Eggstätt
Accommodation in Eggstätt
Lakeside scenery and nature in Eggstätt
The Eggstätt-Hemhof lake district also extends into the municipality of Eggstätt, giving the area a special connection to nature. It was formed as the Inn, Prien and Chiemsee glaciers retreated: the lake district is a landscape shaped by the decay of dead-ice blocks. If you enjoy spending time outdoors, you’ll find a variety of ways to explore the landscape on foot or by bike. This focus may be important when choosing a holiday apartment: consider whether you’d like to spend your holiday mainly walking through the lake district or combining it with other experiences in Eggstätt.
The lake district is home to more than 40 dragonfly species, including the critically endangered Ornate Damsel. Rare bird species such as the Northern Lapwing and protected plants such as the Lesser Butterfly-orchid can also be found in the lake district around Eggstätt. These species make landscape conservation a noteworthy topic for nature enthusiasts. Forty information boards in the Seeoner See Nature Reserve and the Eggstätt-Hemhof lake district provide information about flora, fauna and renaturation measures.
Trails for walks and bike rides
The Hartsee circular trail is just under six kilometres long. It passes through the nature reserve and by larger and smaller lakes, as well as local flora and fauna. Its fixed distance provides a practical guide for planning your day, though it does not indicate how long the walk will take. If you prefer a loop to a longer route, you can consider this circular trail.
The Eggstätt-Hemhof lake district has a total of 28 kilometres of cycling and hiking trails, with tables and benches along the way. The trails around Eggstätt start at the Hartsee leisure area. There are also several car parks in Eggstätt and Hemhof that serve as starting points for walks and bike rides. Some walking trails around Lake Hartsee and Lake Langbürgner See are flat and well surfaced, making them suitable for pushchairs and wheelchair users. Note the limitation: these features apply to some trails, not to all routes in general.
Bathing area, mini golf and parish church
In summer, the Hartsee leisure area includes an outdoor swimming pool with a swimming island. There is also a designated bathing area at Lake Hartsee in Eggstätt. If you’d like to include time by the water in your travel plans, you have two different options: the outdoor pool with its swimming island and the bathing area.
Another idea for an outing is the 17-Seen mini-golf course in Eggstätt. You can combine a round of mini golf with stories accessible via QR code: pupils from Eggstätt primary school share insights about the Eggstätt-Hemhof lake district. It’s a way to combine a game with stories about the landscape, which may also appeal to families. A cultural highlight in Eggstätt is the neo-Gothic parish church of St. George; its tower spire is 72 metres high.
Whether you’re looking for a holiday apartment with a focus on walks, cycling routes, nature or a mix of different activities, Eggstätt offers concrete reasons to tailor your stay to your interests. You can also browse the pages for Rohrdorf, Aschau im Chiemgau, Breitbrunn am Chiemsee, Frasdorf, Prien am Chiemsee, Großkarolinenfeld, Halfing and Bernau am Chiemsee.
For the broader travel overview: Rosenheim.
