The Top 8 Lakes around Gera
Looking to visit the best lakes around Gera? 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 Gera’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 19, 2025
Weißig Village Pond
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Historically, Weißig belonged to Reuss' younger line and was first mentioned in a document in 1533. The Zeulsdorf manor was entitled to inheritance jurisdiction and patronage rights over Weißig until …
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Pfortener Teich and Artenschutzturm
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Gate "Pond" with species protection tower (Gutsturm) Gate:
In the Middle Ages there was a moated castle, later a manor. The only part of the former manor that remains is …
In the Middle Ages there was a moated castle, later a manor. The only part of the former manor that remains is …
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Rehteich Pond
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Small pond that I visited as a child. At the moment, tadpoles are bustling around the edge of the pond.
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Laasen Pond
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Idyllic located pond. If you take a little time, you can observe the beautiful nature. We have already seen ducks, gray herons and a swan ...
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Weißig Pond
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Invites you to linger
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Großer Hainteich
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After or in front of the nature park, depending on how you walk, this beautiful pond opens up the landscape.
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Braupfannenteich
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This idyllic forest lake is a surface nature monument which is under special protection. The lake has an important importance as a conservation basin of endangered crayfish and is outside …
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Schellbachtalsperre
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The lake is called Schellbachtalsperre, whereby the western part may not be entered. Signs "private property" were not saved. 😉
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