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Notable lake · Regierungsbezirk Detmold, North Rhine-Westphalia

Pappelsee

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

Pappelsee: 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 Pappelsee

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 Pappelsee — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 52.20018, 8.85015. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Pappelsee full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Pappelsee?

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

    What are the places to visit near Pappelsee?

    Nearby: Evangelische Kirche Babbenhausen-Oberbecksen (church, 1 km), Amtshausberg (viewpoint, 4 km), Burg Vlotho (fort, 4 km), Auferstehungskirche (church, 4 km), Dehmer Burg (fort, 6 km), Häverstädter Berg (viewpoint, 7 km).

    Is Pappelsee worth visiting?

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