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Notable lake · Regierungsbezirk Detmold, North Rhine-Westphalia

Baltussee

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

Baltussee: 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 Baltussee

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 Baltussee — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 52.26534, 8.91820. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Baltussee full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Baltussee?

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

    What are the places to visit near Baltussee?

    Nearby: Römerlager (fort, 1 km), Denkmal Infanterie-Regiment "Prinz Friedrich" (fort, 3 km), Westphalian Gap (viewpoint, 3 km), Kaiser-Wilhelm-Denkmal (fort, 3 km), Fort C (fort, 3 km), Sankt Martini (church, 3 km).

    Is Baltussee worth visiting?

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