| Forggensee | |
|---|---|
| Forggensee | |
| Location | Bavaria |
| Primary inflows | Lech |
| Primary outflows | Lech |
| Basin countries | Germany |
| Max. length | 12 km (7.5 mi) |
| Max. width | 3 km (1.9 mi) |
| Surface area | 15.2 km² |
| Surface elevation | 814 m (2671 ft) |
| Settlements | Rieden am Forggensee, Füssen |
Forggensee is a lake located north of Füssen in the district of Ostallgäu in Bavaria, Germany. One of many lakes in the region around Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein castles, Forggensee is the fifth-largest lake in Bavaria, with a surface area of 15.2 km². The Lech river flows through it. Forggensee is known primarily as a tourist destination for aquatic sports and recreation. The lake provides ideal conditions for surfing, sailing, fishing, and boating. The lake is stocked with pike, trout, and eel. Two ships navigate the lake on two different routes.
Forggensee is a man-made lake. It was created in 1954, when the Lech river was dammed for the first time to create the Lechsee lake. The option of letting water in and out reduces the risk of flooding when the snow melts in the spring and regulates the flow of water over the "Power Plant Step" located downriver.