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Late Spring Rains Push Forggensee to Target Level

Recent rain enabled Germany’s largest reservoir to reach its planned level, with shipping set to resume on June 4.

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Overview

  • Low snowmelt and spring rainfall left inflows to the Forggensee well below the long-term average, delaying the expected June 1 fill
  • Uniper began the annual filling process earlier than usual but lacked sufficient water to hit the target level without further precipitation
  • Heavy showers over the weekend raised the lake to its full capacity on June 1, meeting needs for both power generation and tourism
  • Boat tours on the Forggensee, originally slated to start June 1, are now scheduled to launch on June 4 thanks to the restored water level
  • The reservoir plays a dual role in supplying hydroelectric power and offering scenic cruises near Bavaria’s iconic Neuschwanstein castle