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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Bavaria
Traunstein
Chiemgau
Chiemsee

Herrenchiemsee Palace – Pauls Ruh Viewpoint on Herreninsel loop from Neues Schloss Herrenchiemsee

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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Bavaria
Traunstein
Chiemgau
Chiemsee

Herrenchiemsee Palace – Pauls Ruh Viewpoint on Herreninsel loop from Neues Schloss Herrenchiemsee

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Herrenchiemsee Palace – Pauls Ruh Viewpoint on Herreninsel loop from Neues Schloss Herrenchiemsee

02:11

8.38km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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View of the Herrenchiemsee Palace from the Grand Canal

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The Herreninsel with Herrenchiemsee Castle is the region's main attraction and attracts a large number of visitors every year. The "Bavarian Versailles", as it is often called, is a pompous, …

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2.38 km

View of Herrenchiemsee Palace

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Castle visits are only possible with a guided tour at a price of 14,-Euro per adult

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2.65 km

Fortuna Fountain at Herrenchiemsee Palace

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The Latona Fountain was built in the second half of the 19th century in the gardens of Versailles during the reign of Louis XIII. On top of the fountain is a statue of the Greek goddess Leto

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2.73 km

Herrenchiemsee Palace

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On the Herreninsel you can visit the most famous attraction of the region all year round: Herrenchiemsee Castle. King Ludwig II had it built on the model of Versailles from …

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4.40 km

Otto's Ruh — View of Chiemsee and the Alps

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Ottos Ruh is one of the two places you pass on the tour around the island and invite you to take a break. Pause for a moment, close your eyes …

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6.18 km

Pauls Ruh Viewpoint on Herreninsel

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Equipment: swimming trunks
Opening times: Note the protection zone and time for waterfowl

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6.89 km

Avenue leading to Herrenchiemsee Palace

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Two paths beautifully laid out as an avenue parallel to each other lead directly to the castle. From the castle you can see between the two avenues directly to the …

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7.50 km

Forest Trails on Herrenchiemsee Island

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Some of the forest paths lead directly along the water. Very idyllic, especially if you don't follow the mass of people to the castle, but rather travel in the more remote areas of the island.

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8.38 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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8.15 km

233 m

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7.36 km

444 m

320 m

230 m

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