Jochberg (mountain)

Infobox Mountain
Name = Jochberg
Photo = Walchensee Ort.jpg
Caption = Jochberg rising behind the lake of Walchensee
Elevation = convert|1567|m|ft|0|lk=on
Range = Bavarian Alpenvorland
Location = Bavaria, Germany
Prominence =
Coordinates = coord|47|37|33|N|11|22|18|E|
Topographic

First ascent =
Easiest route = Hike from Kesselberg
Translation = Yoke Mountain
Language = German
Pronunciation = ˈjɔχbɛɐ̯k

Jochberg is a convert|1567|m|ft|0 tall mountain in the Bavarian Alpenvorland, the first range of mountains of the Alps in southern Germany. The mountain stands between two large lakes, namely Kochelsee and Walchensee. Due to the striking view of the surrounding Bavarian countryside from the mountain's summit, Jochberg is a popular day hike for locals as well as for residents of nearby Munich. The trail is furthermore considered easy enough to be enjoyable for all ages of family members, thus adding to its popularity. In addition, the peak is frequently used as a launching site for paragliding. The ascent begins from the Kesselberg or alternatively for a somewhat longer hike from Jachenau, Sachenbach am Ostufer, a small village near Walchensee, or Kochel, a town immediately on the shore of Kochelsee. Beneath the summit at 1,382 metres there is a farm active during the summer and popular with the hikers called "Jocheralm" (meaning roughly "Yoke Pasture of the Mountains").

On a clear day the Munich Olympiaturm is quite visible, despite being over km to mi|60|abbr=on to the north. Another notable feature is that mountain is also climbed quite frequently in winter and when there is moderate snow accumulation, tracks are left behind from Kesselberg to the summit.

External links

* [http://harry.ilo.de/projekte/berge/berg.php?tour=35 Description of the ascent to Jochberg (in German)]