Rappensee
| Rappensee | |
|---|---|
 View from the east | |
  Rappensee | |
| Location | Oberallgäu, Bavaria |
| Coordinates | 47°17′09″N 10°15′09″E / 47.285961°N 10.252626°E |
| Basin countries | Germany |
| Max. length | 250 m (820 ft) |
| Surface area | 2.3 ha (5.7 acres) |
| Max. depth | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 2,046 m (6,713 ft) |
Description
The Rappensee is a mountain lake in Germany, in the Bavarian part of the Allgäu Alps and is the highest alpine lake located in the country.[1] It is also the southernmost lake in Germany. The lake is located below the Rappenseekopf near the small settlement Einödsbach.
The Kleine Rappensee is a smaller alpine lake located directly next to the Rappensee and is home to the Rappensee Hut. The Rappensee is a popular location for mountain enthusiasts and tourists.
Access
Public transportation from Oberstdorf to Birgsau is available with the number 7 bus or via Birgsauer road for hikers not utilizing public transportation. From Birgsau, several hiking paths through and around the can be used to reach the Rappensee.
References
- ^ "Deutschlands höchstgelegener See liegt im Allgäu". allgaeuer-zeitung (in German). 2024-10-25. Retrieved 2025-03-27.