Primary inflows Basin countries Germany Max. width 3 km (1.9 mi) Surface elevation 814 m Inflow source Lech | Primary outflows River Lech Max. length 12 km (7.5 mi) Surface area 15.2 km (5.9 sq mi) Area 15.2 km² Outflow location Lech | |
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Cities Füssen, Rieden am Forggensee Similar Hopfensee, Tegelberg, Alpsee, Neuschwanstein Castle, Alps | ||
Forggensee is a lake located north of Füssen in the district of Ostallgäu in Bavaria, Germany. One of many lakes in the region around Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein castles, Forggensee is the fifth-largest lake in Bavaria, with a surface area of 15.2 km². The River Lech flows through it. Forggensee is known primarily as a tourist destination for aquatic sports and recreation. The lake provides ideal conditions for surfing, sailing, fishing and boating. The lake is stocked with pike, trout and eel. Two ships navigate the lake on two different routes.
Map of Forggensee, Germany
Forggensee is a man-made lake. It was created in 1954, when the River Lech was dammed for the first time to create the Lechsee Lake. The option of letting water in and out reduces the risk of flooding when the snow melts in the spring and regulates the flow of water over the "Power Plant Step" located downstream.