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Notable lake · Regierungsbezirk Detmold, North Rhine-Westphalia

Hartigsee

Hartigsee is a lake in Regierungsbezirk Detmold, North Rhine-Westphalia.

Hartigsee: 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 Hartigsee

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 Hartigsee — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 52.04837, 8.76710. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Hartigsee full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Hartigsee?

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

    What are the places to visit near Hartigsee?

    Nearby: St. Kilian (church, 3 km), Schloss Stietencron (fort, 3 km), Kilianskirche (church, 3 km), Ziegelei Lage (museum, 3 km), Erlöserkirche (church, 5 km), Vierenberg (viewpoint, 6 km).

    Is Hartigsee worth visiting?

    Hartigsee is listed as a notable lake in North Rhine-Westphalia on Spotwander.