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Notable lake · Upper Bavaria, Bavaria

Schmalensee

Schmalensee is a lake in Upper Bavaria, Bavaria.

Schmalensee: 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 Schmalensee

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 Schmalensee — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 47.46337, 11.26377. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Schmalensee

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    Frequently asked

    Is Schmalensee full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Schmalensee?

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

    What are the places to visit near Schmalensee?

    Nearby: Luttensee (lake, 1 km), Brendten (viewpoint, 2 km), St. Nikolaus (church, 3 km), Hoher Kranzberg (viewpoint, 4 km), Buckelwiesen am Geißschädel (sanctuary, 4 km), Lautersee (lake, 4 km).

    Is Schmalensee worth visiting?

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