Riegsee
Riegsee in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 4.3 m visibility. Phosphorus: 12 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 5 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 4.3 m
Why Riegsee has no A–F grade
Riegsee in Bavaria is published with the authority's own measurements, not a LakeQuality letter. official authority class; not a LakeQuality A–F letter Sampling here has recorded water clarity, phosphorus and algae (chlorophyll-a).
A letter on the LakeQuality scale would be an invention, not an official class. Everything below that has been measured is still reported on this page.
Monitoring: the Bavarian Environment Agency (LfU) Gewässerkundlicher Dienst.
Riegsee is a lake in Garmisch-Partenkirchen County, Bavaria.
Source: the Bavarian Environment Agency (LfU) Gewässerkundlicher Dienst — not the EPA Water Quality Portal, last sampled 2024-12-04. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Not ratedLimited data
Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake
Water quality measurements for Riegsee
These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.
Good clarity, visible to about 14.1 ft. Phosphorus level: 12 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 42.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 4.3 m | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 12 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 5 µg/L | Not graded |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 42 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Frequently asked questions about Riegsee
What is the water quality of Riegsee?
- Riegsee in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 4.3 m visibility. Phosphorus: 12 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 5 µg/L.
Is Riegsee safe to swim in?
- Riegsee has official nutrient and clarity measurements, not a bacteria swim class and not a safety clearance. Algal blooms, currents, and depth are not covered. Always check local notices before swimming.
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Where this data comes from
134 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2018–2024. Retrieved from the listed programme (not the EPA Water Quality Portal). See data sources on 2026-08-20.
Collected and reported by
- Bayerisches Landesamt für Umwelt (LfU) — Gewässerkundlicher Dienst
gkd-by134 samples · —
Analytical methods
- LfU Bayern GKD lake chemistry
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
2061
Authority classifications are stored separately from LakeQuality A–F letters and are never blended. See how grades are calculated and data sources.