Manuel Neuer is struggling with huge water damage in the Valepp forestry lodge!

Manuel Neuer is struggling with huge water damage in the Valepp forestry lodge!

The Forsthaus Valepp, a popular excursion destination in the mountains between Spitzingsee and Tegernsee, is under pressure after massive water damage. The damage occurred on August 7, 2025, when a broken shower pipe caused chaos in an unoccupied attic guest room. Water ran unnoticed over several floors to the first floor and finally poured into the ground floor. The cost of the repairs is estimated at several hundred thousand euros, while indoor dining and guest rooms will have to remain closed for several weeks. [merkursport](https://www.merkur.de/sport/fc-bayern/manuel-neuer-kaempft-mit-riesen Schaden-zr-93931115.html) reports that the drying equipment has been in operation in the listed building for over a month and the repairs are expected to last until the end of October.

Manuel Neuer, who took over the forestry house together with his business partner Johannes Rabl, is optimistic despite the circumstances. The two reopened the historic building just a year ago after a comprehensive renovation and investment of six million euros. This renovation was even awarded the Miesbach district's 2024 Monument Protection Prize. But now they have to face the unexpected water damage, which also affected the entire Bavarian hiking season in September and October. Hundreds of guests have had to cancel their bookings, compounding the impact on the peak season.

Impact on operations

As unfortunate as the situation is, the Forsthaus beer garden will remain open when the weather is nice. This is a small relief for the arriving hikers and day trippers who want to enjoy the idyllic surroundings, even if indoor dining is not available for the time being. Managing director Rabl expressed his regret about the circumstances and their impact on the guests. Nevertheless, he hopes that it will be possible to reopen the interior for the All Saints holidays on November 3, 2025, provided the repairs go according to plan. However, this prospect remains uncertain as the final report on the cause of the damage is still pending [muenchen.t-online.de](https://muenchen.t-online.de/region/muenchen/id_100910304/manuel-neuer-wasser Schaden-im-forsthaus-valepp-wann-es-wieder-oeffnet.html).

Beer gardens in the region

The Forsthaus Valepp is not only a gastronomic offering, but also part of the rich Bavarian cultural tradition. There are numerous listed beer gardens in Bavaria, as Karl Gattinger from the State Office for Monument Preservation explains. These are not only places of enjoyment, but also of historical and cultural importance and contribute to the identity of the region. As a rule, beer gardens have to be older than one generation in order to be considered for monument protection. Although monument protection brings with it restrictions, the operators ultimately benefit from the advertising effect and the preservation of the cultural heritage br.de.

The Valepp forester's lodge, no matter how damaged it may be at the moment, remains a symbol of the connection between tradition and modernity. Neuer and Rabl have decided to run the Forsthaus not just as a restaurant, but as a piece of home - even after this setback.