Continent |
Europe |
Country |
Germany |
Next Big City |
Zurich (CH), Friedrichshafen |
Next Town |
Konstanz, Petershausen, Staad |
Type: |
Lake |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Camping, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking |
Type: |
Shallow, Flat, Chop |
Hazards: |
Ships |
Quality: |
Clean |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Flat to choppy. Small shallow area, about 30-50m.
Type: |
Pebbles |
Size: |
Small |
Hazards: |
Trees |
Beach Users: |
No information |
Very small gravel beach. Trees up to the water.
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Spring:
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Normal |
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Summer:
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Shorty |
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Fall:
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Normal |
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Winter:
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Thick |
Nice in summer, cold in winter. Wetsuit almost all year-round.
Best Months: |
March, April, September, October |
Wind Type: |
Frontal |
Best Direction: |
N, NNE, NE, ENE, E |
Main Direction: |
No information |
Best with W wind. Onshore winds can cause no wind close to shore due to the trees. Not easy to get out. Winds can change within minutes, so be careful closer to shore. At the Bodensee suddenly storms can hit. Therefore a storm warning system has been created, using orange flashing lights, and ships put up a balloon on the mast. Look out for these signals to avoid getting into problems.
Transport |
Car |
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Access
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Short walk |
From Konstanz to Staad. In the south you will find the `Wasserwerk`. Park here and walk to the beach.
Rules |
Zones, Time, License, Other |
You need a special license to kite here. 25m is the maximum line length allowed. For experienced riders only. Watch the boat traffic. The kite zone ends at the sign on the water. Kitezone open from March 1st until November 30th.