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Notable lake · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt, Hesse

Hirtenteich

Hirtenteich is a lake in Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt, Hesse.

Hirtenteich: 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 Hirtenteich

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 Hirtenteich — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 49.92433, 8.73462. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Hirtenteich

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    Frequently asked

    Is Hirtenteich full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Hirtenteich?

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

    What are the places to visit near Hirtenteich?

    Nearby: Im Mörsbacher Grund von Darmstadt-Arheilgen (sanctuary, 3 km), Hegbachaue bei Messel (sanctuary, 4 km), Fernmeldeturm Mainzer Berg (viewpoint, 4 km), Jagdschloss Kranichstein (fort, 5 km), Scheftheimer Wiesen bei Darmstadt (sanctuary, 6 km), Hartig-Denkmal (fort, 6 km).

    Is Hirtenteich worth visiting?

    Hirtenteich is listed as a notable lake in Hesse on Spotwander.