[1][2] It was created by a flood of the Rhine River with enormous erosion in 1927.

[3] The lake lies at 435 metres above sea level in the village of Bendern–Gamprin.

[1] Gampriner Seele is surrounded by a dense deciduous forest which consists of plants such as reeds, hedges and trees.

After elimination of the trash the water quality stabilized at B grade.

A pipeline to a near inland canal provides the lake with fresh water and sufficient oxygen since 1979.