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Notable lake · Regierungsbezirk Tübingen, Baden-Württemberg

Schreckensee

Schreckensee is a lake in Regierungsbezirk Tübingen, Baden-Württemberg.

Schreckensee: 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 Schreckensee

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 Schreckensee — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 47.89038, 9.56635. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Schreckensee

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    All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Baden-Württemberg

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    Frequently asked

    Is Schreckensee full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Schreckensee?

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

    What are the places to visit near Schreckensee?

    Nearby: Turmburg Fronhofen (fort, 6 km), Adelegg (fort, 10 km), St. Peter und Paul (church, 11 km), Schloss Aulendorf (fort, 11 km), Wegkapelle in Hof (church, 11 km), Schloß Königsegg (fort, 11 km).

    Is Schreckensee worth visiting?

    Schreckensee is listed as a notable lake in Baden-Württemberg on Spotwander.