Seealpsee
- Area
- 0.08 km²
- Max. depth
- 42 m
- Altitude
- 1,622 m
- From Munich
- 2.8 hrs
Seealpsee: a lake in Allgäu and Lake Constance at 1,622 m, covering 0.08 km² and up to 42 m deep. Seealpsee sits high above Oberstdorf at 1,622 m below the Nebelhorn. This mountain lake is reached only on foot and rewards you with clear water and a view into the Oytal.
About Seealpsee
The lake covers about 7.5 hectares, reaches 42 m and lies in the Allgäu High Alps nature reserve. The Edmund Probst Hut is above, the Oytal valley below.
Can you swim here?
It is in a protected area and very cold, so swimming is not a good idea.
Which walks are there?
Take the Nebelhorn cable car to the Seealpe station and climb for about two hours. You need to be sure-footed. The route to the Oytalhaus is the big loop for experienced walkers.
- To Seealpsee above Oberstdorf: 6 km, Moderate
How do you get there?
Oberstdorf is the end of the line from Immenstadt. The cable car base is minutes from the station on foot.
Towns on the shore: Oberstdorf. Travel time from Munich is a rough estimate by car or train. Area, depth and altitude from Wikipedia and Wikidata.
Frequently asked questions
How do you reach Seealpsee?
By Nebelhorn cable car to Seealpe, then about two hours on foot.
How high is it?
At 1,622 m.
