landmark
Andechs Monastery
A hilltop Benedictine monastery above the Ammersee famous for its potent monk-brewed beer and pilgrimage church.
26 km · about 30 min drive
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Geretsried
Bavaria, Germany · Europe
About Geretsried
Geretsried is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Königsdorf, 28km from Kesselberg Road.
Geretsried is in Bavaria, Germany, with about 23,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Königsdorf, about 5 km away.
Geretsried (German pronunciation: [ɡeːʁətsˈʁiːt] ; Bavarian: Geretsriad) is a town in the district Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen, located in Bavaria, Germany. The town is the most populated town in the district, with 23,219 inhabitants as of 31 December 2012.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Geretsried?
Within an hour or so of Geretsried: Andechs Monastery (26 km), Kesselberg Road (28 km), Deutsche Alpenstrasse (30 km), Deutsches Museum (31 km).
Are there any good drives near Geretsried?
The nearest famous roads are Kesselberg Road, Deutsche Alpenstrasse and Sudelfeld Pass.
Where is Geretsried?
Geretsried is in Bavaria, Germany, about 5 km from Königsdorf.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 23,364
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Germany
- Region
- Bavaria
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Coordinates
- 47.8578, 11.4805
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Germany
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 Geretsried
8 notable places within an hour's 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.
28 km · about 35 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.
30 km · about 35 min drive
museum
Deutsches Museum
The world's largest science and technology museum, with hands-on exhibits spanning mining, aviation, and physics.
31 km · about 35 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.
31 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
Marienplatz & New Town Hall
Munich's central square dominated by the Neo-Gothic New Town Hall whose Glockenspiel chimes daily with jousting knights and dancing coopers.
32 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
English Garden
One of the world's largest urban parks, where Münchners surf the Eisbach wave, sunbathe, and relax at the Chinese Tower beer garden.
35 km · about 40 min drive
museum
BMW Welt
Spectacular delivery and experience center where visitors explore current BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce models in a striking double-cone building.
36 km · about 40 min drive
Driving roads near Geretsried
- 28 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.
- 30 kmDeutsche AlpenstrasseGermany's oldest holiday road winding 450km along the Bavarian Alps past lakes, castles and mountain passes from Lindau to Berchtesgaden.
- 31 kmSylvenstein ReservoirA vivid blue reservoir crossed by a graceful bridge on the German Alpine Road, gateway to the Karwendel mountains.
- 46 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.
- 49 kmGarmisch-PartenkirchenA renowned winter sports and mountaineering hub at the foot of the Zugspitze, Germany's highest peak.
- 61 kmZugspitzeAt 2,962 metres, the highest peak in Germany offers panoramic views across four countries from its summit platform.
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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