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Notable lake · Mecklenburgische Seenplatte, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Orthsee

Orthsee is a lake in Mecklenburgische Seenplatte, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

Orthsee: 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 Orthsee

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 Orthsee — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 53.61099, 12.44392. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Orthsee

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    Frequently asked

    Is Orthsee full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Orthsee?

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

    What are the places to visit near Orthsee?

    Nearby: Obere Nebelseen (sanctuary, 3 km), Großsteingrab Lütgendorf (church, 5 km), Dorfkirche St. Johannis (church, 7 km), Seen- und Bruchlandschaft südlich Alt Gaarz (sanctuary, 7 km), Hellgrund (sanctuary, 9 km), Großes Holz (sanctuary, 9 km).

    Is Orthsee worth visiting?

    Orthsee is listed as a notable lake in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern on Spotwander.