Rappensee

Rappensee
View from the east
Rappensee
Location	Oberallgäu, Bavaria
Coordinates	47.285961°N 10.252626°E / 47.285961; 10.252626
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 [de; fi].

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.