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Notable lake · Swabia, Bavaria

Oberer Gaisalpsee

Oberer Gaisalpsee is a lake in Swabia, Bavaria.

Oberer Gaisalpsee: 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 Oberer Gaisalpsee

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 Oberer Gaisalpsee — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 47.42278, 10.32917. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Oberer Gaisalpsee full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Oberer Gaisalpsee?

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

    What are the places to visit near Oberer Gaisalpsee?

    Nearby: Gundkopf (viewpoint, 1 km), Geißfuß (viewpoint, 1 km), Gaisalphorn (viewpoint, 1 km), Rubihorn (viewpoint, 1 km), Western Wengenkopf (viewpoint, 2 km), Seeköpfle (viewpoint, 3 km).

    Is Oberer Gaisalpsee worth visiting?

    Oberer Gaisalpsee is listed as a notable lake in Bavaria on Spotwander.