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Notable lake · Upper Bavaria, Bavaria

Schwarzensee

Schwarzensee is a lake in Upper Bavaria, Bavaria.

Schwarzensee: 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 Schwarzensee

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 Schwarzensee — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 47.50620, 12.96840. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Schwarzensee

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    Frequently asked

    Is Schwarzensee full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Schwarzensee?

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

    What are the places to visit near Schwarzensee?

    Nearby: Halsköpfl (viewpoint, 1 km), Stuhljoch (viewpoint, 2 km), Obersee (lake, 2 km), Salzgrabenhöhle (cave, 3 km), Funtenseetauern (viewpoint, 3 km), Schottmalhorn (viewpoint, 4 km).

    Is Schwarzensee worth visiting?

    Schwarzensee is listed as a notable lake in Bavaria on Spotwander.