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Espachteich

Espachteich is a lake in Erfurt, Thuringia.

Espachteich: 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 Espachteich

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 Espachteich — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 50.96838, 11.01535. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Espachteich

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    Frequently asked

    Is Espachteich full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Espachteich?

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

    What are the places to visit near Espachteich?

    Nearby: Christuskirche (SELK) (church, 0 km), Sibyllentürmchen (fort, 1 km), Brühler Garten (park, 1 km), Luisenpark (park, 1 km), Kartause (attraction, 1 km), St Thomas' Church (church, 1 km).

    Is Espachteich worth visiting?

    Espachteich is listed as a notable lake in Thuringia on Spotwander.