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Ammergauer Alps

The Top 20 Lakes in the Ammergauer Alps

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

Last updated: October 24, 2025

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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Alpsee Lake

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Swimming here in the crystal clear water in summer and the view of the mountain panorama with the castles, what more could you ask for.

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View of 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 Path 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 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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Forggensee Cycle Path with Alpine Panorama

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Perfect surface

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South Shore of Alpsee

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It is impressive when you can see the two castles from the lower end of the lake when the visibility is good.
Dog owners should remember that there are gratings …

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Bridge over the connecting canal between Lake Plansee and Lake Heiterwanger See

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This bridge serves as a shortcut, otherwise you would have to go around the Plansee and the Heiterwangersee together.

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Plansee

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Actually, when you walk around the lake you always have beautiful panoramic views over the lake.

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