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Notable lake · Regierungsbezirk Detmold, North Rhine-Westphalia

Sennesee

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

Sennesee: 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 Sennesee

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 Sennesee — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 51.87421, 8.66834. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Sennesee

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    Frequently asked

    Is Sennesee full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Sennesee?

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

    What are the places to visit near Sennesee?

    Nearby: Schloss Holte (fort, 7 km), St. Johannes Nepomuk (church, 7 km), Holter Wald (sanctuary, 8 km), Wistinghauser Schlucht (viewpoint, 10 km), Hünenkapelle (fort, 10 km), Menkhauser Bachtal (sanctuary, 11 km).

    Is Sennesee worth visiting?

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