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Notable lake · Upper Bavaria, Bavaria

Birkensee

Birkensee is a lake in Upper Bavaria, Bavaria.

Birkensee: 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 Birkensee

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 Birkensee — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 48.20387, 11.41649. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Birkensee full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Birkensee?

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

    What are the places to visit near Birkensee?

    Nearby: Lochholz (sanctuary, 3 km), St. Quirin (church, 6 km), Schloss Blutenburg (fort, 7 km), Friedenskirche (church, 7 km), St. Maria und St. Nikolaus (church, 7 km), Dachau Palace (fort, 8 km).

    Is Birkensee worth visiting?

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