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Notable lake · Regierungsbezirk Tübingen, Baden-Württemberg

Buchsee

Buchsee is a lake in Regierungsbezirk Tübingen, Baden-Württemberg.

Buchsee: 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 Buchsee

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 Buchsee — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 47.87895, 9.57222. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Buchsee

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    All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Baden-Württemberg

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    Frequently asked

    Is Buchsee full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Buchsee?

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

    What are the places to visit near Buchsee?

    Nearby: Turmburg Fronhofen (fort, 6 km), Adelegg (fort, 8 km), St. Peter und Paul (church, 9 km), Wegkapelle in Hof (church, 10 km), Burg Schmalegg (fort, 10 km), Ringgenburg (fort, 10 km).

    Is Buchsee worth visiting?

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