The Top 20 Lakes in the Allgäu

Looking to visit the best lakes in the Allgäu? 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 Allgäu’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

View of Forggensee

View of Alpsee and Hohenschwangau Castle

View of Alpsee and the Royal Castles

Freibergsee

View of Forggensee

Swan Lake (Schwansee) near Füssen

Forggensee Cycle Path with Mountain and Lake Views

Großer Alpsee

Gaisalp Waterfall

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View of Forggensee
Cycling Highlight
The Forggensee is with its 15.2 square kilometers the fifth largest lake in Bavaria and the largest reservoir in Germany. The bike path around the lake is fully developed and …
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View of Alpsee and Hohenschwangau Castle
Hiking Highlight
On the way to Neuschwanstein Castle there are a few viewpoints from which you have a wonderful view of the valley.
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View of Alpsee and the Royal Castles
Hiking Highlight
Picturesque reflect the mountains in the deep blue water and on the other side of the lake you can see the castles Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau.
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Tip by Sebastian Kowalke
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Freibergsee
Hiking Highlight
Lake Freiberg is located at 930 m above sea level. With a surface area of approximately 16 hectares, it is the largest high mountain lake in the Allgäu region.
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View of Forggensee
Cycling Highlight
Nice, quiet spot for a short breather while cycling with great views.
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Tip by Richard
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Swan Lake (Schwansee) near Füssen
Hiking Highlight
The Schwansee is small but nice and offers a wonderful view of the castles.
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Tip by Andreas
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Forggensee Cycle Path with Mountain and Lake Views
Cycling Highlight
Nice, relaxed lake tour!
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Großer Alpsee
Cycling Highlight (Segment)
Fantastically beautiful flair in the port area. Great jetty, on which you can "walk" a good distance into the Alpsee, to internalize the scenery practically from the water. And of …
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Gaisalp Waterfall
Hiking Highlight
Beautiful spectacle of nature
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Tip by BeBa
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