Bannwaldsee
- Area
- 2.28 km²
- Max. depth
- 12 m
- Altitude
- 786 m
- From Munich
- 1.8 hrs
Bannwaldsee: a lake in Allgäu and Lake Constance at 786 m, covering 2.28 km² and up to 12 m deep. Bannwaldsee lies quietly between Forggensee and the Ammergau Alps. Moor, reeds and a campsite mark it out, and it is far quieter than the royal castles.
About Bannwaldsee
The lake covers 2.28 km² and reaches 12 m. The east shore is almost untouched, and Neuschwanstein is just visible to the south.
Can you swim here?
The shallow water warms fast. Enter at the campsite or near Buching.
Which walks are there?
A path follows part of the shore, and the loop via Buching and Schwangau is about 11 km.
How do you get there?
Buses run from Füssen through Schwangau. By car the lake is on the B17.
Towns on the shore: Schwangau, Buching. Travel time from Munich is a rough estimate by car or train. Area, depth and altitude from Wikipedia and Wikidata.
Frequently asked questions
How deep is Bannwaldsee?
Up to 12 m.
Where is it?
North-east of Schwangau on the B17.
