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Notable lake · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia

Schmales Meer

Schmales Meer is a lake in Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia.

Schmales Meer: 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 Schmales Meer

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 Schmales Meer — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 51.76874, 6.42584. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Schmales Meer full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Schmales Meer?

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

    What are the places to visit near Schmales Meer?

    Nearby: Burg Boetzelaer (fort, 9 km), Burg Werth (fort, 10 km), St. Mariä Himmelfahrt (church, 11 km), Rheinaue Bislich-Vahnum (sanctuary, 13 km), Diersfordter Wald (sanctuary, 13 km), Haus Erprath (fort, 15 km).

    Is Schmales Meer worth visiting?

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