Ungeheuersee

#278 among destinations in Germany

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Nestled in the verdant woodlands of the Palatinate Forest in Germany, Ungeheuersee is a serene lake that offers a picturesque escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. This natural gem is not only a haven for local flora and fauna but also a popular destination for hikers, nature lovers, and those seeking tranquility.

Ungeheuersee, which translates to "Monster Lake" in English, is steeped in local legends and tales, adding an air of mystery to its calm waters. Despite its ominous name, the lake is a peaceful spot that attracts families and outdoor enthusiasts throughout the year. The lake's origin is glacial, and it is one of the many kettle lakes dotted across the region, formed during the last ice age.

Surrounded by lush forests, Ungeheuersee is an ideal starting point for numerous hiking trails, offering scenic routes for all levels of experience. Visitors can enjoy the well-marked paths that lead around the lake and into the heart of the Palatinate Forest. The area is particularly stunning in autumn when the foliage transforms into a vibrant palette of reds, oranges, and yellows.

For those looking to immerse themselves in nature, Ungeheuersee provides ample opportunities for bird-watching, photography, and picnicking. The lake's clear waters are also home to a variety of fish, although fishing is regulated to ensure the ecological balance of the area.

Accessibility to Ungeheuersee is facilitated by its proximity to nearby towns and its inclusion in the network of the Palatinate Forest Nature Park. There are designated parking areas for visitors, and local signage helps guide tourists to this enchanting spot.

Alternative names: Elevation: 1240 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 49°29'57"N, 8°7'20"E

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Rhineland-PalatinateGermany

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

Nearby attractions include: Limburg Abbey, Burg Neuleiningen, Dürkheimer Fass, Hardenburg.

3.1 miS
Monastery, Romanesque architecture
Limburg Abbey, Bad Dürkheim
79 min walk • Limburg Abbey is a ruined abbey near Bad Dürkheim, at the edge of the Palatinate Forest in Germany. In the 9th century, the Salian Dukes from Worms built a fortress on the Linthberg as their family seat. In the early 11th century, the fortress was converted into a monastery with a basilica. It existed until the mid 16th century.
3.1 miN
Forts and castles, Gothic architecture
Burg Neuleiningen, Neuleiningen
80 min walk • Neuleiningen Castle is a ruin on the eastern edge of the Palatinate Forest in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate in Germany in the municipality of Neuleiningen in the Bad Dürkheim district. It was built in 1238-41 by Count Frederick III of Leiningen.
3.2 miSE
Winery, Nightlife, Restaurant
Dürkheimer Fass, Bad Dürkheim
81 min walk • The Giant Cask or Giant Barrel, is a tourist attraction in the Palatine spa and district town of Bad Dürkheim in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate.
2.6 miS
Neighbourhood, Forts and castles
Hardenburg, Bad Dürkheim
66 min walk • The Hardenburg on the eastern edge of the Palatinate Forest near the Rhineland-Palatinate town of Bad Dürkheim is even as a ruin one of the mightiest castles of Palatinate.
2.9 miSE
Archaeological site
Kriemhildenstuhl, Bad Dürkheim
75 min walk • The Kriemhildenstuhl, more rarely Krimhildenstuhl, in the forests around the Palatine county town of Bad Dürkheim in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate, is an old Roman quarry, which was worked by the 22nd Legion of the Roman Army, who were stationed in Mogontiacum around 200 A.
2.4 miNE
Forts and castles
Burg Battenberg, Neuleiningen
63 min walk • Battenberg Castle is a castle ruin near Battenberg in the county of Bad Dürkheim in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.
2 miNW
Forts and castles
Burg Altleiningen
50 min walk • Burg Altleiningen, nestled in the picturesque landscape of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, is a castle steeped in history and charm. This medieval fortress, dating back to the 12th century, was constructed to serve as a stronghold for the Counts of Leiningen and has...
2.9 miSE
Children's museum, Museum, History museum
Palatinate Museum of Natural History, Bad Dürkheim
74 min walk • The Palatinate Museum of Natural History is a natural history museum in the Anterior Palatinate county town of Bad Dürkheim in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate. There is also a branch of the Palatinate museum, the GEOSCOPE Prehistoric Museum at Lichtenberg Castle near the West Palatine county town of Kusel.
2.7 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Eckbachweiher, Neuleiningen
69 min walk • The Eckbachweiher in the Palatine Leiningerland in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate is a woog on the Eckbach stream. A woog is the name given to still bodies of water, especially man-made reservoirs, in southwest Germany.
0.6 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Weilerskopf
16 min walk • The Weilerskopf is a hill, 470 metres high, in a wooded exclave of Herxheim am Berg northwest of the German town of Bad Dürkheim. Its summit is the site of a transmission tower owned by Deutsche Telekom.
1.4 miS
Tower
Bismarck Tower
37 min walk • The Bismarck Tower on the 497-metre-high Peterskopf in the Haardt mountains on the eastern edge of the Palatine Forest stands within an exclave of the municipality of Kallstadt in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate.