Großer Arbersee
Lake Mountain lake beneath Großer Arber peak in Bavaria
At the foot of the Großer Arber in the Bavarian Forest, Großer Arbersee is a protected mountain lake with boardwalk trails, alpine flora and routes that lead up to the summit.
Großer Arbersee is a mountain lake in the Bavarian Forest in Bavaria, Germany, located at the foot of the Großer Arber peak. The lake is associated with the Arber massif, the highest mountain in the Bavarian/Bohemian Forest region.
The lake is visited for short hikes and mountain scenery at the base of the Arber. Trails in the surrounding forest provide access to viewpoints of the lake and to routes that continue up toward the summit area of the Großer Arber.
The lake is a natural feature of the Arber area; it sits within a landscape long used for forestry and alpine recreation. Over time the area around the lake has been managed for conservation and outdoor recreation.
Geographically the lake lies in the Bavarian Forest near the Czech border, within the Arber massif area of eastern Bavaria.
How to Get to Großer Arbersee #
Großer Arbersee can be reached by car from Bayerisch Eisenstein or Bodenmais; public buses serve the trailheads from nearby towns. A short hike on marked trails leads to the lake from parking areas.
Tips for Visiting Großer Arbersee #
- Start early to avoid afternoon cloud that often forms on the Bavarian-Bohemian border ridges.
- The boardwalk down to the Arbersee is steep; good footwear helps and the path can be icy in shoulder seasons.
- Combine the lake with a cable-car trip to Großer Arber for high vantage points over the Bavarian Forest.
Best Time to Visit Großer Arbersee #
Late spring through autumn gives the best weather for hiking; winter delivers snow and quieter trails if prepared.
Weather & Climate near Großer Arbersee #
Großer Arbersee's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 18°C. Abundant rainfall (1240 mm/year), wettest in July.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -6°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -3°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm).
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May
May is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (141 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (131 mm).
