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Notable lake · Landkreis Cuxhaven, Lower Saxony

Apeler See

Apeler See is a lake in Landkreis Cuxhaven, Lower Saxony.

Apeler 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 Apeler 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 Apeler See — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 53.51069, 8.65343. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Apeler See full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Apeler See?

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

    What are the places to visit near Apeler See?

    Nearby: Holy Cross Church (church, 23 km), Fort Fedderwardersiel (museum, 28 km), Heide und Moor bei Haslah (sanctuary, 29 km), Großerpater range rear light (attraction, 30 km), Westerberg (viewpoint, 42 km), Valentin submarine pens (fort, 43 km).

    Is Apeler See worth visiting?

    Apeler See is listed as a notable lake in Lower Saxony on Spotwander.