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Germany

Kochel

Administrative territorial entity Non-urban municipality in Germany

Kochel, Mountain municipality at Kochelsee lake, Bavaria, Germany

Description

Kochel is a village on the northern shore of Kochelsee lake, with steep mountain slopes rising behind it. The lake shapes the landscape, while forests and meadows fill the surroundings up to the higher peaks.

History

The area was settled in ancient times, as shown by archaeological finds. In the Middle Ages, a monastery was built here but was later destroyed by raids.

Culture

The village holds deep roots in the Blue Rider art movement that flourished here in the early 1900s. Artists like Franz Marc lived and worked in the area, and their legacy continues to shape how the place sees itself today.

Practical

The village is easily reached by train, and information is available at the tourist office near the station. The best time to visit is from May to September, when mountain paths are clear and the weather is mild.

Did you know?

The hydroelectric power station at the foot of Kesselberg Pass dates from the 1920s and was once one of Germany's largest of its kind. It shows how early the region harnessed water power for electricity.

Location

Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen

Elevation above the sea

611 m

Part of

Verwaltungsgemeinschaft Kochel am See

Shares border with

Jachenau, Benediktbeuern

Website

http://kochel.de

GPS coordinates

47.65860,11.36820

Latest update

December 17, 2025 09:04

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