Allmannsdorf (Brombach Lake)

Allmannsdorf on Brombach Lake is a wide, sand-based inland spot with clean water and mostly flat-to-chop conditions. It’s primarily used for wind and kite sports, with west wind being the key setup. Launch access is generally described as easy, and the main riding area offers plenty of space for freeride and freestyle activities. Wind at the site is commonly described as gusty and often driven by passing weather systems, with occasional afternoon thermal influences reported in spring and autumn. The wind direction emphasis is west (with some sources also referencing SW/NW in certain conditions). Typical kite conditions are described as workable across a broad range of strengths, but riders should expect variability and gusts. Safety is dominated by the need to manage downwind risk: a concrete dam wall/structure lies roughly 100–200 meters downwind in western winds, so staying upwind and controlling height matters—especially if you’re not confident holding Höhe/higher angles. Additional hazards include ships/cruise vessels and swimmers in summer months, along with a strict kite-zone approach near shore. Seasonally, riding is generally framed from spring through autumn with cold-water considerations (5mm full suit or similar guidance). Kitesurfing is also reported to have a seasonal winter closure and strict limits on where and when kiting is allowed (including a 100-meter shore exclusion and off-limits swimming/tourist zones in summer).