Lakes in Upper Franconia

10.5 hectare, artificially created storage pond, natural outdoor pool and with its surrounding facilities such as boating, lawn, children's playground, sports fields and circular trails a popular recreational area.

Although the Fichtelsee has its origins in mining, today it is a totally beautiful, natural and almost romantic place. In 1650, a ditch was taken from Hochgmoor to Fichtelberg in … read more

The Viaduct Froschgrundsee is a 798 meter long twin-rail railway bridge over the new line Ebensfeld-Erfurt. It is the longest railway arch bridge in Europe with a span of 270 meters with the same span as the neighboring Grümpentalbrücke.

On the southern outskirts lies the recreation area "Untreusee". Although the lake is artificially created, it fits into the soft, hilly landscape as if nature itself had produced it. A … read more

The parking spaces at the Untreusee are (still) free of charge 👍

Artful fountain in front of the new castle. In the middle there is an equestrian statue of the margrave, from where the fountain takes its name. The fountain was built … read more

Would you like a mud bath? Then off to Fleckl in the Fichtelgebirge! And there is also a beautiful, idyllic lake in the forest. 🏊‍♀️🏊‍♂️ The location is wonderfully secluded, … read more

The Wurzbacher Stauweiher, is the last still intact rafting pond in the area of Warmensteinach. Here the so-called Schwemmflößerei was operated. This means that wood was thrown into rivers and then the nearby dams were opened for transport.

The Goldbergsee is the right place to take a short break on your bike tour and in the summer you can take a refreshing dip in the lake.

Here you can shelter in bad weather, there are some display boards and the stamp station Bayern - Entdecker am Fichtelsee.

The history of the Singerweiher goes back to the late 15th century. It was probably dammed back then to wash ore, which was then processed in the nearby saber mill. … read more

Flood retention basin for the city of Coburg commissioned in 1986. Since it protruded before the turn of the GDR, the planning required collusion with the GDR.

Beautiful calm lake with plenty of seating around the lake

The salt pond is a small, artificial reservoir in the middle of the forest, east of Fleckl in the municipality of Warmensteinach, at the southern foot of the ox head. … read more

The small pond has a magical atmosphere. Very idyllic location, a detour is worthwhile.

This forest pond becomes a lake of stillness on the children's adventure trail. Here the shepherd Jakob comes by on his search for the brook princess.