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The Top 20 Lakes in the Wendland

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

Last updated: November 7, 2025

Lake Gartow

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The beautiful Gartower See is the heart of the village Gartow and is always worth a visit!

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Thielenburger Lake

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The Thielenburger See is an approx. 11 ha large quarry pond in my hometown Dannenberg. The lake is very central and close to the Dannenberg city center (can be reached …

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Meadows, Oxbow Lakes and Ancient Oaks on the Elbe Dike

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From the Elbe Cycle Path, which runs here on the Elbe dike, you have a wonderful view of the floodplain landscape between the Elbe and the Elbe dike (on the …

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Swimming spot at Gümser See

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Bathing area with barbecue area, a bit of sandy beach, a few benches and a kind of "bus hut" (although it is not a bus stop, the hut faces the …

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Qualmwasser Depression Barnitz

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Directly behind the dyke near Barnitz, a long-drawn-out strong-water sink invites moor frog, pond newt and garlic toad to a honeymoon. Depending on the level of the Elbe, this depression …

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Dog Off-Leash Area by the Lake

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A sufficient area for the four-legged friends with an extra lawn and several lake accesses. There's nothing to complain about. Enough space to romp. However, the main road runs above …

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Pond and Rest Area Near Nieperfitz

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Pretty little pond with a small wooden hut and some wooden benches on the edge. Nice quiet place, ideal for a break during a bike ride or hike. In summer …

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Sammatz Forest Lake

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A really impressive facility that you wouldn't expect in a small village like Sammatz. I looked at the facility for the first time yesterday, February 11, 2021, when it was …

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Beutower Mühle and Pond

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KLP Point open for the Cultural Country Tour (May 29-June 9, 2025) with a special program:
kulturelle-landpartie.de/orte/beutower-muehle.html
Otherwise: beutowermuehle.de

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Wooden Dock at Thielenburger See

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From the jetty you have a great view of Lake Thielenburg and the "Dannenberger Skyline", which is reflected in the lake. A small wooden bench is attached to the railing of the footbridge.

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The Top 20 Lakes in the Wendland

Lake Gartow

Thielenburger Lake

Meadows, Oxbow Lakes and Ancient Oaks on the Elbe Dike

Swimming spot at Gümser See

Qualmwasser Depression Barnitz

Dog Off-Leash Area by the Lake

Pond and Rest Area Near Nieperfitz

Sammatz Forest Lake

Beutower Mühle and Pond

Wooden Dock at Thielenburger See

Other adventures in the Wendland

Most popular routes in the Wendland

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