The picturesque Illasbergsee is a small extension of the Forggensee and something of an insider tip for bathing enthusiasts, those seeking relaxation and nature lovers. While there are usually a lot of people milling about at Forggensee, things are much more idyllic at Illasbergsee, so you can unwind here and really enjoy the Allgäu landscape.
If you are looking for a quiet lake to swim and relax on your Allgäu holiday, Illasbergsee is the right place for you. It is a small extension of the Forggensee, which is connected to the largest lake in the Allgäu via a narrow passage. While there are usually a lot of tourists around the Forggensee, the Illasbergsee mainly serves as a local recreation destination for the locals from Buching and Halblech. Since the Illasbergsee, unlike the Forggensee, is closed to motorboats, it is particularly quiet on its banks. On the north bank of the water there is a public bathing area with comfortable sunbathing areas where you can relax wonderfully while looking over the water at the beautiful Allgäuer mountains. Even the fairytale castle Neuschwanstein can be seen from here as a small speck on the horizon. From a small jetty, daring people can plunge into the refreshing, wonderfully clean water of the Illasbergsee.
A sea kiosk offering drinks, ice cream and snacks ensures your physical well-being and changing rooms and toilets are also available here. The Illasbergsee is also an interesting alternative to Forggensee for surfers. The idyllic waters are also very popular with anglers, who can relax and hunt for trout, pike, zander, carp, perch and whitefish. It is said that particularly magnificent pike can be caught here in autumn.
A trip to the Illasbergsee is of course also a great way to get to know the Allgäu's largest lake, which is 12 kilometers long and 3 kilometers wide. The Forggensee is not a natural body of water, but a reservoir that serves as head storage for the hydroelectric power plants in the region and is important for the flood regulation of the Lech. From around June to October, when it is fully dammed and fits perfectly into the surrounding dream landscape, Lake Forggensee enables a variety of sports and leisure activities. In addition to water sports such as rowing, surfing, sailing and water skiing, it offers the best conditions for swimming with numerous bathing spots on the banks. The Forggensee circular route is very popular with hikers and cyclists all year round. A tour around the lake delights with varied landscape impressions and wonderful views of the royal castles and mountains.
A special highlight is a boat trip on Lake Forggensee, which is possible from June to around mid-October. Two passenger ships then travel on the lake several times a day, stopping at various stops on the shore along the way. The boat trip on Lake Forggensee is one of the most popular in Bavaria and is great fun for young and old. Of course, your physical well-being is also well taken care of on board during these ship tours. So how about combining a trip to the picturesque Illasbergsee with a boat trip on the Forggensee?
Those seeking relaxation, bathing enthusiasts and anglers will love the picturesque Illasbergsee. Families with children can also relax wonderfully here - ideally before or after an enjoyable boat trip on Lake Forggensee.
