The Top 20 Lakes in Germany

Looking to visit the best lakes in Germany? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Germany’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

Wannsee

Feldsee

Kemnader See

Amselsee mit Blick auf die "Lokomotive"

Oderteich

Sengbachtalsperre

Cospudener See – Nordostufer

Markkleeberger See

Blautopf

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Wannsee
Cycling Highlight
The Wannsee is located in the district Steglitz-Zehlendorf of Berlin, which lies in the extreme southwest of the city. All around you will find many paths and trails that can be incorporated perfectly into a Berlin Gravel Tour.
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Feldsee
Hiking Highlight
The Feldsee is a must that you should definitely plan in - not only because it is fascinating and because of the history of its origin, but also because of the breathtaking surroundings in the high moor. :)
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Kemnader See
Cycling Highlight
The Ruhr reservoir is located between Bochum and Witten, at the foot of the Ruhruni Bochum. It is a popular destination for residents of Bochum and the surrounding area. There …
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Amselsee mit Blick auf die "Lokomotive"
Hiking Highlight
The Amselsee impresses with its romantic and hidden location on the edge of the spa Rathen. The Niederrathener rocks, which tower high above the Amselsee, offer a great backdrop to …
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Oderteich
Hiking Highlight
The Oderteich is a beautiful body of water in the Harz National Park. A path leads you around the pond. You can take wonderful photos from the dam. The Brocken …
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Sengbachtalsperre
Hiking Highlight
A hike from Schloss Burg, via the Diederich temple to the dam wall, is very easy to do and there is a lot to see. The hike can be extended by simply doing another lap around the dam itself.
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Tip by Jonsen
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Cospudener See – Nordostufer
Cycling Highlight
Great lake with clear water and good beaches. Optimal connection to cycle paths in different directions.
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Markkleeberger See
Cycling Highlight
Not as crowded as the Cosi and lots of free toilets and some snacks.
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Tip by Al3xxx9
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Blautopf
Hiking Highlight
A much sung about place, which rightly belongs to one of the most beautiful natural spectacles of the Alb. Summer, sun and the deep blue of the spring always have a beneficial and invigorating effect.
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