Lake Hintersteiner See in Tyrol
Lake Hintersteiner See in Tyrol
Wilder Kaiser region
Information regarding Parking Hintersteiner See at the end of the page.
If you come to swim, you will find a beautiful and well-maintained bathing facility with toilets and a small restaurant right next to the Hintersteiner See car park (fees apply). There is a large lawn and a pebble beach. Officially, swimming is only allowed in this bathing facility. In summer, the lake reaches temperatures between 21 and 23 degrees Celsius.
Looking at the lake from the car park, there is a footpath on the left that runs parallel to the lake through the forest. However, this path leads steeply up a hill and away from the lake in parts. On the right, a paved road runs along the shore to the Goingstätthof inn at the other end of the lake. The right side is the sunnier side of the lake. The road also serves as an access road to the houses and guest houses in the area. When walking, numerous cars and motorbikes can be a nuisance.
The path on the asphalt road is flat and leads comfortably to the Goingstätthof inn. The path runs partly directly along the shore, partly away from the water, past farms and partly through the forest.
An autumn hike around Lake Hintersteiner See is particularly impressive. The forests around the lake are colored in warm shades of yellow and orange, as well as red and violet. The landscape contrasts with the turquoise-green water. Time to sit on a bench or on the bank and admire life.
In winter, the Hintersteiner See is lonely and peaceful. Even on sunny winter days, you will only see a few hikers. The snowy landscape and the clear air invite you to take quiet walks. The lake transforms into an enchanting winter setting that delights nature lovers and those seeking relaxation alike.
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Directions to Hintersteiner See: Drive to the town of Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser. Then follow the road through the town of Scheffau, always staying on the same road until you reach the Hintersteiner See car park, about 4 km after the town, right next to the bathing area on the lake. This road is closed in summer as soon as the car park is full. The barrier is in the town of Scheffau, about 4 km from the lake. However, it is possible to take the Hiking bus Hintersteiner See from Scheffau to the lake.
Parking Hintersteiner See: Parking is subject to a fee. It quickly becomes overcrowded in summer. Although a road continues along the lake, it is not advisable to continue past the car park as there are no permitted parking spaces (except for the customer parking lot at Goingstätthof).
Cycle: Access with e-bikes possible (for access with regular bikes the road is very steep).
Bathe: Official bathing facility directly at the parking lot.