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Notable lake · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt, Hesse

Erich-Kästner-See

Erich-Kästner-See is a lake in Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt, Hesse.

Erich-Kästner-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 Erich-Kästner-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 Erich-Kästner-See — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 49.89853, 8.68696. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Erich-Kästner-See full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Erich-Kästner-See?

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

    What are the places to visit near Erich-Kästner-See?

    Nearby: Jagdschloss Kranichstein (fort, 1 km), Hartig-Denkmal (fort, 1 km), Bürgerpark Nord (park, 2 km), Altes Mausoleum (fort, 3 km), Neues Mausoleum (fort, 3 km), Park Rosenhöhe (park, 3 km).

    Is Erich-Kästner-See worth visiting?

    Erich-Kästner-See is listed as a notable lake in Hesse on Spotwander.