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Notable lake · Upper Bavaria, Bavaria

Rothsee

Rothsee is a lake in Upper Bavaria, Bavaria.

Rothsee: 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 Rothsee

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 Rothsee — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 47.80405, 11.22478. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Rothsee

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    Frequently asked

    Is Rothsee full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Rothsee?

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

    What are the places to visit near Rothsee?

    Nearby: Schloss Hirschberg am Haarsee (fort, 1 km), Museum Polling (museum, 9 km), St. Vitus (church, 10 km), Burgstall Willenberg (fort, 12 km), Burgstall Schallenkam (fort, 14 km), Ilkahöhe (viewpoint, 14 km).

    Is Rothsee worth visiting?

    Rothsee is listed as a notable lake in Bavaria on Spotwander.