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Notable lake · Regierungsbezirk Detmold, North Rhine-Westphalia

Blauer See

Blauer See is a lake in Regierungsbezirk Detmold, North Rhine-Westphalia.

Blauer 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 Blauer 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 Blauer See — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 52.24707, 8.93420. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Blauer See full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Blauer See?

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

    What are the places to visit near Blauer See?

    Nearby: Jakobsberg (viewpoint, 1 km), Westphalian Gap (viewpoint, 1 km), Schalksburg (fort, 1 km), Römerlager (fort, 2 km), Kaiser-Wilhelm-Denkmal (fort, 2 km), Nammer Lager (fort, 3 km).

    Is Blauer See worth visiting?

    Blauer See is listed as a notable lake in North Rhine-Westphalia on Spotwander.