20 Fantastic Places to Discover in the Alps
| January 18, 2017
3. Sylvenstein Dam, Upper Bavaria, Germany
This artificial lake located in the Alpine landscape is one of the most charming places in the Isar valley. Situated at an altitude of 750 meters in the Karwendel Alps, the lake is surrounded by several hiking trails. The Sylvenstein Bridge is another interesting place that offers travellers an enjoyable stroll.
Visitors stop by to admire the views, take pictures, hike, climb or even swim in the lake. Here you’ll also find the Bavarica Tyrolensis, a very pleasant route for cycling that links Bavaria and the Tyrolean Alps.
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