Discover Kreuth: Weißach, mountains and local traditions

Kreuth stretches from Lake Tegernsee to the Tyrolean border; on this side, the municipality is bounded by the Blauberg range. It also offers an interactive adventure trail along the Weißach, an annual Leonhardi procession and a cross-country ski trail whose availability depends on snow conditions. When choosing accommodation, you can consider whether your main focus is the landscape, culture or a winter stay with cross-country skiing.

Landscape between Lake Tegernsee and the Blauberg range

The municipality covers 123 km². At the Tyrolean border, the Blauberg range forms its boundary; its highest peak is the 1,862-metre Halserspitz. The Weißach floodplain was designated a landscape conservation area in 1953. Kreuth’s landscape therefore encompasses both its broad geographical setting and a specifically designated protected area.

Get involved and explore along the Weißach

The adventure trail along the Weißach runs on both sides of the river and features more than 20 interactive stations. Along the trail, there is a water playground and a climbing course. Visitors can also guess bird calls and animal tracks, and discover scents and aromas. Exercise, observation, puzzles and sensory experiences come together here in a varied trail for anyone who enjoys actively experiencing nature.

Tradition and history

The Kreuth Leonhardi procession takes place every year on 6 November. It gives the calendar a fixed date for a visit focused on culture. Wildbad Kreuth is also part of the town’s history: the spring there had been known since at least the 15th century, and bathing operations ceased in 1973.

Winter activities and practical information

The Klamm-Bayerwald-Glashütte cross-country ski trail is in Kreuth and leads towards Glashütte through snow-covered forests and small valleys. As a seasonal trail, its availability depends on snow conditions; check this when planning your winter trip. Kreuth is also the venue for international luge competitions on the Kreuth-Klamm luge track.

If you would like to include hiking or cycling in your travel plans, the Tourist Information Kreuth hiking corner provides information on both. This can help you find your bearings before planning your outings.

Culture in the wider destination of Miesbach

The wider destination of Miesbach also offers its own cultural perspective. In Miesbach, the Waitzinger Keller cultural centre hosts opera, operetta, musicals, cabaret, concerts, children’s events, traditional events and exhibitions throughout the year. With a core collection of more than 3,000 objects, the Miesbach Local History Museum presents the natural and cultural landscape of the Oberland.

The Local History Museum’s collection includes examples of Miesbach furniture painting, religious folk art from the Miesbach pilgrimage era, tools and equipment from guilds and trades, household and farm objects, as well as a farmhouse parlour, a shoemaker’s workshop and a hatmaker’s workshop.

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Go to the wider travel overview: Miesbach.