The Bannwaldsee near Füssen

The Bannwaldsee in Schwangau (near Füssen) is located at an altitude of 786 NN at the foot of the Ammergebirge in a beautiful landscape of the Allgäu Alps. The lake is surrounded by reed belts, moors and marshes, and is a popular excursion and recreation destination with numerous leisure opportunities throughout the year.

The 2,28 The large Bannwaldsee square kilometer is located in a 560 Hectare large nature reserve and it belongs with its entire area to the municipality of Schwangau. The magnificent glacier landscape around fascinates with its reed belts, adjoining flat and high moors, picturesque spring streams, river waters, green forests, dry and damp lean lawns and the magnificent mountains of the Ammergebirge. Here in this original dream landscape, nature shows itself from its most beautiful side and gives many, sometimes rare animal and plant species an ideal habitat. On the Bannwaldsee you will find an extraordinary number of butterflies, including the Hochmoorgelbling. In the swamp zone there are breeding places for rare waterfowl. Numerous plants such as swamp gladiols, Siberian sword lilies, gentians or orchids can also be discovered here. Many of these plants are on the “Red List” and are considered highly endangered.

The tranquility and seclusion of Lake Bannwald and the magnificent nature of the surrounding area make the lake a popular excursion destination. Here on the shores you can wonderfully dangle your soul, find relaxation and recharge your energy. The lake also offers many leisure opportunities. Due to its dreamlike location and a water temperature felt by many people as particularly pleasant, it is a popular bathing destination in the warm months. On the shore of the lake there are flat beaches with cozy lying meadows, which are perfect for spending a successful summer day by the water. The children can go to playgrounds and playgrounds. Your heart’s contents will romp when you’re not splashing in the refreshing water. Hiking friends have the opportunity at the Bannwaldsee on a roughly 7 Kilometers of circular hiking path through the beautiful nature and enjoy fantastic views of the water, the surrounding mountains and the not far away dream castles Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau. If you want, you can also rent a boat on the Bannwaldsee, go out on the lake and let the soul dangle. This promises wonderful landscape impressions and pure idyll.

The Bannwaldsee also offers paradisiacal conditions for anglers. From the natural shores you have wonderful views over the landscape. The fishing season at the Bannwaldsee starts in mid-May and goes on until the first frost in early November. In the Bannwaldsee, anglers expect a varied fish stock, consisting of, among others, eels, perch, pikes, carp, white fish and zander. As with many lakes around Füssen and Schwangau, anglers also find optimal conditions for their hobby on the Bannwald. Beautiful nature impressions are guaranteed here in this landscape reserve when fishing. Also popular is the water in winter, when it is frozen over. Then You can skate very well on the Bannwaldsee in front of the panorama of the snowy Allgäuer Alpen. The locals also like to introduce tourists to the art of the Allgäu cult sport of ice stick shooting. The circular path on the shore is ideal for tranquil winter walks through the white magnificent landscape.

It is interesting that in the immediate vicinity of the Bannwaldsee the largest Middle Stone Age hunting and resting place in Bavaria was found. This proves that even after the Ice Age, the best living conditions for animal and plant species around the Bannwaldsee prevailed. By the way, the lake is only one kilometer from Forggensee, the largest lake in the Allgäu. At Forggensee you have even more sports and leisure opportunities. For example, on the Forggensee you will find the best conditions for water sports of all kinds, such as sailing, rowing, surfing or water skiing. A trip to the Bannwaldsee can also be combined with a cruise on the Forggensee. Lake Forggensee is a reservoir and from about June to October, when it is fully dammed, two passenger ships run on it several times a day. These set off for small and large round trips, and often stop on the shores, so that you can board or disembark at any time. Shipping on the Forggensee is one of the most popular in Bavaria and offers great views of the old town of Füssen, the surrounding mountains and the castles of Ludwig II, Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau. Before or after a stay at the Bannwaldsee, it is therefore advisable to take part in such a cruise. Young and old will have a lot of fun. For this Physical well-being on board is of course also well taken care of.

Whether nature lovers, recreation seekers, anglers or bathers – the Bannwaldsee in Schwangau will fascinate everyone with its beauty and idyll. Here the Allgäu shows itself from a particularly magnificent and picturesque side. Those who vacation in Schwangau and the surrounding area should definitely take a trip to this picturesque lake. It's really worth it.