Alatsee
An emerald mountain lake in the forest west of Füssen. An oxygen-poor layer deep in the water has given rise to mysterious legends, and the lakeside path takes about an hour.
Alatsee lies in forest about 5 km west of Füssen, at an altitude of 865 metres, and its water is a deep emerald green. Below roughly 15 metres lies an oxygen-poor layer of purple sulphur bacteria, which occasionally turns the water reddish. This has given rise to many legends, and diving is strictly restricted. The lakeside path is about 2.5 km long, quiet and shaded by trees. There is a restaurant and a small bathing area by the lake, and swimming is possible in summer. You can walk from Füssen's old town toward Lech Falls and on to the lake (about 1.5 hours), or reach it by bus or car, where parking is charged. It makes a good half-day of nature and relaxation beyond the castles.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Hopfensee
- Treetop Walk Ziegelwies
- Lech Falls
- Hohes Schloss Füssen
- St. Mang's Abbey
- Füssen Old Town
- Schwansee
- Alpsee