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Notable lake · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt, Hesse

Kinzigsee

Kinzigsee is a lake in Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt, Hesse.

Kinzigsee: 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 Kinzigsee

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 Kinzigsee — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 50.16487, 9.03031. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Kinzigsee

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    Frequently asked

    Is Kinzigsee full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Kinzigsee?

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

    What are the places to visit near Kinzigsee?

    Nearby: Schloss Langenselbold (fort, 1 km), Weideswiesen-Oberwald bei Erlensee (sanctuary, 2 km), Römisches Kastell / Bad (fort, 5 km), Niederrodenbacher Steinbrüche (sanctuary, 5 km), Hässeler Weiher von Neuenhaßlau (sanctuary, 6 km), Kleinkastell Neuwirtshaus (fort, 9 km).

    Is Kinzigsee worth visiting?

    Kinzigsee is listed as a notable lake in Hesse on Spotwander.