Schurmsee

#2152 among destinations in Germany

Nature, Natural attraction, Protected area

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The Schurmsee is a tarn that lies at a height of 794 metres in the municipality of Forbach in the Northern Black Forest in Germany. It is located on a line between Hundsbach and Schönmünzach. The lake covers an area of 1.6 hectares and is up to 13 metres deep. Its volume is about 180,000 cubic metres. An area of 7.8 hectares, including the tarn and its shore areas, was established as a nature reserve in 1985. Around this reserve, a protected landscape has been declared. The woods on the mountainsides around the lake have also been designated as a Schonwald. The lake and its surrounds are a geotope. In addition, the tarn and its environs are a Habitats Directive protected and a bird reserve conforming to the European nature conservation act, Natura 2000. ()

Alternative names: Area: 3.95 acres (0.0062 mi²)Maximum depth: 43 ftCoordinates: 48°36'47"N, 8°19'4"E

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Baden-WürttembergGermany

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Schurmsee – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mummelsee, Badener Höhe, Schliffkopf, Herrenwieser See.

5.4 miW
Deep lake with scenic surrounds
Mummelsee, Baden-Baden
139 min walk • Nestled in the enchanting Black Forest of Germany, the Mummelsee is a serene destination that captivates the hearts of travelers visiting the city of Baden-Baden. This picturesque lake, steeped in myth and natural beauty, offers a tranquil escape from the bustle of...
4.3 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Badener Höhe, Black Forest National Park
110 min walk • The Badener Höhe is a mountain in the Northern Black Forest in the German state of Baden-Württemberg. It lies within the borough of Baden-Baden and municipality of Forbach. With a height of 1,002.5 m above sea level, it is the highest point in the borough of Baden-Baden.
7.1 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Schliffkopf, Black Forest National Park
182 min walk • The Schliffkopf is a mountain in the Northern Black Forest between Baiersbronn, Ottenhöfen and Oppenau. It is 1,053.6 m above sea level. The Schliffkopf lies on the Black Forest High Road in the National Park and is the site of an eponymous four-star "wellness" hotel.
4 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Herrenwieser See
101 min walk • Nestled in the tranquil heart of the Northern Black Forest of Germany, Herrenwieser See is a serene lake that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. This idyllic body of water is surrounded by lush forests and gentle hills, making it a...
4.7 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Wildsee, Black Forest National Park
119 min walk • Wildsee is a small tarn within a cirque in the Black Forest near Baiersbronn, Germany. It is part of the Black Forest National Park and the Wilder See - Hornisgrinde Nature Reserve.
4.9 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Seekopf, Black Forest National Park
124 min walk • The Seekopf is a mountain on the main chain of the Northern Black Forest in Germany between the Upper Rhine Plain and the Murg valley, above Seebach.
5.1 miW
Peak with forest, hiking and skiing trails
Hornisgrinde
130 min walk • The Hornisgrinde, 1,164 m, is the highest mountain in the Northern Black Forest of Germany. The Hornisgrinde lies in northern Ortenaukreis district.
4.3 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mehliskopf
111 min walk • The Mehliskopf is a mountain, 1,007.8 m above sea level, on the main chain of the Northern Black Forest in Germany. It lies above the Black Forest High Road, between Sand and Hundseck.
5.2 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Hochkopf
133 min walk • The Hochkopf is a mountain in the county of Rastatt in the Black Forest in Germany with height of 1,038.3 m above sea level. It is located northeast of the nearby Hornisgrinde, the highest mountain of the Northern Black Forest.
3.8 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Seekopf
98 min walk • The Seekopf is a mountain, 1,001.1 m above sea level, near Forbach in the Northern Black Forest between the Badener Höhe and the Schwarzenbach Reservoir. Over the Seekopf runs the West Way, the best known hiking trail in the Black Forest.
3 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Huzenbacher See, Black Forest National Park
77 min walk • The Huzenbacher See is a tarn in the Northern Black Forest in southwestern Germany. It lies within the municipal territory of Baiersbronn around seven kilometres north of the village itself at a height of 747 metres in the Black Forest National Park.

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Schurmsee – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)