Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 16, 2026

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Nordwestufer der Rothsee-Hauptsperre

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Start point

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476 m

Rothsee

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Lake Rothsee has a lot to offer: It has several beaches where you can sunbathe (or sunbathe) – there's even a dedicated dog beach. Surfing, stand-up paddling, and boating – …

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525 m

Winged Bicycle Sculpture at Rothsee

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The sculpture "Winged Bicycle" comes from the artist Axel Friedrich. Axel Friedrich is a freelancer and known for his artistic activities: sculpture, object design, special model making

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999 m

Beach

3.13 km

View of the main dam at the Rothsee

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Here you have the view towards Birkach. On the other side of the street, a little deeper, there is also a lookout point.

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3.70 km

Rothsee Beach

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If you look closely, you might even find small shells with a bit of luck.

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4.40 km

Rothsee from the northwest

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sunny spot with a beautiful view of the lake

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4.80 km

Pine Forest Trail near Rothsee

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The roots are used to limit the bike path to prevent entry to the nature reserve.

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4.93 km

Nordwestufer der Rothsee-Hauptsperre

Nature Reserve

6.11 km

Rothsee Main Dam Viewing Platform

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This viewing platform is located at the north-western end of the Rothsee main barrier.

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6.49 km

Rothsee Main Dam

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The Rothsee main dam is a 1.7 km long and 16 m high dam. The main dam consists of earth material with an up to 45 m wide loam and clay zone in the dam core.

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7.73 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.99 km

534 m

162 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.45 km

333 m

325 m

121 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 7 March

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Rothsee

Winged Bicycle Sculpture at Rothsee

View of the main dam at the Rothsee

Rothsee Beach

Rothsee from the northwest

Pine Forest Trail near Rothsee

Rothsee Main Dam Viewing Platform

Rothsee Main Dam

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