Best lakes around Untreusee include the Untreusee itself, a man-made reservoir constructed between 1976 and 1979, located south of Hof. This lake serves as a popular local recreation area, blending into the surrounding hilly landscape. It offers a diverse range of leisure activities, balancing natural beauty with opportunities for sport and relaxation. The lake is fed by the Untreubach stream and features an important biotope in its southern section.
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The pirate playground at Untreusee is one of the largest and most popular playgrounds in Hof. The redesigned playground, featuring a pirate ship and adventure trail, reopened in May 2025. All little adventurers can climb, swing, hang from the ropes, and, of course, zip over the beach debris on the cable car.
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Four wooden bridges lead over three small islands in the southern part of the lake. The path is shady and cool in summer, offering magnificent views of the lake. The path over the bridges is part of the Lakes Trail (S).
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A very beautiful local recreation area with many leisure activities, a hotel and a pub with a beer garden.
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Being completely rebuilt. An experience for all children
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April 2025: The playground is being redesigned, including a larger pirate ship. It looks great. 👍
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morning mood at Untreusee
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Two old covered bridges and two new open bridges connect the banks across the islands.
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Whether on foot or by bike. The Untreusee is an experience in every season.
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The Untreusee offers a wide range of activities. You can enjoy water sports like swimming, sailing, surfing, rowing, paddle boating, and stand-up paddling. For land-based recreation, there are two scenic circular walking paths (4.4 km and 6.6 km) for walking, jogging, or cycling. Additionally, there's a climbing park, a labyrinth, ball sports courts, a boule court, and mini-golf.
Yes, Untreusee is very family-friendly. It features an adventure playground with swings, a climbing tower, and a water slide, with shallow water perfect for children. The lake also has designated shallow areas suitable for non-swimmers. The Untreusee Adventure Playground is a popular spot for families.
Yes, Untreusee is dog-friendly. There is a separate dog beach available for your canine companions.
You can enjoy two scenic circular walking paths around the lake, measuring 4.4 km and 6.6 km, suitable for walking, jogging, or cycling. The path over the Wooden Bridges Over the Untreusee is part of the Lakes Trail. For more options, you can explore various easy and moderate routes in the area, such as those found in the Easy hikes around Untreusee guide.
Yes, the circular paths around Untreusee are suitable for cycling. There are also dedicated cycling routes in the wider area, including easy to difficult options. You can find more details in the Cycling around Untreusee guide.
The Wooden Bridges Over the Untreusee offer magnificent views of the lake and lead over three small islands. The southern section of the lake, near the Untreubach stream's inlet, has developed into an important biotope, providing a habitat for various plants and rare bird species, making it interesting for nature lovers.
Yes, Untreusee is a popular spot for swimming. There are designated shallow areas suitable for non-swimmers and children, and the lake is generally a haven for water enthusiasts.
Visitors to Untreusee can find comfortable changing facilities, a cozy summer restaurant directly by the lake, and a hotel restaurant on a hill overlooking the lake. There are also facilities near the Untreusee highlight, including a pub with a beer garden.
No, admission to Untreusee is free, and it is accessible year-round.
Untreusee is accessible year-round. The summer months are ideal for water sports and sunbathing, while the circular paths are enjoyable for walking, jogging, or cycling in any season. The area's natural beauty can be appreciated throughout the year.
Yes, you can find the kinetic sculpture Art by the Lake – Wind Chime, which was installed on a small island in 2004 by Hans-Michael Kissel.
There are two main circular walking paths around Untreusee, measuring 4.4 km and 6.6 km. The time it takes to walk them will depend on your pace, but they typically offer a pleasant stroll or jog.
Despite being man-made, the southern section of Untreusee, near the Untreubach stream's inlet, has developed into an important biotope. This area provides a habitat for various plants and rare bird species, making it a point of interest for nature observation.


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