Holiday in Lenggries
City in Germany — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇩🇪
Country
Germany
Type
City
Best time to travel
Year-round! Summer (June-Sept) for hiking, swimming, and paragliding. Winter (Dec-Mar) for skiing at Brauneck.
Budget/day
50-90 €
Getting there from Germany
By car from Munich about 1 hour (A8, then B13 via Bad Tölz). BOB/BRB train from Munich Hbf directly to Lenggries (1.5 hours).
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What makes Lenggries special as a destination?
Lenggries is the heart of the Isarwinkel — one of the most beautiful pre-Alpine regions in Bavaria — and combines alpine flair with family-friendly relaxation. The spa town on the upper reaches of the Isar is situated between the distinctive peaks of Brauneck (1,556 m) and Benediktenwand (1,801 m) and offers an attractive year-round program for outdoor enthusiasts. Brauneck is the local mountain of Lenggries and one of the most popular ski areas in Upper Bavaria: The cable car takes winter sports enthusiasts up to 1,500 meters, where 34 kilometers of slopes and 17 lifts await. In summer, Brauneck transforms into a hiking and paragliding paradise — the thermals on the southern slope make it one of the best launch sites for paragliders in all of Germany. The Isar flows here as a wild, untamed mountain river through a wide gravel bed — a natural experience that is unparalleled in Germany. Wild river rafting, canoeing, and the famous Isar log rafting offer adventures on the water, while the gravel banks are among the most beautiful barbecue spots and swimming areas in the region. The Sylvenstein reservoir — just 20 minutes to the south — impresses with its emerald green water against an alpine backdrop. The bridge over the reservoir is one of the most photographed motifs in Upper Bavaria, and the former village of Fall, which was flooded during the construction of the dam, eerily reappears at low water levels.
What are the top highlights in Lenggries?
The top highlights in Lenggries include Brauneck Ski Area, Paragliding at Brauneck, Wild Isar, Sylvenstein Reservoir, Demeljoch Hike.
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Brauneck Ski Area
34 kilometers of slopes and 17 lifts: one of the most popular ski areas in Upper Bavaria, just 1 hour from Munich.
Paragliding at Brauneck
One of the best launch sites in Germany: tandem flights over the Alps with views of the Isar and Isarwinkel.
Wild Isar
Untamed mountain river with gravel banks: rafting, canoeing, log rafting, and the most beautiful swimming spots in Bavaria.
Sylvenstein Reservoir
Emerald green reservoir with alpine backdrop: most photographed bridge in Upper Bavaria and submerged village at low water.
Demeljoch Hike
Panoramic hike (1,924 m) with views of Karwendel and Isartal: moderate tour for experienced hikers.
Lenggries Mountain Farms
Farm holiday: experience cows, goats, and alpine life up close — ideal for families with children.
Hotels in Lenggries
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Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
When is the best time to visit Lenggries?
The best time to visit Lenggries is Year-round! Summer (June-Sept) for hiking, swimming, and paragliding. Winter (Dec-Mar) for skiing at Brauneck.. 16-26 °C, warm with a risk of thunderstorms, perfect hiking conditions In winter: -5 to 4 °C, snow-sure at Brauneck, cozy winter atmosphere
Recommended travel time
Year-round! Summer (June-Sept) for hiking, swimming, and paragliding. Winter (Dec-Mar) for skiing at Brauneck.
Summer
16-26 °C, warm with a risk of thunderstorms, perfect hiking conditions
Winter
-5 to 4 °C, snow-sure at Brauneck, cozy winter atmosphere
How much does a holiday in Lenggries cost?
Budget travellers: 25-45 €/day, mid-range: 50-90 €/day, luxury: 100-220 €/day.
Average costs per person per day
Budget
25-45 €
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
50-90 €
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
100-220 €
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
How do I get from Germany to Lenggries?
By car from Munich about 1 hour (A8, then B13 via Bad Tölz). BOB/BRB train from Munich Hbf directly to Lenggries (1.5 hours).
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Brauneck cable car — buy a combined summer/winter ticket. In summer includes chairlift to Garlandkopf and hiking trail network.
Paragliding tandem flight — several providers from about 130 €. Best wind in the afternoon, reserve in advance, especially on weekends.
Isar rafting — guided tours from Lenggries downstream. Own inflatable boat allowed, but whitewater experience needed.
Sylvenstein — best to photograph the bridge in the morning or evening. At low water (Sept/Oct), remnants of the old village appear.
Farm holiday — book early, the farms in Lenggries are very popular with families. FeWo-direkt or Lenggries Tourist Office.
What should you eat in Lenggries?
Typical specialities in Lenggries: Fleischpflanzerl — Bavarian meatballs with potato salad: particularly spicy and juicy in the Lenggries inns., Schweinsbraten with Knödel — crispy roast pork with bread dumpling and beer sauce: the Bavarian Sunday meal., Kaiserschmarrn on the Alm — torn pancake with powdered sugar and lingonberries: a must after the Brauneck hike., Isarwinkel Trout — freshly caught brook trout, fried in butter: from the clear mountain streams of the Isarwinkel., Hollerkücherl — elderflower fritters fried in beer batter: Bavarian spring specialty, sweet and crispy..
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