Discover Warngau: ponds, cross-country trails and chapels

Warngau combines water, winter activities and architectural history. A swimming pond on the outskirts of Osterwarngau, cross-country ski trails in Warngau and Wall, and churches and chapels in several districts give your stay a variety of possible focuses. You can use these themes as a guide and consider which ones you want to shape your trip.

Swimming pond and cross-country ski trails

The municipality’s artificial swimming pond lies on the outskirts of Osterwarngau. It is fed by natural spring water from the Taubenberg and is 2.20 metres deep at its deepest point. The combination of an artificial pond and a natural spring makes it a distinctive local spot for anyone who thinks of water when visiting Warngau. Seasonal swimming conditions may vary.

Two cross-country ski trails of different lengths are described for winter. The trail in Warngau is 5 kilometres long, with access at the sports ground or Brandweg. Wall has a 7.5-kilometre trail, accessed at the sports facilities in Wall. The routes differ in length by 2.5 kilometres, and two access points are listed for the Warngau trail. Snow conditions remain a seasonal requirement.

This selection makes it easy to plan the character of your stay: the pond adds a water-based highlight, while the trails can provide a focus for other days in winter. So when looking for accommodation, you may want to start by considering whether water, cross-country skiing or both will define your stay.

Churches and chapels in the districts

The parish church of St. John the Baptist in Oberwarngau stands on the church hill, locally known as “Kirchbichl.” In Wall, the present-day parish church of St. Margaret was built in the early 16th century; its basic structure is that of a Late Gothic tuff-stone building. The Chapel of St. Michael in Hinterberg was consecrated in 1758.

Nüchternbrunn and Einhaus also add to the picture of local religious buildings: the pilgrimage chapel of Nüchternbrunn is in the woods and originated around 1710 as a wooden hermitage. The village chapel of St. John in Einhaus is dedicated to St. John the Baptist. Names, architectural styles and dates provide specific points of reference for distinguishing between the municipality’s different locations.

In the nearby Taubenberg area, a historic 30-metre-high observation tower made of limestone blocks stands close to the destination. The City of Munich had it built between 1910 and 1911. This adds another historic building in the surrounding area to the churches and chapels.

Culture and hikes in the wider destination of Miesbach

Those who include the wider destination of Miesbach alongside Warngau will find its own cultural and hiking options there. With a core collection of more than 3,000 objects, the Miesbach Local History Museum presents the natural and cultural landscape of the Oberland region. The collection includes examples of Miesbach furniture painting, religious folk art from the Miesbach pilgrimage era, and equipment from guilds, trades, homes and farms. A farmhouse parlour, a shoemaker’s workshop and a hatmaker’s workshop offer further insight into the collection themes described.

The hiking routes in Miesbach can also be distinguished by their specific details. The family-friendly Miesbach Stadlberg Loop is a circular route of moderate difficulty, starting at Habererplatz, right next to the town square. It is 8.1 kilometres long, takes 2 hours and 30 minutes, and offers an opportunity to stop for refreshments. The equally family-friendly circular route Through the “Untere Wies” is rated easy, is 8.0 kilometres long and takes about 2 hours and 15 minutes. Despite their similar lengths, the two routes therefore differ mainly in their stated difficulty and duration.

When looking for accommodation in Warngau, you can weigh up these interests: should the swimming pond, trails and local religious buildings be the main focus, or would you also like to consider Miesbach’s distinct cultural and hiking attractions? This guidance can help you decide on the mix of themes you want for your stay.

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