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The Top 20 Lakes in Lower Bavaria

Looking to visit the best lakes in Lower Bavaria? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Lower Bavaria’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

Last updated: December 2, 2025

Trifter Inn Schwellhäusl

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Fantastically located refreshment stops with a charm that you won't find anywhere else. Absolute recommendation. The restaurant is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. There is no day of rest, in November it is closed for company holidays.

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Martinsklause Reservoir

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The Martinsklause is one of the best preserved Klausen (also called thresholds) in the Bavarian Forest National Park. As an artificial reservoir, the water was created in the 19th century …

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Lake Rachel

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The Rachelsee is one of three Karseen of the Bavarian forest. It is located in the extreme north of the municipality of Sankt Oswald-Riedlhütte. On the Czech side of this …

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Natural shoreline of the Großer Arbersee

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During the last ice age, glacier crests formed several times on the summit of the Großer Arber. As the temperature rose, the glaciers began to slide. On their way down …

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Frauenau Reservoir

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To the drinking water dam it can be excellently hiking or cycling. The different inlets are a special highlight here. On the northwest side there is seating for lunch.

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Arbersee House

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In 2016 the old Arberseehaus was demolished. After around two years of construction, the magnificent new building was opened in the summer of 2018. With its rustic charm, the new …

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Reschbachklause

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The refuge and the table / bench corner on the other side of the pool are ideal for a short break with a snack. You can also see traces of the local residents of the Reschbachklause along the basin ...

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Großarmschlag Reservoir

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The idyllic reservoir is lined by dense forest and offers you a perfect photo opportunity. Here the water of the Große Ohe is dammed up and used to generate electricity.

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Frauenau drinking water dam

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This dam serves as flood protection, drinking water storage and energy generation. Information boards provide information about the construction and much more about the dam. Worth seeing!

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Path Along Altheimer Reservoir

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There are many sights on the Isar, great paths for hiking and biking 👌 everyone gets their money's worth here 👍 This place is 100% worth a visit

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The Top 20 Lakes in Lower Bavaria

Trifter Inn Schwellhäusl

Martinsklause Reservoir

Lake Rachel

Natural shoreline of the Großer Arbersee

Frauenau Reservoir

Arbersee House

Reschbachklause

Großarmschlag Reservoir

Frauenau drinking water dam

Path Along Altheimer Reservoir

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