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The Top 20 Lakes around Kronach

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

Last updated: November 20, 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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Secluded Reginasee

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Unexpectedly, the dense forest opens here and presents you the romantic Lake Regina. The quiet forest lake is under nature protection and here countless insects and water birds live - …

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🍺 Ölschnitz Hut

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The idyllic Ölschnitzsee near Steinbach am Wald is a popular destination. The reservoir was created by the district of Kronach between 1984 and 1986. It is up to 270 meters …

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🚣 Ölschnitz Lake

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The Ölschnitzsee in the immediate vicinity of Steinbach am Wald offers plenty of space and opportunities for relaxation. You can take beautiful walks here, swim, go pedal boating or fishing, …

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Black Pond

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The Franconian Muschwitz flows through the Black Pond and
forms the Bavarian-Thuringian border.

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Pond on the Märchenpfad Lauenstein

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The 5.7-kilometer-long Fairy Tale Trail not only tells tree stories and legends from the region at 13 stations, but also leads past natural beauties like this small Franconian Forest pond.

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🏊 Nordhalben Nature Experience Pool

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Experience nature - pure relaxation - fun for young and old
in the family friendly
Naturerlebnisbad Nordhalben

Opening hours:
In good weather:
11 am to 8 pm daily
on weekends …

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East Shore Path at Ködeltalsperre

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Beautiful views around the dam.

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Picnic area on the north side of the Ködeltalsperre

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A small rest area on the north side of the Ködeltalsperre.
Beautifully shady under a group of trees. About half of the route around the dam offers the opportunity to …

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The Top 20 Lakes around Kronach

Ködeltalsperre — Southern End

Ködeltalsperre Water Intake Tower

Secluded Reginasee

🍺 Ölschnitz Hut

🚣 Ölschnitz Lake

Black Pond

Pond on the Märchenpfad Lauenstein

🏊 Nordhalben Nature Experience Pool

East Shore Path at Ködeltalsperre

Picnic area on the north side of the Ködeltalsperre

Other adventures around Kronach

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