The Top 20 Lakes in Franconia
Looking to visit the best lakes in Franconia? 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 Franconia’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 6, 2025
The Great Brombachsee is the largest reservoir of the Franconian Lake District and was opened in 2000. It serves to regulate the flood of the Altmühl and, above all, as …
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The Houbirg is a mountain near Happurg in Middle Franconia with an abandoned Celtic oppidum of the same name. Remains of the walls, some of which are still ten meters …
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The Altmühlsee is a real highlight, both for cyclists and water sports enthusiasts. There is a beautiful cycle path around the entire lake, and the lake is also ideal for …
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The beach near Allmannsdorf is the perfect place to take a break. Here you can swim in the water, lie in the sun on the beach, enjoy Franconian specialties in …
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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.
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The cycle path around the Brombachsee or around all three lakes is 28 kilometers long and there is only a ten meter difference in altitude to be overcome. Since there …
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The Rothsee really has a lot to offer: It has several beaches where you can sunbathe - there is even a dog beach. Surfing, stand-up paddling, boating - everything is …
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Wöhrder See, Nuremberg
Wöhrder See, the youngest of Nuremberg's waterways, is a popular local recreation area in the heart of the city, providing a natural habitat for endangered species. It …
Wöhrder See, the youngest of Nuremberg's waterways, is a popular local recreation area in the heart of the city, providing a natural habitat for endangered species. It …
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Watersports Highlight: No other trend sport has grown as fast in recent years as wakeboarding. The symbiosis of nature, technique and skill offers all age groups a varied recreational opportunity. …
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The Igelsbachsee and the somewhat larger Kleine Brombachsee are the two barrages of the Großer Brombachsee in the Bavarian Middle Franconia in the Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen district. The reservoir is named after …
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