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Bad Kohlgrub

Bavaria, Germany · Europe

About Bad Kohlgrub

Bad Kohlgrub works well as a base: 10 minutes from Unterammergau, 22km from Partnach Gorge.

Bad Kohlgrub is a town located in Bavaria, Germany. With a population of 2,416, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Bad Kohlgrub sits in Germany, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Bad Kohlgrub to your route.

About Bad Kohlgrub

Bad Kohlgrub is a German municipality in the district of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, in Bavaria. It lies 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) west of Murnau am Staffelsee and 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) north of Oberammergau, and is connected to both by the Ammergau Railway. Skiing facilities include 4 ski lifts, 4 pistes and 30 kilometres

Read more (19 mi) of cross-country skiing trails. A chairlift (opened 1954) south of the town leads up to the Hörnlehütte below the summit of the Hörnle mountain (1,547 metres/5,075 ft).

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Where is Bad Kohlgrub located?

Bad Kohlgrub is located in Bavaria, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 47.6667 latitude, 11.0500 longitude.

What is the population of Bad Kohlgrub?

Bad Kohlgrub has a population of approximately 2,416 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
2,416
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Bavaria
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
47.6667, 11.0500

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Germany

Police
110
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.

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Worth the detour from Bad Kohlgrub

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Oberammergau

A picturesque Bavarian village famous for its Passion Play performed every ten years and its traditional Lüftlmalerei painted houses.

8 km · about 15 min drive

castle

Linderhof Palace

The smallest of Ludwig II's three palaces, set in ornate gardens inspired by Versailles in the Graswang Valley.

11 km · about 20 min drive

cathedral

Wieskirche

A UNESCO rococo pilgrimage church standing alone in Alpine meadows, an explosion of white-and-gold baroque interior.

11 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Garmisch-Partenkirchen

A renowned winter sports and mountaineering hub at the foot of the Zugspitze, Germany's highest peak.

19 km · about 20 min drive

natural wonder

Partnach Gorge

A thundering 700m gorge near Garmisch with footpaths carved into rock walls beneath crashing waterfalls and ice formations.

22 km · about 25 min drive

famous road

Kesselberg Road

Bavaria's most celebrated driving road: the B11 climbs in tight switchbacks from Kochelsee to Walchensee over the 858 m Kesselberg, a historic hillclimb course beloved by motorcyclists since the 1900s.

22 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Eibsee

A crystal-clear emerald lake at the foot of the Zugspitze, often called Germany's most beautiful lake with its tiny forested islands.

24 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Marienbrucke Viewpoint (Neuschwanstein)

A bridge spanning a gorge with the classic fairy-tale view of Neuschwanstein Castle perched on its crag above the Bavarian forests.

26 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Bad Kohlgrub

  • 19 kmGarmisch-PartenkirchenA renowned winter sports and mountaineering hub at the foot of the Zugspitze, Germany's highest peak.
  • 22 kmKesselberg RoadBavaria's most celebrated driving road: the B11 climbs in tight switchbacks from Kochelsee to Walchensee over the 858 m Kesselberg, a historic hillclimb course beloved by motorcyclists since the 1900s.
  • 26 kmMarienbrucke Viewpoint (Neuschwanstein)A bridge spanning a gorge with the classic fairy-tale view of Neuschwanstein Castle perched on its crag above the Bavarian forests.
  • 26 kmRomantic Road (Romantische Straße)A 460-kilometer route through Bavaria from Würzburg to Füssen passing medieval towns, castles, and Neuschwanstein.
  • 28 kmZugspitzeAt 2,962 metres, the highest peak in Germany offers panoramic views across four countries from its summit platform.
  • 34 kmDeutsche AlpenstrasseGermany's oldest holiday road winding 450km along the Bavarian Alps past lakes, castles and mountain passes from Lindau to Berchtesgaden.

Driving in Germany

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

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