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Vogelwoog Lake

This little lake, tucked behind Merkurstrasse, offers a nice little reprieve from the hustle and bustle of city life

Region/City: Kaiserslautern

Destination Category: Lake
Distance from K-Town: 5 Minutes

Tags: Beer, Dog Friendly, Hiking, Kid Friendly, Playground, Wildlife

The Story

This lake is a popular local hiking and dog-walking spot. Tucked between the A-6 autobahn and Merkurstrasse, it is easily accessible. For fitness types, this is a great loop for running 5k or more, just keep running east on the Barbarossa Bike Path to the Hammerwoog Lake then keep going!

Bring a towel for you dog because there are plenty of places to access the water for a quick doggy-paddle!

Tips for your visit

The lake has it’s own parking lot accessible from Merkurstrasse. Don’t forget to stop by the Kunst Cafe for snacks and drinks!

Barbarossa Bike PathThis well-developed bike path goes right passed the lake

Kunst Cafe am VogelwoogGrab some food and drink at the Kunst Cafe am Vogelwoog!

Kunst Cafe VogelwoogThe Kunst Cafe am Vogelwoog is located right next to the lake. Take a load off after your hike!

Playground at the VogelwoogThe playground at the Vogelwoog offers plenty of structures for the kiddies

Swan at the VogelwoogThe one swan that lives at the Vogelwoog can be see drifting around its calm waters. He seems cool now, but he can get agro so be careful!

Vogelwoog looking westEnjoy the views around the lake

Barbarossa Bike Path Signs VogelwoogThe Barbarossa bike path runs right next to the lake on the north side. Follow it to more destinations! It could use a good scrubbing.

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