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Notable lake · Upper Bavaria, Bavaria

Steinsee

Steinsee is a lake in Upper Bavaria, Bavaria.

Steinsee: 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 Steinsee

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 Steinsee — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 48.02294, 11.86034. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Steinsee

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    All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Bavaria

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    Frequently asked

    Is Steinsee full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Steinsee?

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

    What are the places to visit near Steinsee?

    Nearby: Schloss Zinneberg (fort, 5 km), Kupferbachtal bei Unterlaus (sanctuary, 10 km), St. Peter (church, 12 km), St. Emmeram (church, 12 km), Burgstall Gasteig (fort, 13 km), Kreuz-Christi-Kirche (church, 13 km).

    Is Steinsee worth visiting?

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