Rothsee

Rothsee is an artificial lake with a water surface of about 210 hectares, divided into a main basin and a smaller pre-basin. A path of roughly 12 kilometers runs around the entire shore, making it easy to walk the full perimeter.

The lake was created in the 1980s as part of an ambitious water-transfer project connecting different regions of Germany. It was built to move water from southern areas to places facing water shortages.

The beach houses along the shore show how much this place matters as a recreational space for local communities. People come regularly to swim, relax, and spend time with family and friends.

The lake gets busy on warm days and can be crowded at times, so early mornings or weekdays offer more space. Swimmers can find designated areas with lifeguards and regularly tested water conditions.

What makes this lake special is that it serves more than just swimming—it works as an engineering system for moving water between distant regions. Beneath the surface, a sophisticated network quietly pumps water back and forth without visitors realizing how much is happening.

Location: Roth

Elevation above the sea: 372 m

GPS coordinates: 49.22020,11.18410

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:22