The area around the Tegernsee lake serves as a recreational area. It is surrounded by the Bavarian Alps and occupies about 9 km2 (3.5 sq mi). It offers aquatic sports such as swimming and fishing, and other activities including hiking and Nordic walking. One can climb the 700 metres to the top of the Baumgartenschneid: the ascent takes 2 hours and the descent 1½ hours.