Großer Alpsee
Lake Large alpine lake near Immenstadt in Bavaria
Near Immenstadt in the Allgäu, Großer Alpsee provides lakeside walks, pedal boats, swimming and views of nearby alpine ridges; it serves as a base for summer hikes and winter sports.
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Großer Alpsee is a freshwater lake in the Allgäu region of Bavaria near the town of Immenstadt im Allgäu. It is a regional recreational lake used for boating, swimming and lakeside walking.
The shoreline includes paths and facilities for day visitors, with small passenger boats and seasonal rentals commonly available in summer. Hikers use nearby trails that connect the lake to the surrounding foothills of the Allgäu Alps.
The lake has long been used by local communities for recreation; tourism and visitor facilities expanded in the 19th and 20th centuries as alpine tourism in the Allgäu developed.
Großer Alpsee sits immediately adjacent to Immenstadt in the Oberallgäu district of Bavaria, in the pre-Alpine landscape of the Allgäu region.
- Visitor facilities: Boat rentals and a lakeside walking path make the lake a popular local recreation area in summer months.
How to Get to Großer Alpsee #
Großer Alpsee is reachable by car from Immenstadt (short local roads). Regional buses connect the town to surrounding villages; the nearest major train station is Immenstadt, from which local buses or taxis serve the lake area.
Tips for Visiting Großer Alpsee #
- Follow the lakeside trail clockwise for the best array of viewpoints and to encounter the naturalist huts along the shore.
- Bring a light jacket even in summer - the alpine wind bites near the higher passes.
- Combine a visit with a walk to Hohenschwangau or Neuschwanstein if exploring the Allgäu region, but expect more tourists at the castles.
Best Time to Visit Großer Alpsee #
Late spring through early autumn provides the most comfortable conditions for lakeside activities; winter offers quiet beauty if prepared for cold.
Weather & Climate near Großer Alpsee #
Großer Alpsee's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 21°C. Abundant rainfall (1677 mm/year), wettest in July.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (116 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (137 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (193 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (194 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (177 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (135 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (139 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm).
