Käbelicksee Lake
Shallow lake in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany
Käbelicksee in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is a lake in northern Germany frequented for boating, angling and lakeside cycling routes through surrounding reedbeds and pine forest.
Käbelicksee at a Glance#
Address: Käbelicksee, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany (nearest town: Waren/Müritz)
Admission: Free (natural lake)
About Käbelicksee#
Käbelicksee is a freshwater lake in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern in northern Germany. It is one of a series of lakes in the Mecklenburg Lake District and is set within a mixed landscape of water, reedbeds and woodland.
The lake provides habitat for waterfowl and aquatic plants and is visited for shoreline walking and birdwatching; there are no large urban developments immediately adjacent. Local boating and angling occur where permitted under regional management rules.
Käbelicksee is a natural lake within the broader Mecklenburg lake system and has been shaped by the glacial processes that formed the region’s lakes. It functions as part of regional conservation and recreation planning.
The lake lies in northeastern Mecklenburg-Vorpommern within the Mecklenburg Lake District, surrounded by rural countryside and accessible from nearby towns and park entrances in the region.
- Lake district location: Part of the Mecklenburg Lake District in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, northern Germany, and lies near larger lakes in the region.
How to Get to Käbelicksee#
From Waren (Müritz) drive south on local roads for roughly 15-25 minutes (depending on which trailhead is used); look for small lay-bys and signed footpaths. There is no formal visitor center-access is on country roads and forest tracks. If arriving by public transit, take a regional train or bus to Waren and arrange a taxi or bicycle for the remaining distance.
Tips for Visiting Käbelicksee#
- Visit at dawn for the best chance to see kingfishers and herons - the eastern shore has several shallow reed beds where birds feed.
- Park in the small lay-by on the nearest country road and follow the signed footpaths; much of the shoreline is protected, so stick to marked trails.
- Bring binoculars and waterproof footwear in spring: paths can be muddy and several good vantage points are wetland edges.
Best Time to Visit Käbelicksee#
Best visited spring through early autumn for access to trails and wildlife viewing; mornings are quieter.
Weather & Climate near Käbelicksee#
Käbelicksee's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -3°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (568 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -3° - 2° | -6° | 40 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -2° - 3° | -4° | 31 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -1° - 6° | -1° | 36 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 3° - 12° | 5° | 38 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 7° - 17° | 12° | 57 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 11° - 21° | 16° | 60 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 12° - 22° | 17° | 63 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 12° - 22° | 17° | 58 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 9° - 17° | 13° | 45 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 6° - 12° | 7° | 42 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 2° - 7° | 1° | 51 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -2° - 3° | -4° | 47 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |