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Notable lake · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg

Hardtsee

Hardtsee is a lake in Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg.

Hardtsee: 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 Hardtsee

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 Hardtsee — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 49.16685, 8.61208. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Hardtsee full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Hardtsee?

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

    What are the places to visit near Hardtsee?

    Nearby: Bergfried (fort, 6 km), Stadtkirche (church, 6 km), St.-Rochus-Kapelle (church, 8 km), St. Lambertus (church, 9 km), Michaelsberg (viewpoint, 12 km), Wasserschloss Menzingen (fort, 15 km).

    Is Hardtsee worth visiting?

    Hardtsee is listed as a notable lake in Baden-Württemberg on Spotwander.