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The Top 20 Lakes in Steigerwald

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

Last updated: November 6, 2025

Dechsendorfer Pond

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In the Dechsendorfer Weiher recreational area, spacious sunbathing lawns on the shore of the lake invite you to relax, sunbathe, have a barbecue and swim. On the lake, which is …

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Birkensee (Schwanberg)

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It is interesting that the water supply to the Birkensee has not yet been discovered. I like the island very much and there is also seating with a table for a picnic. Just take a seat and enjoy.

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Gasthaus Gumbrecht — Beer Garden by the Pond

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In addition to good food and a cool beer, another advantage is that you can cycle largely car-free. This makes it ideal for families with children, especially since there is also lemonade. :-)

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Great Bishop's Pond

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Named in Voksmund Dechsendorfer Weiher, the Bischofsweiher is part of a recreational area near Erlangen and in the summer popular destination for water sports and swimming.

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Great Bishop's Pond North Shore

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The name of the Great Bischofsweiher comes from the time around 1504 when the lake was sold by the Baiersdorf bailiff to the Bishop of Bamberg.

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Hainweiher Pond in Bamberg's Bürgerpark

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Every self-respecting city had a public park around 1900 with a pond for boating and ice skating. When horticultural director Viktor Luster came to Bamberg in 1922, he found ideal …

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Great Wolf Lake

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The large Wolfsee is idyllically located in the middle of the forest. The forest south and east of the Wolfseen is one of the largest natural forest reserves in Bavaria …

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Cypress Lake

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The Zypressensee is a biotope on the Schwanberg.

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View of Buger Spitze

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Beautiful view of the Regnitz and the Buger Spitze.

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Swimming area Obernzenner See

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With lawn and small bistro

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The Top 20 Lakes in Steigerwald

Dechsendorfer Pond

Birkensee (Schwanberg)

Gasthaus Gumbrecht — Beer Garden by the Pond

Great Bishop's Pond

Great Bishop's Pond North Shore

Hainweiher Pond in Bamberg's Bürgerpark

Great Wolf Lake

Cypress Lake

View of Buger Spitze

Swimming area Obernzenner See

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