Drachensee
Water
Parking available
A large recreational lake near Furth im Wald, offering diverse water sports, extensive walking and cycling trails, and nature observation. It features a unique four-zone concept, including leisure and ecological areas, suitable for families, sports enthusiasts, and nature lovers.

πŸ“œ Recreational lake near Furth im Wald, opened in 2009 as a flood retention basin.
πŸ” Features a unique four-zone concept for leisure, nature, and ecology.

Why Go

🌊 Enjoy diverse water sports like swimming, paddling, sailing, stand-up paddling, windsurfing, and boating.
πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ Explore a 5 km walking trail, 10.5 km cycling path, and Nordic walking routes.
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Family-friendly beach area with grassy spots, kiosk, and toilets.
🎣 Fishing with daily/weekly permits available.
πŸ¦… Observe local birdlife from observation stations.
πŸ•οΈ Camping and making fires allowed with prior approval.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Limited equipment rental for water sports.
🚫 Some areas restricted for wildlife protection.
πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ Can get crowded during peak times.

Tips

πŸ—“οΈ Floating dock closed from October to April.
πŸ”₯ Camping and fires require prior approval from Furth im Wald municipality.
β˜• Kiosk/cafe with homemade cakes open on weekends.

Cost

πŸ’° Entry and parking are free.

Hours

πŸ•’ Floating dock closed October-April.

Facilities

🚿 Toilets and changing rooms at the beach area.
🍽️ Kiosk/cafe for snacks, refreshments, and homemade cakes.

Getting There

πŸš— Free parking available nearby.
🚌 Accessible via public transport from Furth im Wald.

Managed By

🀝 Tourist-Information Furth im Wald.

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