The Upper Knappensee has 36 hectares and was created in the 1970 / 80s through intensive lignite mining. It is located northeast of Hungen-Utphe and is partially released for local recreation and fishing. The southern part is a nature reserve. The lake is surrounded by a circular path.

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In Utphe a new courtyard cafe in the historic estate at Utphe.

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Water Sports at Inheidener See – Lake Trais-Horloffer loop from Mittlere Horloffaue

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Elevation 10 m

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Location: Hungen, Landkreis Gießen, Gießen District, Hesse, Germany

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Upper Knappensee

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Hungen circuit – Three Lakes Trail

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Horloff River, Hungen – Lake Trais-Horloffer loop from Hungen

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