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Notable lake · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt, Hesse

Erlensee

Erlensee is a lake in Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt, Hesse.

Erlensee: 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 Erlensee

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 Erlensee — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 50.14822, 8.97509. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Erlensee

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    Frequently asked

    Is Erlensee full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Erlensee?

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

    What are the places to visit near Erlensee?

    Nearby: Römisches Kastell / Bad (fort, 1 km), Weideswiesen-Oberwald bei Erlensee (sanctuary, 3 km), Schlacht bei Hanau (fort, 4 km), Lutherkirche (church, 4 km), Ehrensäule (fort, 5 km), Kleinkastell Neuwirtshaus (fort, 5 km).

    Is Erlensee worth visiting?

    Erlensee is listed as a notable lake in Hesse on Spotwander.