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Apollo Basin – Ancient Giant Trees loop from Neues Schloss Herrenchiemsee

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Apollo Basin – Ancient Giant Trees loop from Neues Schloss Herrenchiemsee

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Apollo Basin – Ancient Giant Trees loop from Neues Schloss Herrenchiemsee

00:50

3.23km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

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453 m

Information panels on Herrenchiemsee Island

Highlight • Rest Area

The various information boards describe the individual points of interest on the island.

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535 m

Apollo Basin

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Centrally located between the Great Canal and the beautiful fountain in front of Herrenchiemsee Castle.
2 swans could be seen on it today 😊.

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1.26 km

View of the Herrenchiemsee Palace from the Grand Canal

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The Herreninsel with Herrenchiemsee Castle is the region's main attraction and attracts a large number of visitors every year. The "Bavarian Versailles", as it is often called, is a pompous, …

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2.03 km

Ancient Giant Trees

Highlight • Forest

There are many giant and old trees to be seen on the hike. Ash, beech, oak.

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2.63 km

Former Parish Church of St. Mary

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Late Gothic church with early baroque high altar and baroque organ ...
This little church is located right next to the famous Augustinian Canons, also called "Island Cathedral". While the …

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2.64 km

View of the Alps from Herreninsel

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Great view over the lake to the Alps. Just to enjoy, especially when the weather is nice.

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2.68 km

Avenue at the Old Castle on Herreninsel, Chiemsee

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In hot weather the avenue offers plenty of shade. 🌴

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2.75 km

Old Palace of Herrenchiemsee (Former Augustinian Monastery)

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"The present monastery buildings on Herrenchiemsee were built in the Baroque style, with four wings enclosing a large, almost rectangular courtyard with an idyllic rose garden." Here the constitutional convention …

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3.23 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.46 km

694 m

Surfaces

2.56 km

501 m

< 100 m

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Friday 22 May

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Apollo Basin – Ancient Giant Trees loop from Neues Schloss Herrenchiemsee

Information panels on Herrenchiemsee Island

Apollo Basin

View of the Herrenchiemsee Palace from the Grand Canal

Ancient Giant Trees

Former Parish Church of St. Mary

View of the Alps from Herreninsel

Avenue at the Old Castle on Herreninsel, Chiemsee

Old Palace of Herrenchiemsee (Former Augustinian Monastery)

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