The Top 20 Lakes around Gerlaser Forst
Looking to visit the best lakes around Gerlaser Forst? 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 Gerlaser Forst’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 31, 2025
Ködeltalsperre — Southern End
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The Mauthaus drinking water dam - called "Ködeltalsperre" - is one of the largest of its kind in Bavaria. An 11.5 km long asphalt path leads around the "Frankenwaldfjord" and is ideal for hiking, cycling or inline skating.
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Ködeltalsperre Water Intake Tower
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The Ködeltalsperre (dam Mauthaus) is the largest drinking water reservoir in Bavaria and is also called "Fjord of the Franconian Forest". The 11 km circuit around the dam is popular with hikers, cyclists and inline skaters.
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Raft Pond Bischofsmühle
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The raft pond at the Bischofsmühle was one of the raft ponds built in this region around the 16th century, which were indispensable for rafting and drifting. The former reservoir …
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Black Pond
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The Franconian Muschwitz flows through the Black Pond and
forms the Bavarian-Thuringian border.
forms the Bavarian-Thuringian border.
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Frankenwaldsee
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Beautiful lake with swimming possibility🏊♂️
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