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Notable lake · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg

Buchensee

Buchensee is a lake in Regierungsbezirk Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg.

Buchensee: 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 Buchensee

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 Buchensee — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 47.76910, 8.97940. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Buchensee full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Buchensee?

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

    What are the places to visit near Buchensee?

    Nearby: Durchenbergried (sanctuary, 1 km), Christuskirche (church, 4 km), Münster Unserer Lieben Frau (church, 5 km), Ruine Altbodman (fort, 6 km), Zeller See (lake, 7 km), Liebesinsel (river spot, 7 km).

    Is Buchensee worth visiting?

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