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Notable lake · Upper Bavaria, Bavaria

Weitsee

Weitsee is a lake in Upper Bavaria, Bavaria.

Weitsee: 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 Weitsee

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 Weitsee — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 47.68260, 12.55974. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Weitsee

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    All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Bavaria

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    Frequently asked

    Is Weitsee full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Weitsee?

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

    What are the places to visit near Weitsee?

    Nearby: Hörndlwand (viewpoint, 4 km), Dürrnbachhorn (viewpoint, 5 km), Unternberg (viewpoint, 10 km), Heutal (viewpoint, 10 km), Hochgern (viewpoint, 10 km), Burgstall Rettenburg (fort, 10 km).

    Is Weitsee worth visiting?

    Weitsee is listed as a notable lake in Bavaria on Spotwander.