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Forggensee

Inland lake · Area 14.1 km² · 781 m above sea level · 5 harbours

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Forggensee is an inland lake with no waterway to the sea (Germany). Area 14.1 km². 781 m above sea level. Sailseer covers 5 harbours, including Forggensee Yachtschule, Segelclub Dietringen, Segelclub Füssen Forggensee, Segelfreunde Marktoberdorf, Bootshafen (Osterreinen).

Rules on the lake

Bavarian lakes: On the Bavarian lakes (excluding Lake Constance), sailing boats of 9.20 m or more, with an auxiliary engine over 4 kW (5.5 hp) or with living, cooking or sanitary facilities need a navigation permit from the district administrative authority, as does every electric boat. Holidaymakers can get a holiday permit once a year for a sailing or electric boat for up to four weeks. Motorboats with combustion engines are now only permitted on the Starnberger See (at most 280) and the Ammersee (at most 150), with a waiting list.

Harbours on the lake

Formalities

Frequently asked questions

Forggensee: What rules apply to boats?

On the Bavarian lakes (excluding Lake Constance), sailing boats of 9.20 m or more, with an auxiliary engine over 4 kW (5.5 hp) or with living, cooking or sanitary facilities need a navigation permit from the district administrative authority, as does every electric boat. Holidaymakers can get a holiday permit once a year for a sailing or electric boat for up to four weeks. Motorboats with combustion engines are now only permitted on the Starnberger See (at most 280) and the Ammersee (at most 150), with a waiting list.

Forggensee: How big is the lake?

Area 14.1 km². 781 m above sea level.

Forggensee: Which harbours are there?

Sailseer covers 5 harbours, including Forggensee Yachtschule, Segelclub Dietringen, Segelclub Füssen Forggensee, Segelfreunde Marktoberdorf, Bootshafen (Osterreinen).