Lautersee. The tour leads past the rock garden with informative panels on the geology of the area, …

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December 5, 2021,Winter ❄️☃️ 🥾Wanderung am Lauter- und Ferchensee

That was a nice round with 🐶🐶. Deepest winter in Mittenwald ❄️☃️😁

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October 24, 2025,🍂🍁🏔️ Lautersee -Ferchensee 🏔️🍁🍂

⛅🌦️🌧️🌨️ up at the Ferchensee snowfall, fog 🌬️☁️ no 📷 weather but down at the Lautersee the 🌞 made an appearance and for a short time even the mountains 🗻 were reflected in the lake 😍😍😍

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October 18, 2025,🌞🏞️Lautersee & Ferchensee 🏞️🌞

Across the Laintal valley up to the Ferchensee with a view of the Wetterstein Mountains, circled the lake 😍❤️😍 and back around the Lautersee, enjoyed a lot 🌞🌞🌞 again

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Western Shore of Lautersee – West Shore of Ferchensee loop from Mittenwald

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View of Lake Ferchensee

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