Aichstruter Stausee

Aichstruter Stausee is an openly accessible reservoir in a forest recreation area near Welzheim in Rems-Murr-Kreis. Access is on foot from nearby parking areas along marked forest paths and shoreline trails. Ground is natural grass, earth and forest floor, with uneven sections and sloping banks near the water. The reservoir holds still freshwater with seasonal variation in temperature and clarity, especially after rainfall. Swimming is unsupervised and at visitors own risk, so careful entry and close supervision of children are important. The most suitable period is generally June to August, when open banks receive full midday sun and surrounding trees give partial shade. Mornings and late afternoons tend to be quieter, while warm midday periods bring more walkers and bathers. Small parking areas near the access points have limited capacity and may fill on warm weekends, so early arrival helps secure space and a quieter spot along the shore. Public transport serves Welzheim, after which visitors continue by bicycle or on foot through forest routes to the water. There are no permanent shops, kiosks, toilets, showers or lifeguards confirmed directly at the shore. Visitors should bring food, drinking water, sun protection and swim footwear, stay on marked paths, respect forestry and water protection signs, and take all rubbish away for disposal elsewhere. Dogs are often seen on leads around the reservoir, so those seeking quiet should allow distance from main walking routes. Typical visits last two to four hours for walking, sunbathing and swimming, with longer stays requiring full self-sufficiency in food, water and shade.