Feldsee
Lake Mountain lake in the Black Forest
A cirque lake at the foot of the Feldberg in Germany’s Black Forest, ringed by conifer forest and hiking trails that attract walkers and natural-history visitors.
The Feldsee is a small glacial lake in the Black Forest of Baden-Württemberg, Germany, located below the Feldberg massif. It is a natural mountain tarn formed by glacial activity.
The lake is surrounded by dense forest and short hiking trails that allow close access while protecting the immediate environment. It is a common short hike destination for visitors in the Feldberg area.
The Feldsee formed at the end of the last Ice Age when glaciers carved the cirque that now holds the lake. Its basin and surrounding peat soils are ecologically sensitive and are protected as part of local conservation efforts.
Situated near the Feldberg area in southern Black Forest, the lake lies within Baden-Württemberg and is accessed from established forest trails in the Feldberg region.
- Origin: set in a glacial cirque on the slopes of the Feldberg massif within the Black Forest, giving it a distinct dark, clear appearance.
How to Get to Feldsee #
From Freiburg im Breisgau, take the B500 toward Todtnau and follow signs for Feldberg/Bärental (about 45-60 minutes by car). From the Feldberg parking areas near Bärental there are well-marked footpaths to the Feldsee - expect a 30-50 minute walk over forest paths with some short steep sections. Regional buses run to Feldberg/Bärental in summer; check local timetables.
Tips for Visiting Feldsee #
- Start at the Feldberg/Bärental parking (seasonal paid lots) and follow the signed trail to the Feldsee to avoid scrambling steep forest tracks.
- Visit at dawn or late afternoon for the best light; mid-day the narrow bowl traps commuters and coach groups.
- Walk the 1-1.5 km circular path around the lake; stick to the boardwalks - the peat and spruce roots are fragile and the reserve is strictly managed.
Best Time to Visit Feldsee #
Best visited late spring through autumn for trail access; winters are beautiful but can be hazardous.
Weather & Climate near Feldsee #
Feldsee's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -5°C to 17°C. Abundant rainfall (1879 mm/year), wettest in December, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (173 mm) and breezy conditions.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (164 mm) and breezy conditions.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (149 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (137 mm).
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May
May is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (145 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (162 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (158 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (132 mm).
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September
September is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (153 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (184 mm) and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (200 mm) and breezy conditions.
