Weißensee
- Area
- 1.36 km²
- Max. depth
- 24 m
- Altitude
- 788 m
- From Munich
- 1.9 hrs
Weißensee: a lake in Allgäu and Lake Constance at 788 m, covering 1.36 km² and up to 24 m deep. Weißensee west of Füssen sits right on the road to the Tannheim Valley but stays calm. For many Füssen visitors it is the relaxed swimming lake.
About Weißensee
The lake covers about 1.4 km² at around 788 m. The Vils Alps rise to the south; the northern shore is flat and lined with meadows.
Can you swim here?
The north shore has a lido and lawn, and the water gets warmer than at Alpsee.
Which walks are there?
A path circles the lake and connects with the climb to Alatsee or Falkenstein.
How do you get there?
Buses run from Füssen, and it is about 20 minutes by bike.
Towns on the shore: Füssen, Weißensee. Travel time from Munich is a rough estimate by car or train. Area, depth and altitude from Wikipedia and Wikidata.
Frequently asked questions
Where is this Weißensee?
West of Füssen on the road to Pfronten.
Is it the lake in Carinthia?
No, that one shares the name but lies in Austria.
