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The Top 20 Lakes in the Ostallgäu

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

Last updated: October 31, 2025

View of the Forggensee and the Alps

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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

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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 the Alpsee, Neuschwanstein Castle and Hohenschwangau Castle

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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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Forggensee Cycle Route with Alpine Views

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Nice, relaxed lake tour!

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Swan Lake (Schwansee) near Füssen

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The Schwansee is small but nice and offers a wonderful view of the castles.

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View of Lake Hopfensee

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The Hopfensee is rightly called "The Bavarian Riviera" and since it is only about 10m deep, the water warms up relatively quickly.
It can be walked around in approx. 90 minutes, approx. 7 km

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North Shore of Alatsee

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Numerous myths surround this lake. It's fun to read something before you visit it

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Weissensee (Füssen)

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Lake view is fantastic 🤩 nature and landscape a dream!

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Lake Alatsee

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This small lake is picturesquely nestled by mountains and forests.

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View of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Castles from the Alpsee shore

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From the lower end of the lake you have a beautiful view of the two castles.
Dog owners should know that when going around the lake you have to walk over gratings, they cannot be bypassed.

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The Top 20 Lakes in the Ostallgäu

View of the Forggensee and the Alps

View of Alpsee and Hohenschwangau Castle

View of the Alpsee, Neuschwanstein Castle and Hohenschwangau Castle

Forggensee Cycle Route with Alpine Views

Swan Lake (Schwansee) near Füssen

View of Lake Hopfensee

North Shore of Alatsee

Weissensee (Füssen)

Lake Alatsee

View of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Castles from the Alpsee shore

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