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The Top 20 Lakes in the Palatinate Forest

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

Last updated: November 6, 2025

Lake Ungeheuer

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The Ungeheuersee is a flat bog pond, which is fed by the Krumbach. As part of the only raised bog in this low mountain range, the lake has been protected …

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Basalt Lake South Quarry (Forst, Palatinate)

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This is the smaller, more accessible lake that emerged after the basalt quarries near Forst were abandoned in the 1980s. Today it's a nature reserve, so you'd better avoid swimming here. It's definitely worth seeing.

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Hilsch Pond

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A very idyllic spot with good food and very friendly staff.

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Sandwiesen Pond

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Interesting to walk with children. With many possibilities for varied games and discoveries.

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Eiswoog

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Very nice lake with refreshments.
Every two years the lake is pumped empty. Eiswoogfest.

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Vogelwoog

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Beautiful place for a bike ride or hike. You can also enjoy the morning sun while having breakfast in the art café. There is also a beautiful forest playground for children.

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Paddelweiher Hut at Paddelweiher

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This small lake has a beautiful all-round hiking trail. The drinks are not that cheap, especially since you still have to pick them up at the bar.

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Seehofweiher

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The kiosk at the Seehofweiher is located directly on this pretty little lake. Between the kiosk and the pond there is a very nice sunbathing area that can be used …

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Paddling Pond, Hauenstein

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The cozy restaurant at Paddelweiher is located directly at the pond. In winter it is only open on weekends and from March to November every day except Mondays. At the …

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Rössels Pond

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The Rösselsweiher is located in the "Rohrweiler-Rösselsweiher" nature reserve, which contains various silted-up and raised bog biotopes.

This NSG is approximately 39 hectares.

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The Top 20 Lakes in the Palatinate Forest

Lake Ungeheuer

Basalt Lake South Quarry (Forst, Palatinate)

Hilsch Pond

Sandwiesen Pond

Eiswoog

Vogelwoog

Paddelweiher Hut at Paddelweiher

Seehofweiher

Paddling Pond, Hauenstein

Rössels Pond

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