Place to visit
Ruhlesee, Germany: what it is and when to go
Ruhlesee is an excavation lake in Brandenburg, Germany (Schorfheide). Interests: Diving and With kids. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 23. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Excavation lake in Brandenburg, Germany · Diving, With kids
- Where
- Germany
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Nearest airport
- BER Berlin, 51 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 52.82152, 13.57885
What it is and where
Ruhlesee is an excavation lake in Brandenburg, Germany (Schorfheide).
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It is in Schorfheide, where this site lists 33 more places to see, 6.6 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 52.82152, 13.57885; the nearest main airport is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER, Berlin), 51 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Diving and With kids places in Germany. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Ruhlesee is April to October and December.
- JanPossible7:53
- FebPossible9:35
- MarPossible11:30
- AprBest time13:41
- MayBest time15:33
- JunBest time16:37
- JulBest time16:10
- AugBest time14:31
- SepBest time12:23
- OctBest time10:17
- NovPossible8:22
- DecBest time7:23
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 23. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Diving | June to September | April to May and October |
| With kids | April to October and December | January to March and November |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Ruhlesee has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Germany
To enter Germany there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Germany checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 110 police.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Tauchbasis "Tauch In"Dive site202 m
- Rund um die Schorfheide Umleitung Etappe 2Hiking3.2 km
- Finowtal - PregnitzfließNature reserve in Brandenburg, Germany3.5 km
- Rund um die Schorfheide Etappe 2Hiking3.6 km
- Villa BogenseeBuilding complex in Wandlitz, Germany6.3 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Germany guide.
More in Germany: Diving
- German cruiser Admiral Scheer: 1933 Deutschland-class heavy cruiser
- Schliersee: lake in Schliersee, Bavaria, Germany
- Fleesensee: lake in Mecklenburgische Seenplatte District, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany
- Friedberger Baggersee: lake in Friedberg, Bavaria, Germany
- Kalksee: lake in Ostprignitz-Ruppin District, Germany
- Obersee: lake in the municipality Wandlitz, Germany
Every Germany place under Diving, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ruhlesee?
It is an excavation lake in Brandenburg, Germany.
When is the best time to visit Ruhlesee?
April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 23.
How do you get to Ruhlesee?
The nearest main airport is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), 51 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Germany is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Germany map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Tauchbasis "Tauch In", Rund um die Schorfheide Umleitung Etappe 2, Finowtal - Pregnitzfließ. The rest is in the Germany guide.
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