Josefsthal: Winter Trail, Cycling Tour and Waterfalls

A winter trail leads from Josefsthal to Neue Spitzingstraße; a 16.9-kilometre cycling tour runs from Miesbach to Neuhaus and continues towards Josefsthal. If you’re cycling along the route, you can leave your bike and reach the Josefsthal Waterfalls on foot in just a few minutes. The activities offer different options for planning your trip: a seasonal ascent or a longer route by bike.

Winter trail with the option of sledding downhill

The winter trail from Josefsthal to Neue Spitzingstraße is about 1.5 kilometres long. The ascent takes approximately 45 minutes. If there is enough snow, you can sled back down the hill. Snow conditions and weather are therefore important factors in planning your trip. Check conditions before setting out; the stated time refers to the uphill walk.

Getting there and cycling tour

Josefsthal’s hiking trails are accessible by public transport: take the train to Fischhausen-Neuhaus station, then follow the Bockerlbahnweg. Alternatively, RVO bus route 362 goes to the Josefstal Abzw. Aurachstraße stop. Services and stops may change, so check current connections before travelling.

The 16.9-kilometre cycling route from Miesbach to Neuhaus runs along the shore of Lake Schliersee and continues towards Josefsthal. Cyclists can leave their bikes and reach the Josefsthal Waterfalls on foot in just a few minutes. Signage and trail conditions may change; checking the route before setting out will help with your planning.

When looking for accommodation in Josefsthal, your planned activities can be a good starting point: the winter trail is an ascent of about 1.5 kilometres, while the cycling route continues beyond the stretch between Miesbach and Neuhaus towards Josefsthal. This makes it easier to decide whether the seasonal walking trail or cycling will be the main focus of your stay.

In the wider destination of Schliersee: trails and culture

The circular route around Lake Schliersee is about seven kilometres long and mostly flat. Along the way, there are benches, viewpoints by the water and swimming coves; a tree trail is also part of the official lakeside route. Vitalwelt can serve as a possible starting point. In the adjacent spa gardens, you can choose which direction to walk. Most of the route is paved and easy to navigate; a companion is recommended because of a few short climbs.

The Markus Wasmeier Open-Air Museum Schliersee is designed as a traditional Old Bavarian farming village, with historically accurate reconstructions of historic buildings. Traditional crafts such as shoemaking and blacksmithing are demonstrated there, along with beer brewing based on historical methods. The demonstrations on offer may vary by date.

The Schredl House also tells the story of Schliersee: the local history museum has been housed there since 1916, and the building dates back to the 14th century. St. Sixtus Church was built between 1712 and 1715 on the site of a medieval predecessor church. Johann Baptist Zimmermann created its ceiling frescoes and stucco work; the church also houses a Throne of Grace by Erasmus Grasser, dating from 1490.

An annual event: every year on 31 December, Heimatfreunde Schliersee invites visitors to mark the end of the year at the Schliersee Local History Museum.

Discover more destinations: Fischhausen, Spitzingsee.

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