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The Top 20 Lakes in the Altmühltal

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

Last updated: November 10, 2025

Altmühlsee Surf Center

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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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Kratzmühlsee North Shore

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Great lake. In the immediate vicinity is the Museum of Technology, including an old cobbler workshop and a historic printing house.

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Ingolstadt Dam and Reservoir

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In front of the barrage of the Danube, almost in Ingolstadt, a very beautiful reservoir has been created, where various water sports such as sailing and rowing are practiced.

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Observation Tower on the Bird Island in Altmühlsee

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The entrance to Bird Island is via a long bridge. The island is home to small, winding paths, which are occasionally flooded or muddy. There are information panels along the …

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Muhr am See Lake Center

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Pedalo rental, bike rental, rickshaws, campground and the beach house offer the visitor everything he needs for a successful day at the beach.

Opening hours beach house:
01. April to 31. October
from 10:00 clock

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Baggersee Ingolstadt

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The Baggersee can be great around the bike. The many trees along the way donate cool shadows in the summer and make a tour so altogether very pleasant. For resting, …

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Kratzmühle Lake South-Western Shore

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This bathing lake is fantastic. Everything is taken care of (changing room, waste bin). On your tour, this lake invites you for a picnic and / or for a short, …

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Baggersee Ingolstadt

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The Baggersee in Ingolstadt is located about 1.5 km southwest of Ingolstadt's old town. With an area of about 50 hectares, it is the largest lake in Ingolstadt, followed by the Auwaldsee. The created by gravel quarry serves for recreation.

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Lake Kratzmühl

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The Kratzmühlsee is an artificial lake in the Altmühl valley. On hot summer days it is perfect for cooling off, as swimming is officially permitted here. There is also a cozy café-restaurant with a lakeside terrace.

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Hahnenkammsee

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The Hahnenkammsee is the first body of water in the Franconian Lake District created by the creation of reservoirs. On the bank of the reservoir you will find several nice …

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The Top 20 Lakes in the Altmühltal

Altmühlsee Surf Center

Kratzmühlsee North Shore

Ingolstadt Dam and Reservoir

Observation Tower on the Bird Island in Altmühlsee

Muhr am See Lake Center

Baggersee Ingolstadt

Kratzmühle Lake South-Western Shore

Baggersee Ingolstadt

Lake Kratzmühl

Hahnenkammsee

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