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Notable lake · Upper Bavaria, Bavaria

Buchsee

Buchsee is a lake in Upper Bavaria, Bavaria.

Buchsee: 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 Buchsee

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 Buchsee — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 47.92181, 11.37515. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Buchsee

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    Frequently asked

    Is Buchsee full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Buchsee?

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

    What are the places to visit near Buchsee?

    Nearby: St. Andreas (church, 4 km), Schloss Ammerland (fort, 4 km), Riemerschmid Gedenkstein (viewpoint, 6 km), Schloss Mörlbach (fort, 6 km), Roseninsel (park, 7 km), Berg Castle (fort, 7 km).

    Is Buchsee worth visiting?

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