Gmund (Tegernsee)
- Freeride, Freestyle
- Best for
- Beginner to Intermediate
- Skill Level
- Flat, Chop
- Spot Type
- Moderate
- Crowd Level
This spot information is AI-assisted and has not been human verified. It may be incomplete, outdated, or incorrect. Verify safety, access, local rules, and current conditions with official or local sources before riding.
About
Gmund (Tegernsee) is a small, easy-access lake launch with a sandy/pebble shoreline and a short grassy rigging/launch area. Multiple sources describe a shallow standing zone of about 50 meters, which helps reduce the difficulty of getting on the water for less experienced riders. For wind sports, the spot is primarily framed around westerly and west-northwesterly conditions and front-driven weather from the west. One provider characterizes the wind as thermal, while another describes wind as frontal/low-pressure dependent; taken together, this points to a spot that performs best when a strong west flow (often cold-front driven) arrives, with variable calm periods when fronts do not set up. Conditions are described as flatwater with only small chop, making the location well-suited to freeride and freestyle windsurfing, and also reported as increasingly wingfoil-friendly. Water quality is described as very clean/crystal-clear in providers’ summaries, and currents are described as minimal. Safety considerations are a major focus here: the approach and landing area includes wooden jetties/piers and sharp pebbles, and summer brings swimmer and ferry/boat traffic. Local notes also emphasize respecting swimming and protected areas; rescue availability is reported as limited and lifeguard coverage as seasonal. Kitesurfing is reported as strictly forbidden on Tegernsee, so this spot’s kite suitability notes should not be acted on without confirming compliance for the exact launch.
- Shallow standing area (~50 m) helps with early planing/entry
- Freeride/freestyle friendly flatwater with small chop
- Best performance tends to align with west-front/weather windows
- Shallow standing area of roughly 50 meters can make launching easier
- Reportedly clean water and generally flatwater conditions for freeride/freestyle
- On-site instruction and equipment support is available
- Jetties/hidden obstacles in the water near the launch/landing zone
- Kitesurfing is restricted/banned on Tegernsee (despite some generic flatwater activity suitability notes)
- Spot wind depends strongly on fronts; may go calm with high pressure
Wind, water and seasons
Wind
- Direction
- W
- Offshore directions
- W
- No-go directions
- W
- Wind Range
- 10–20 kts
- Wind Type
- Thermal — Provider sources disagree on wind drivers: one describes thermal wind; regional context and the other provider describe wind patterns dominated by prevailing West/Northwest fronts with some thermal/valley influence.
- Reliability
- moderate
- Gust Factor
- Moderate gusts — Both providers describe moderate gustiness.
- Best Months
- May, June, July, August, September
- Thermal Window
- Other · All day · Months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep · Dir: W · Regional cycle is all-day in warmer months, with stronger periods reported around late morning to late afternoon; spot-level sources frame the usable season around May–September (plus shoulder months in some years).
Water & beach
- Water Type
- Flat, Chop
- Beach
- Pebble — Small pebble/narrow pebble beach at the waterline; some sources describe mixed shoreline composition.
- Beach Size
- Small
- Waves
- Small — Small chop/flatwater described by providers.
- Chop Level
- Light chop — Gentle/small lake chop noted for the spot.
- Launch
- Small — Small grassy area (~50 m standing area adjacent to pebble beach) used for rigging/launch.
Through the year
High crowds in July and August; quieter in spring and autumn.
Thunderstorms are common in June and July; autumnal storms can bring strong winds in October.
By sport
What to expect for each.
Flatwater freeride and freestyle is described for the area, but kitesurfing is reported as strictly forbidden on Tegernsee (conflict between activity suitability descriptions and lake/spot restrictions).
Freeride and freestyle on small flatwater with gentle chop; additionally described as a shallow standing-area spot oriented to prevailing west winds and working well during west cold fronts.
- Sail Sizes
- 5.5–7.5 m²
Flatwater foil-friendly conditions with a shallow standing area that makes entry easier; also described as increasingly popular with relatively clean wind in the bay.
- Foil Friendly
- Yes — Reported as foil-friendly by providers.
- Min Depth
- 1.5m
- Wing Sizes
- 4–6 m²
Check the forecast before you go
See wind, waves, weather and session windows for Gmund (Tegernsee) in the full forecast view.
Gmund (Tegernsee) wind and wave forecast summary
- Wind
- 2–12 ktsGusts 26 kts
- Direction
- WSW241°
- Strongest day
- Sat, Oct 2412 kts
- Windy days
- 1/712 kts or more
- Temperature
- 3–17 °C
Over the next 7 days, Gmund (Tegernsee) is forecast for daytime winds of 2–12 kts, peaking around 12 kts on Saturday, October 24 with gusts to 26 kts. The prevailing direction is WSW. Based on the Wavind model, in the spot’s local time.
Other spots in the area
What to know before you launch
Safety, access, restrictions, rescue, and local rules can change. Treat these details as informational and confirm them locally before launching.
Hazards
- Jetties and piers in the water near the launch/landing area
- Ferry/boat traffic (passenger traffic) in summer
- Swimmers in summer months
- Sharp pebbles
Rescue & support
- Lifeguard
- Seasonal
- Rescue & Self-Rescue
- Limited — Regional water rescue coverage is reported as limited via local volunteer services with seasonal monitoring.
- Emergency Info
- Emergency number: 112. Nearest medical facility reported as Krankenhaus Agatharied (~15 km) / Kreisklinik Bad Wiessee (~5 km).
Rules of the spot
Local guidance: avoid jetties/piers during launch and landing; follow local school guidance and respect swimming and protected areas. Kitesurfing restrictions apply to the lake/spot.
- Kitesurfing is banned/strictly forbidden on Lake Tegernsee.
- Respect swimming zones and avoid nature protection areas.
- Works best with easterly (SO) wind from the spot orientation; avoid W wind where noted locally.
- Works best when a cold front from the west arrives (front-driven days).
- Parking at Seeglas can fill up quickly on sunny, windy weekends.
Getting there & access
- Nearest City
- Munich (~50 km north)
- Nearest Town
- Gmund
- Parking
- Small free parking on left side of B318 after the large yellow farm; also public parking at Seeglas beach (can be crowded/fee-based).
- Access
- Follow B318 from Holzkirchen toward Gmund, then continue toward Bad Wiessee. After the large yellow farm, find a small parking on the left side. Launch area is ~40 m from parking on a small grassy patch beside a pebble beach.
- Cost Level
- Moderate
- Local Language
- German
What's on the beach
- Accommodation
- Nearby town — Accommodation is available in Gmund and surrounding Tegernsee valley towns.
- Food & Drink
- Restaurant/bistro directly at the Seeglas beach; also indicated by providers for the launch area.
- Equipment Rental:
- Rental gear is available via local schools (windsurfing and wingfoiling described).
- Gear Storage
- Gear storage available for school guests (described as limited).
- Gear Repair
- Basic repair services may be available through the school; minor repairs handled locally.
No schools or services are listed for this spot yet.
Off the water
The Tegernsee area is framed by Alpine scenery, with visitor infrastructure that supports wind and foil riding on the lake.
Access to the Wallberg summit with panoramic views of the Alps and the lake.
A former Benedictine abbey housing the Tegernsee brewery and a historic church.
Popular paragliding launch site overlooking the Tegernsee valley.
Traditional Bavarian brewery and restaurant known for its beer and local atmosphere.
Art museum in Tegernsee town featuring works by the famous caricaturist.
From riders who've been here
Latest reported conditions
Spot questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best season at Gmund (Tegernsee)?
The best overall months at Gmund (Tegernsee) are May, June, July, August, September.
Which wind directions work at Gmund (Tegernsee)?
Gmund (Tegernsee) works with W winds. Offshore directions are W. No-go directions are W.
What equipment sizes are recommended at Gmund (Tegernsee)?
Recommended equipment sizes at Gmund (Tegernsee): Windsurfing: 5.5–7.5 m² · Wingfoiling: 4–6 m². The typical wind range is 10–20 kts.
What skill level is Gmund (Tegernsee) suitable for?
Gmund (Tegernsee) suits these riding levels: Kitesurfing: Advanced · Windsurfing: Beginner to Intermediate · Wingfoiling: Beginner.