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The Top 20 Lakes around Erfurt

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

Last updated: December 12, 2025

Auenteich, Erfurt

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A pond newly created in the course of the BUGA with a cafe on the edge in the Gera floodplains in the north of Erfurt.

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Great Waldhaus Pond

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Nice corner to linger and of course a great starting point for many hiking trails through the Steiger. 😊🌞

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Floating cabins on Alperstedter See

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A special overnight option near Erfurt.

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Quellteich (Spring Pond) in the Steigerwald

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The toad migration takes place here at a certain time. And soon the scent of wild garlic will be there again and it will be possible to harvest it.

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Shelter at Quellteich Pond

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The solid shelter and a few benches invite you to take a rest. From the hut you have a beautiful view over the spring pond.

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Stotternheimer Lake

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Here you can relax and go swimming. A very nice destination for a picnic.

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Auenteich Pond with Fountain

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The 10,000 square meter floodplain was created as part of Buga 2021. The lake is fed from the narrow water dam in the Thuringian Forest. The pond is up to …

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Espach Pond

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Anyone who has made it so far should definitely read the information board on the history and then give of his provisions something the ducks in the adjacent Espachteich then …

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Terrace by the lake

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Nice place for a break

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North Beach

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Pretty idyllic place to stay

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The Top 20 Lakes around Erfurt

Auenteich, Erfurt

Great Waldhaus Pond

Floating cabins on Alperstedter See

Quellteich (Spring Pond) in the Steigerwald

Shelter at Quellteich Pond

Stotternheimer Lake

Auenteich Pond with Fountain

Espach Pond

Terrace by the lake

North Beach

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