Top 17 Lakes around Widdern

For swimming, Upper Tiroler Lake is a natural swimming lake with sunbathing areas, cold water showers, toilets, and changing rooms. The Lawn at Tiroler See near Forchtenberg-Schleierhof also offers excellent bathing with good water quality and no entry fee. Further afield, Breitenauer See is known for its sandy beach and DLRG supervision, while Ehmetsklinge Reservoir provides clear water for a refreshing dip.

Yes, several lakes are great for families. Upper Tiroler Lake has a playground and sunbathing areas. The Breitenauer See features an adventure playground and beach volleyball courts. The Ehmetsklinge Reservoir is perfect for family outings with spacious lawns, pedal boat rentals, and a barbecue hut.

You can find barbecue facilities at Henkersbrunnen with lake and barbecue area, which offers a romantically situated spot that can be reserved through the Widdern town council. The Ehmetsklinge Reservoir also has a barbecue hut, and Lake Anna provides a barbecue area with benches for visitors.

The lakes around Widdern offer diverse natural beauty. You'll find natural swimming lakes like Upper Tiroler Lake, tranquil reservoirs such as Ehmetsklinge, and serene spots like Lake Anna. Many are surrounded by forests, providing a peaceful atmosphere and opportunities for nature observation, like the bird and nature trail around Jägersee.

Absolutely. The area around the lakes offers various hiking opportunities. For example, wonderful hikes are possible around the Ehmetsklinge Reservoir. The Jägersee in Eppingen has a bird and nature trail, and the Eppinger Waldfühlpfad (forest sensory path) starts nearby. You can find more hiking routes in the region by visiting the Hiking around Widdern guide.

Beyond swimming and hiking, you can enjoy cycling and mountain biking. The region offers numerous trails suitable for different skill levels. For detailed routes, check out the Cycling around Widdern guide and the MTB Trails around Widdern guide.

Yes, Upper Tiroler Lake provides cold water showers, toilets, changing rooms, and a kiosk. The Lawn at Tiroler See near Forchtenberg-Schleierhof also has a kiosk, cold water showers, toilets, and changing rooms. The Ehmetsklinge Reservoir features a lakeside kiosk.

For a peaceful break, Henkersbrunnen with lake and barbecue area is an ideal resting spot with additional rest areas. Fischbachsee and Pavilion invites visitors to rest and linger, featuring a drinking water fountain. Lake Anna is described as a small, pristine lake with a peaceful atmosphere and a barbecue area with benches.

Fishing is allowed at Upper Tiroler Lake. The Jägersee in Eppingen is also utilized for fishing, in addition to being a rain retention basin and resting place.

Many lakes offer convenient access. Upper Tiroler Lake has a parking lot, and the Lawn at Tiroler See near Forchtenberg-Schleierhof has a large adjacent car park in the forest with approximately 150 free, unguarded spaces.

Visitors appreciate the variety of natural features and recreational opportunities. The natural swimming lakes with their facilities, the romantically situated barbecue areas, and the peaceful spots for resting are frequently highlighted. The komoot community has shared over 100 photos and given more than 250 upvotes, indicating a strong positive reception for the area's lakes.