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Notable lake · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg

Ellbachsee

Ellbachsee is a lake in Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg.

Ellbachsee: 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 Ellbachsee

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 Ellbachsee — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 48.48362, 8.30484. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Ellbachsee

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    All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Baden-Württemberg

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    Frequently asked

    Is Ellbachsee full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Ellbachsee?

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

    What are the places to visit near Ellbachsee?

    Nearby: Kniebis-Alexanderschanze (sanctuary, 2 km), Sankenbachwasserfall (waterfall, 3 km), Buhlbachsee (lake, 6 km), Tannenfels (fort, 6 km), Röschenschanze (fort, 6 km), Rinkenkopf (viewpoint, 7 km).

    Is Ellbachsee worth visiting?

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