The maze spans approximately 2,500 square meters of total area.
It utilizes over 1.5 kilometers of interconnected pathways within its hedge walls.
The attraction is situated directly adjacent to the Alfsee, a 220-hectare artificial reservoir created for flood control and recreation.
The site is part of a larger resort complex known as Erlebnisland Alfsee, which features a German-themed village and adventure park components.
Irrgarten Alfsee is a 2,500-square-meter hedge maze located within the larger Alfsee Holiday and Leisure Park in Rieste, Germany. The labyrinth features over 1,500 meters of pathways constructed from dense, high-growing hedges. It serves as a family-oriented attraction designed to challenge navigation skills through winding trails and dead ends. The maze is integrated into a multi-facility recreational area that includes water sports, camping, and beach activities. Visitors interact with the facility on foot, navigating through various loops and junctions. It functions as a seasonal outdoor attraction catering primarily to tourists visiting the surrounding lake region. The path layout is refreshed or maintained periodically to ensure a consistent experience for repeat visitors.
The elevated observation platform at the center of the maze, providing a high-angle view of the intricate path network.
Bring sunscreen and hats as there is minimal shade within the maze walls.
Keep a phone or camera ready as dead ends often provide unique angles for photos of the upper maze structure.
Visit during midweek to avoid higher foot traffic from local weekend resort guests.
Attempting the maze during heavy rainfall, as the ground soil can become muddy and slippery.
Closed during the winter season; open exclusively from spring through autumn.
Do not attempt to climb over or cut through the hedges; stay strictly on designated paths.
