Roter See, Natural monument and lake in Werra-Meißner-Kreis, Germany.
Roter See is a lake situated in the Kaufunger Wald region at roughly 520 meters elevation, surrounded by dense forest. Clear waters and marked hiking trails allow visitors to move through the landscape and observe the woodland setting.
The lake formed through geological processes in a forest-covered area and has served local communities throughout time. Over the decades it remained a significant part of the regional landscape and an important resource for people living nearby.
Local residents share traditional stories about the lake's formation, incorporating elements of German folklore into regional heritage celebrations.
Visitors can reach the area through marked access points and find information boards explaining the local ecology on site. The trails remain accessible throughout the year, though warmer months offer the most comfortable visiting conditions.
The name refers to specific light conditions that can create a reddish tone in the water under certain circumstances. This optical effect appears most noticeably at particular times of day and weather conditions, making each visit a different visual experience.
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