Best lakes around Bärnau include a variety of natural and man-made bodies of water, offering diverse recreational opportunities. The region features tranquil natural swimming lakes like Moorweiher within Bärnau and larger recreational areas such as Großer Rußweiher in nearby Eschenbach. These lakes are set within varied landscapes, including forests, bogs, and wetlands. The area provides options for activities ranging from swimming and boating to hiking and birdwatching.
Last updated: April 28, 2026
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Wide paths around the lake, beautiful viewpoints and the "Old Stone Bridge" are particularly memorable. From the terrace of the lakeside restaurant, you have a magnificent view over the park.
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The reservoir provides flood protection for the surrounding communities, especially the town of Tirschenreuth. During periods of low rainfall, water stored in the lake is released. In addition, renewable energy is generated through hydropower using a Francis turbine. Energy production is managed by Bayerische Landeskraftwerke GmbH. The spiral turbine is fed with lake water via a 110-meter-long bottom outlet tunnel. The generator's average annual output is approximately 0.57 million kilowatt-hours.
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The Liebenstein reservoir in the municipality of Plößberg covers an area of 40 hectares and has a normal water level of seven meters. Due to its scenic location, the Liebenstein reservoir has become a popular local recreation area. The area around the reservoir is ideal for boating, fishing, cycling, and hiking.
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A visit is recommended at any time of year. ♡♡♡ There's something for everyone, whether it's mountain biking, hiking, or fishing.
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The entire park has many attractions, including a fisherman statue built by an elementary school. It's fantastic. The children's playground features a giant wooden fish. The park is well-maintained. The bridge is even more beautiful and authentic than the stone bridge in Regensburg.
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Beautiful local recreation area
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Always beautiful views around the reservoir
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The Liebenstein reservoir was built in the 1960s to protect against flooding. The dam wall of the reservoir fits well into the landscape, the power plant with a Francis turbine generates electricity, an annual average of around 570,000 kWh.
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The Großer Rußweiher in Eschenbach is a popular nature and adventure pool, known as the largest moor bath in Northern Bavaria, where swimming is a popular activity. Within Bärnau, the Moorweiher is a freely accessible, idyllic natural swimming lake.
Yes, both the Moorweiher and the Großer Rußweiher offer family-friendly amenities. The Moorweiher has a beach volleyball field and a designated grilling area. The Großer Rußweiher features a children's play area, a kiosk, and beach volleyball courts, making it ideal for families. Additionally, Großer Weiher Plößberg is a natural lake with facilities, including a kiosk and beer garden, suitable for families.
You can enjoy a variety of activities. At the Moorweiher, visitors can swim, row, play beach volleyball, and use grilling facilities. The Großer Rußweiher offers swimming, pedal boat and stand-up paddle rentals, a children's play area, and birdwatching. The Liebensteinspeicher Reservoir is excellent for boating, fishing, cycling, and hiking.
Absolutely. The Moorweiher has an adjacent "Grenzland-Naturlehrpfad" (borderland nature trail) for hiking. Around the Großer Rußweiher, marked paths allow visitors to walk and observe nature. The area around the Liebensteinspeicher Reservoir is also ideal for hiking. For more extensive routes, you can explore options like the "Liebenstein Reservoir – Liebensteiner Reservoir loop" available in the Cycling around Bärnau guide.
The lakes are set within diverse natural landscapes. The Moorweiher is surrounded by trees and shrubs, offering a serene environment. The Großer Rußweiher is part of a nature reserve, featuring pine heaths, alder bogs, moor forests, and wetlands, and is a significant habitat for approximately 100 bird species. The Seven Islands Pond is notable for its distinct islands.
Yes, the Großer Rußweiher is part of the "Vogelfreistätte Großer Rußweiher" nature reserve, making it an excellent spot for birdwatching. It's home to around 100 bird species, and there are viewing platforms and information available about the local birdlife.
The area around the Liebensteinspeicher Reservoir is suitable for cycling. You can find various cycling routes in the region, such as the "Liebenstein Reservoir – Liebensteiner Reservoir loop" in the Cycling around Bärnau guide, or explore options like the "Former Railway Line Cycle Path – Liebenstein Rest Area loop" from the Road Cycling Routes around Bärnau guide.
The Moorweiher in Bärnau offers free admission, making it a freely accessible recreational spot.
At the Moorweiher in Bärnau, there is a designated grilling area and a camping spot. However, those wishing to grill or camp should register with the city of Bärnau beforehand.
Visitors particularly enjoy the natural beauty and diverse recreational opportunities. The Liebensteinspeicher Reservoir is valued for its scenic location and activities like boating and hiking. The Seven Islands Pond is often described as a romantic lake, and Großer Weiher Plößberg is appreciated for its idyllic setting and amenities like a kiosk and beer garden.
Yes, the Großer Rußweiher has a kiosk serving refreshments. Additionally, Großer Weiher Plößberg features a nice kiosk and beer garden, inviting visitors to rest and enjoy a snack.
The Liebensteinspeicher Reservoir serves multiple purposes, including flood protection, low water elevation, and energy generation through hydropower. Despite its functional uses, its scenic location has made it a popular local recreation area for boating, fishing, cycling, and hiking.


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