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Notable lake · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg

Kraichsee

Kraichsee is a lake in Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg.

Kraichsee: 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 Kraichsee

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 Kraichsee — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 49.04611, 8.83150. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Kraichsee

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    Frequently asked

    Is Kraichsee full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Kraichsee?

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

    What are the places to visit near Kraichsee?

    Nearby: St.-Laurentius-Kirche (church, 4 km), Kloster Maulbronn (Buddhist site, 6 km), Naturpark Stromberg-Heuchelberg (sanctuary, 7 km), Pfisterei, Klosterbäckerei (fort, 7 km), Wasserschloss Flehingen (fort, 8 km), Ravensburg (fort, 8 km).

    Is Kraichsee worth visiting?

    Kraichsee is listed as a notable lake in Baden-Württemberg on Spotwander.