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Rottach-Egern

Bavaria, Germany · Europe

About Rottach-Egern

Rottach-Egern works well as a base: 10 minutes from Bad Wiessee, 21km from Deutsche Alpenstrasse.

Rottach-Egern is a town located in Bavaria, Germany. With a population of 5,106, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Rottach-Egern 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 Rottach-Egern to your route.

About Rottach-Egern

Rottach-Egern (German pronunciation: [ˈʁɔtax ˈeːɡɐn]) is a municipality (Gemeinde Rottach-Egern am Tegernsee) and town located at Lake Tegernsee in the district of Miesbach in Upper Bavaria, Germany, about 55 km (35 miles) south of central Munich. Late Austrian actor Walter Slezak is buried in this area.

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Where is Rottach-Egern located?

Rottach-Egern is located in Bavaria, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 47.6897 latitude, 11.7706 longitude.

What is the population of Rottach-Egern?

Rottach-Egern has a population of approximately 5,106 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
5,106
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Bavaria
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
47.6897, 11.7706

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 Rottach-Egern

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

mountain pass

Sudelfeld Pass

The 1,123 m summit of the B307 between Bayrischzell and the Tatzelwurm gorge, part of the German Alpine Road and one of Upper Bavaria's favourite weekend driving and biking loops.

20 km · about 25 min drive

famous road

Deutsche Alpenstrasse

Germany's oldest holiday road winding 450km along the Bavarian Alps past lakes, castles and mountain passes from Lindau to Berchtesgaden.

21 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Sylvenstein Reservoir

A vivid blue reservoir crossed by a graceful bridge on the German Alpine Road, gateway to the Karwendel mountains.

21 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Achensee

Tyrol's largest lake, a pristine fjord-like alpine jewel between the Karwendel and Rofan mountain ranges, perfect for sailing and diving.

28 km · about 30 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.

33 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Alpbach

Voted Austria's most beautiful village: since 1953 every building must follow the traditional wooden Tyrolean style, and the balconies disappear under flowers all summer.

35 km · about 40 min drive

museum

Swarovski Crystal Worlds

A surreal crystal art park and museum near Innsbruck, fronted by a glittering water-spouting giant.

47 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Hall in Tirol

Ten minutes from Innsbruck yet skipped by nearly everyone, Hall preserves North Tyrol's largest intact medieval old town and the mint at Hasegg Castle that struck the world's first thaler coins.

49 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Rottach-Egern

  • 20 kmSudelfeld PassThe 1,123 m summit of the B307 between Bayrischzell and the Tatzelwurm gorge, part of the German Alpine Road and one of Upper Bavaria's favourite weekend driving and biking loops.
  • 21 kmDeutsche AlpenstrasseGermany's oldest holiday road winding 450km along the Bavarian Alps past lakes, castles and mountain passes from Lindau to Berchtesgaden.
  • 21 kmSylvenstein ReservoirA vivid blue reservoir crossed by a graceful bridge on the German Alpine Road, gateway to the Karwendel mountains.
  • 33 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.
  • 50 kmZillertaler HöhenstrasseA narrow 48 km panoramic road contouring high above the Zillertal at up to 2,020 m, reached by five access ramps, with grandstand views of the Zillertal Alps; single-track in stretches.
  • 51 kmNordkette MountainA dramatic 2,334-metre Alpine ridge accessible by cable car directly from Innsbruck's city centre, offering world-class views of the Inn Valley.

Driving in Germany

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

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Rottach-Egern.

Tegernsee

🇩🇪 Germany

3 km awayPop. 3,770

Bad Wiessee

🇩🇪 Germany

5 km awayPop. 4,293

Kreuth

🇩🇪 Germany

6 km awayPop. 3,715

Gmund am Tegernsee

🇩🇪 Germany

7 km awayPop. 6,086

Hausham

🇩🇪 Germany

8 km awayPop. 8,177

Schliersee

🇩🇪 Germany

8 km awayPop. 6,416

Waakirchen

🇩🇪 Germany

12 km awayPop. 5,464

Miesbach

🇩🇪 Germany

12 km awayPop. 11,354

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