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Notable lake · Lower Franconia, Bavaria

Ellertshäuser See

Ellertshäuser See is a lake in Lower Franconia, Bavaria.

Ellertshäuser See: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Ellertshäuser See

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Ellertshäuser See — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 50.14680, 10.37453. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Ellertshäuser See full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Ellertshäuser See yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Ellertshäuser See?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Ellertshäuser See?

    Nearby: Christuskirche (church, 2 km), Schloss Wetzhausen (fort, 7 km), Talhänge der Lauer bei Stadtlauringen (sanctuary, 8 km), Schloss Craheim (fort, 8 km), Wildacker (sanctuary, 9 km), St. Bartholomäus (church, 10 km).

    Is Ellertshäuser See worth visiting?

    Ellertshäuser See is listed as a notable lake in Bavaria on Spotwander.