Location
Germany
Status
Informal / Traditional
Suitable for
Families and adults
About Schwarzer Weiher
Schwarzer Weiher is a small former gravel pond near Steinfels in the municipality of Mantel, in the Upper Palatinate forest country, beside the Haidenaab cycle route. It is managed as a fishing water by a local angling club. We could not find any source confirming swimming or nude bathing here, so this listing should be treated as unconfirmed; visitors should respect angling use and any posted rules.
Getting there
Near Steinfels, Mantel (district of Neustadt an der Waldnaab), along the Haidenaab cycle path.
Legal context
Public nudity is not a criminal offence in Germany in itself; it can be treated as an administrative offence (Belästigung der Allgemeinheit, §118 OWiG) where it causes public nuisance, and municipalities regulate it locally through beach or bathing bylaws. No designated FKK zone or official bathing site is documented.
Naturism at Schwarzer 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. 49.6553, 12.0181
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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Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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