Location
Germany
Status
Officially Designated
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Grass / lawn
Best season
June to early September
About Moritz- und Grillensee
The Grillensee and the Moritzsee are two of the three Naunhof lakes, flooded former gravel and sand pits in the Naunhof Forest between Naunhof and Brandis, about 20 km east of Leipzig. The Grillensee, also called Naunhofer See, is groundwater-fed and covers about 57 hectares with a 3.2 km shore and depths to 25 m. The Moritzsee, also known as the Ammelshainer See, lies a little further north-east at about 53 hectares, 3 km of shore and up to 29 m deep. Together with the smaller Albrechtshainer See they are described by the Leipzig regional tourism board as traditional naturist locations, and naturist bathing is listed among their attractions. Both lakes have large sunbathing lawns set among pine and mixed woodland, clear deep water popular with divers and anglers, and separate FKK areas; listings mention a gravel-and-sand beach and a kiosk at the Moritzsee. The setting is quiet and wooded, with a dog beach in the lake area and the Outer Green Ring cycle route passing nearby.
Getting there
Grillensee: park at Wurzener Straße/Birkenweg in Naunhof. By train go to Naunhof station and walk about 1.5 km, or take bus 75, 641 or 642 to Naunhof, Wurzener Straße and walk about 600 m to the south shore. Moritzsee: road access is from the S43 via the Brandiser Weg; no public transport details were given by the tourism board. Paths through the forest are unsurfaced and the lawns slope down to the water. Parking fees were not found.
Amenities
Legal context
The Leipzig regional tourism board lists naturist bathing as an established use of the Naunhof lakes (checked 2026), but no ordinance text or signed boundaries were found. Nude bathing is customary in the FKK areas; elsewhere on the shores mixed use applies. Diving and angling are permitted and popular.
Naturism at Moritz- und Grillensee sits under Germany's rules for officially designated nude beaches — explicit protection inside the marked area.
Full country law: Germany public nudity guide.
Naturist status confirmed against an official source on 24 October 2026.
Location
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Approx. 51.2959, 12.6006
Visitor tips
- 1 Official designation: nudity is protected inside the marked area.
- 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
Is nude bathing allowed at Grillensee and Moritzsee?
Yes. The Leipzig tourism board calls the Naunhof lakes traditional naturist locations, and listings describe FKK areas at both lakes.
How do I get to the Grillensee by public transport?
Take the train to Naunhof (about 1.5 km walk) or bus 75, 641 or 642 to Wurzener Straße (about 600 m walk).
Where can I park?
For the Grillensee at Wurzener Straße/Birkenweg in Naunhof; for the Moritzsee via the Brandiser Weg off the S43.
Are the lakes good for diving?
Yes, both are deep, clear former pits (25-29 m) used by divers.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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