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Mummelsee
ℹ️Practical info — Mummelsee
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💡 Tips
- Arrive early in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid the biggest crowds, as the lake is a very popular stop on the Black Forest High Road.
- An easy, accessible path leads around the lake in about 20 minutes, offering lovely views.
- For a wide-ranging view, hike up the Hornisgrinde, the highest mountain in the northern Black Forest. The trail starts near the lake.
- Look out for the freshly baked bread from the wood-fired oven; the smell alone is an experience, and it's delicious.
- Parking is available but can fill up quickly during peak season. Consider arriving by bus, which stops directly at the lake.
🍽 Food
Try a slice at the Berghotel Mummelsee. It's made using a traditional recipe with genuine Kirschwasser.
Buy the original air-dried ham at the farm shop by the lake, an excellent, tasty souvenir.
Enjoy a still-warm slice of this rustic bread, baked right on-site in a traditional oven.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
In the large shop by the lake, you will find a huge selection of authentic, handmade clocks from the region.
Take the opportunity to taste this famous fruit brandy and take a bottle home as a souvenir.
From small animals to larger decorative pieces, there are many handmade wooden treasures to discover here.
While the area by the hotel is busy, the opposite side of the lake is often much quieter and handy for a peaceful moment.
Escape the hustle and bustle by following one of the marked trails that lead from the lake into the forest and up to the summit.
A few steps away from the main path, you can wade in the cool water of the Kneipp basin, a refreshing break.
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Mummelsee is one of the most frequently visited lakes in the Black Forest, perched at 1,036 meters along the scenic Black Forest High Road. This glacial tarn is steeped in folklore, with legends telling of the Mummelsee King and the water nymphs who dwell in its dark, deep waters. A pleasant 15-minute circular path around the shore has numerous photo opportunities and artistic sculptures representing local myths. The lakeside mountain hotel is famous for its wood-fired oven bread, baked fresh daily, which has become a culinary trademark of the area. Outdoor enthusiasts often take the steep climb from the lake to the Hornisgrinde, the highest peak in the Northern Black Forest at 1,163 meters. From the summit tower, one can enjoy panoramic views across the Rhine Valley as far as the Vosges Mountains in France. The nearby municipality of Seebach features welcoming old watermills and traditional farmhouse architecture. The lake is a handy stop for those traveling the B500 by car or motorbike. While summer is peak season for hiking, winter transforms the area into a mystical, frozen wonderland.
- Location: Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
- Top sights: Église Saint-Martin · Église Saint-Wendelin · Musée d'antan
- Nearby: Kandel (20 km)
- Population: ~576
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 1 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 2 |
| Rain mm | 61 | 48 | 52 | 44 | 74 | 66 | 71 | 73 | 53 | 64 | 61 | 72 |
Geography
Facts
- Highest glacial lake in the Black Forest (1036m)
- Located on the famous B500 High Road
- Fabled home of the Mummelsee King
- Accessible circular trail around the lake
- Mountain hotel with lakeside terrace
- Famous for fresh wood-fired oven bread
- Access to the Hornisgrinde summit
- Paddle boat rentals available in summer
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