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

Last updated: October 3, 2025

Dechsendorfer Weiher

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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Märchenweiher

In the forest there are several ponds. Lovingly, the ponds are called by the Erlangern "Swan Lake" or fairy tale pond. A very nice area to forget the stress of everyday life and relax.

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Sklavensee

Cleaning up was “slave work”

The Grubweiher, as it is correctly called, is an artificially created lake. It was created in the late 60s and 70s when construction rubble was …

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Gumbrecht Inn Beer Garden by the Pond

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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Großer Bischofsweiher

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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Großer Bischofsweiher North Shore

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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Sambachweiher

In the Kalchreuther Andreaskirche there is a pietà made of linden wood. Stories handed down to this impressive Mother of God and a small tale of wicked action by the …

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Kreuzweiher

The Kreuzweiher is very idyllic in the forest. Next to it is the eponymous restaurant, which also offers a beer garden in summer. The restaurant is interesting for hikers, as well as for the guests of the neighboring campsite.

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Weißensee (Erlenstegener Forest)

The Weißensee is an idyllic body of water with a small island and is located in the Erlenstegener Forest and thus in the Sebalder Reichswald north-east of Nuremberg. It is …

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Mittlerer Schwanenweiher

Varied pond landscape with two cool springs.

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