Location
Germany
Status
Informal / Traditional
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Sand
Best season
June to August (no bathing 1 October to 31 March)
About Baggersee Streitköpfle
The Baggersee Streitköpfle, also called the Baggersee Linkenheim, is a gravel-pit lake about 2 km from the centre of Linkenheim in the Rhine lowlands north of Karlsruhe, part of a cluster of lakes that includes the Mittelgrund at Leopoldshafen 1 km to the south. It is the municipality's main bathing lake, with several beaches including a sandy one, a peninsula and an island. The nude area is on the island: nacktbaden.de contributors (2003) describe FKK on the island, which is not very large, so towel space can run short on sunny weekends; a recent seen.de reviewer also mentions the FKK island. The rest of the lake is textile. A kiosk and toilets stand in the textile area by the shore but open only when it is busy, mainly at weekends and during school holidays. Divers also use the lake, and the angling club holds the fishing rights. Visitors mention clear water good for swimming, but pollen on the surface in season and bird droppings at entry points.
Getting there
From Linkenheim follow the 'Baggerseen' signs for about 2 km. There is a barrier-controlled car park that charges a fee, mainly at weekends and during school holidays, and vehicles may not be left there outside opening hours; a reviewer calls the charge high. Plenty of bike parking is provided, and cycling from Linkenheim or Leopoldshafen is a good option. The FKK island is reached by swimming or wading from the shore; no accessibility information was found.
What visitors say
Visitors rate the lake well for swimming and diving, with clear water and a sandy beach. The FKK island is described as small and quickly full on sunny weekends. Complaints focus on the parking charge, pollen on the water surface in early summer, bird droppings at entry points and facilities that only open on busy days.
Summarised in our own words from public reviews and guides listed under Sources.
Amenities
Legal context
The Gemeinde Linkenheim-Hochstetten's lake ordinance (version valid from 8 March 2021) admits bathing at the Streitköpfle in the southern part of the lake and bans bathing and diving from 1 October to 31 March; the text seen does not mention nudity. Nude use on the island is a long-standing informal custom reported by users, not a designated FKK area.
Naturism at Baggersee Streitköpfle 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. 49.1184, 8.3844
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 Streitköpfle?
On the small island in the lake, according to visitor reports; the shore beaches are textile.
Is parking free?
No. The barrier car park charges a fee, mainly at weekends and in school holidays; cycling is a good alternative.
Are there toilets and food?
A kiosk and toilets in the textile area open when it is busy, mainly at weekends and in school holidays.
When can I swim?
Bathing is not allowed from 1 October to 31 March under the municipal ordinance.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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