Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Next Big City
Muenchen, Innsbruck
Next Town
Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Walchensee, Urfeld
 
Type:
Lake
Rider Ability:
Intermediate, Expert
Features:
No information

Water

Type:
Flat, Chop
Hazards:
No information
Quality:
Clean
Best Tide:
Tide independent

Flat to choppy water.

Beach

Type:
Grass
Size:
None
Hazards:
No information
Beach Users:
None

No beach. Kiters need to do a swim launch.

Weather

Spring:
Normal
Summer:
Shorty, Normal
Fall:
Normal
Winter:
Thick

Warm air in summer, cold in winter. Wetsuit always needed.

Wind

Best Months:
April, May, June, July, August
Wind Type:
Thermal
Best Direction:
N
Main Direction:
N

Mainly gusty North wind, about 6-18 knots, but stronger than at the Zwergerlinsel. Best winds in spring and summer. It works only with sunshine, without any clouds, then the thermal kicks in at noon. The strongest winds come with cold nights and hot days, and no rain for at least 24 hours.



How to get there

Transport
Car
Access
No information

A95, then S2370 to Grosswell, then S2062 to Kochel. Drive south on B11, pass Urfeld towards Walchensee. After about 1.3km park at the gallery. No official car parking, very limited illegal lots, overcrowded on weekends and windy days.

Extra information

Rules
None

Kiters need to do a swim start, so for more experienced riders only.

Nightlife

No information