Schluchsee
The largest lake in the Black Forest, with open shores and few visitors; a great place to swim, sail and bike around the lake in summer.
Schluchsee was originally a glacial lake, but in the 1930s a dam was built to enlarge it into a reservoir. It is about 7.5 km long and is the largest lake in the Black Forest. Compared with Titisee, it has fewer visitors and a more open lake view. On the eastern shore is the Aqua Fun bathing area. Boat trips and stand-up paddleboard and sailboard rentals are available on the lake, and the lakeside trail and cycle path cover about 18 km. Accommodation is available in the lakeside town of Schluchsee and in the village of Aha. Getting there: from Titisee, take the Dreiseenbahn (Three Lakes Railway) for about 20 minutes, free with the Black Forest Card.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- St. Blasien Cathedral
- Titisee
- Ravenna Gorge
- Feldsee
- Feldberg
- Wutach Gorge
- Todtnau Waterfall
- St. Peter Abbey