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.
Feldsee at a Glance#
Website: https://www.feldberg-schwarzwald.de
Admission: Free
About Feldsee#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -5° - 1° | -9° | 173 mm | - | - | 6.5 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -5° - 1° | -8° | 164 mm | - | - | 6.0 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -4° - 3° | -6° | 149 mm | - | - | 5.7 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | -2° - 5° | -3° | 137 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 3° - 11° | 4° | 145 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 6° - 14° | 8° | 162 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 9° - 17° | 13° | 158 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 9° - 17° | 13° | 132 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 6° - 13° | 7° | 122 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 3° - 10° | 3° | 153 mm | - | - | 5.0 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -2° - 5° | -3° | 184 mm | - | - | 6.0 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -4° - 2° | -7° | 200 mm | - | - | 6.5 m/s | - | - |
