Location
Germany
Status
Informal / Traditional
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Mixed
Best season
June to August
About Almer Weiher
The Almer Weiher is a small gravel-pit lake set in woodland between Mintraching and Geisling, south-east of Regensburg in the Upper Palatinate. It is an unofficial bathing spot with sand and gravel shores rather than a managed beach. Naturist listings describe nude bathing as accepted all around the lake, and especially on a small peninsula and on a gravel bank, which together form the main naturist area. Its forest setting makes it feel secluded, and it is used mostly by locals from the Regensburg area. There are no facilities of any kind: no lifeguard, toilets or kiosk. A 2015 visitor tip calls it ideal for swimming without textiles, while a 2022 visitor found nobody bathing nude on a cool spring day, so attendance depends on the weather. Information about the lake is sparse, so check for signs on arrival, as gravel pits in the area are often club fishing waters.
Getting there
The lake lies in the forest between Mintraching and Geisling in the Regensburg district, reached on minor roads and forest tracks. Parking is informal at the forest edge, with a short walk on unpaved paths to the shore. There is no direct public transport; Mintraching has bus links to Regensburg. Not suitable for wheelchairs.
What visitors say
The few reports describe a small paradise in the woods with sand and gravel banks where nude bathing is normal, especially on the peninsula. One visitor recommends it for swimming without textiles; another found it empty of nude bathers on a cool May day. No reports of behaviour problems were found.
Summarised in our own words from public reviews and guides listed under Sources.
Amenities
Legal context
No official FKK designation was found; nude bathing is an informal local custom described by naturist guides. No signage about nudity, conflicts or enforcement were reported.
Naturism at Almer Weiher sits under Germany's rules for traditional tolerance — custom more than statute.
Full country law: Germany public nudity guide.
Researched 24 October 2026. No official source confirms naturist status, so treat it as unverified.
Location
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Approx. 48.9647, 12.2913
Visitor tips
- 1 Informal / tolerated site — be discreet and leave no drama.
- 2 Towel, water, sunscreen. Sit on your own towel.
- 3 No photos without clear consent.
- 4 Check access, tides, and parking before you go.
- 5 House rules and local custom can be stricter than the law.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the nude area at the Almer Weiher?
Nude bathing is accepted all around the lake, especially on the peninsula and the gravel bank.
Is it official?
No. It is an informal, long-standing local custom.
Are there facilities?
No. There are no toilets, kiosk or lifeguard, so bring everything you need.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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