The Altmühlsee
The Altmühlsee in Fränkisches Seenland is a shallow bathing lake near Gunzenhausen — with a well-known bird island on the western shore.
AI-generated illustrative imageThe Altmühlsee is a shallow reservoir in Middle Franconia, southwest of Nuremberg in the Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen district. It is part of the Fränkisches Seenland, a group of artificially created lakes that serve to balance water distribution between northern and southern Bavaria. The lake has shallow shores all around and is well developed; a separated section with the Vogelinsel island is dedicated to nature conservation and migratory birds. Swimming, windsurfing and cycling on the lakeside loop trail attract many visitors.
What you ought to see — my picks.
Shepherd Island
Shepherd's Island is the perfect place for this. It is only accessible by boat and you will find yourself in a quiet environment with plenty of space to explore. You can enjoy nature to the fullest and still be close enough to civilization if you need anything.
Gunzenhausen
The Altmühlsee is the largest lake in Middle Franconia and one of the most popular destinations in this region. It offers many opportunities for water sports such as sailing and fishing. There are also numerous hiking trails around the lake with spectacular views of the surrounding area.
Art on the lake "Winged stone
The winged stone - the shape of the wing fruits of the maple tree abstracted in granite stands directly on the shore path of the Atmühlsee vertically in the flat landscape between Schlungenhof and the lake center Muhr. It is a sight worth seeing that will take your breath away.
Display board LBV "Master (r)Ade(l)bar"
It is home to the most storks in all of Bavaria! 12 pairs of storks nest here and have their home on old farmhouses or church towers. They are so well known that they even have their own mascot - Master (r)Ade(l)bar!
Lake center Muhr am See
The Muhr am See lake center is located on the shores of Lake Altmühlsee. It offers visitors everything they need for a successful day at the beach, including pedal boat rentals, bicycle rentals, rickshaws and a campground. You can also enjoy our beach house with its own sandy beach and sun loungers.
Lock tanks
The Steckschachtsperre is a dam on the Altmühl River near Gunzenhausen. This dam was built to improve water management and flood control, as well as to regulate runoff to prevent flooding downstream from it.
