Wörthsee: Circular Route, Lake and Baroque Churches
Accommodation in Wörthsee
The municipality of Wörthsee lies on the northeastern shore of Lake Wörthsee. Swimming, other water activities, a circular route and churches in three districts offer different ways to spend your stay. If you are looking for a hotel, you can base your choice on what you would like to do: spend time by the lake, walk the circular route or explore the culture of Etterschlag, Steinebach and Walchstadt.
The lake and activities at Wörthsee
After Lake Starnberg and Lake Ammersee, Lake Wörthsee is the third-largest lake in the Five Lakes Region. The municipality of Wörthsee lies on the lake’s northeastern shore. The lake is suitable for swimming, sailing, windsurfing and fishing. Conditions and rules may vary; check the current requirements before taking part in an activity. In the wider Starnberg destination, swimming and bathing at Bucentaurpark on Lake Starnberg are prohibited by order of the lake navigation company because the shipyard harbor is immediately adjacent. Check this rule again before your visit, too.
When the föhn wind blows, Lake Wörthsee offers views of the Alps and Andechs Abbey. This view depends on föhn conditions, so treat it as a possible extra, not something you can count on at all times.
Circular route through countryside and moorland
The circular route around Lake Wörthsee is just under 11 kilometers long, has only gentle inclines and is suitable for families and seniors. It leads to swimming spots and through a protected moorland. The route takes about two and a half hours. Your pace and trail conditions may affect the actual duration; the surface and conditions may also vary. Allow some extra time. The distance and approximate duration answer different questions: together, they help you estimate the route’s length and how much time you will need.
Sculpture trail and churches
The sculpture trail at Lake Wörthsee is a changing sculpture exhibition in public spaces. Sculptures are located along the lake and at selected spots in the municipality; individual artworks may change. While the works on the sculpture trail may change, the churches offer different historical reference points through their construction dates and architectural styles.
The Catholic branch church of St. Nicholas in Etterschlag is a Baroque church dating from 1758. The Catholic branch church of St. Martin in Steinebach was built in the Baroque style in the 16th century. St. Martin in Walchstadt is a simple Baroque building erected around 1760 on an older foundation. The location helps distinguish the two churches with the same name: one is in Steinebach, the other in Walchstadt. The construction details provide three different points of reference in time: 1758, the 16th century, and around 1760 on an older foundation.
Getting there by S-Bahn
S-Bahn line S8 connects Steinebach with the airport via Munich; in the opposite direction, it continues to Herrsching. If you use this connection to plan your trip, pay attention to the direction of travel. Check the current timetable and any disruptions before setting off.
Go to the main travel overview: Starnberg.
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