Information regarding Parking Blindsee at the end of the page.
The crystal-clear Blindsee lake lies at an altitude of 1,093 meters near Biberwier in the Tiroler Zugspitz Arena, directly on the Fernpass road. It's a true insider tip for swimming, diving, walking, and photography. The Blindsee is also known for its impressive view of the Zugspitze mountain.
Blindsee – Location and key facts
- Altitude: 1,093 m
- Depth: 25 m
- Area: approx. 26 ha
- Circular route: approx. 4.7 km
- Water temperature in summer: approximately 18–22 °C
- Ground: stony
- No food service / no toilets
Swimming and water temperature
The Blindsee is a cold lake, but in summer the water at the edges warms up to over 20°C and allows for fun swimming. The turquoise blue water is particularly impressive, turning into a deep blue at some of the pillars. It is worth taking swimming goggles with you to be able to observe the splendor of the colors underwater.
Access and toll road
Visitors reach the lake via a toll road (€15 per car), but there is only a limited number of parking spaces directly at the lake. An automatic barrier closes the road as soon as no parking spaces are available. Therefore, longer waiting times can occur in summer.
Tip for enjoying the lake
The advantage of the limited parking is that the lake is never overcrowded, allowing you to enjoy nature in peace even on a sunny Sunday. Most visitors head straight to the pebble beach next to the parking lot. Those seeking tranquility can walk a few minutes further along the shore. The entire loop takes about an hour to complete at a leisurely pace.
Photo Hotspot
For a great photo of the Blindsee with the Zugspitze, a stop at the "Rasthaus Zugspitzblick" is worthwhile. The restaurant is located just before the Blindsee (who drives from Tyrol towards Germany). Even in winter, when the Rastahaus is usually closed, it is worth stopping for a short stop to admire the view.
important info
Location: Road Fernpassstraße, shortly after the Fernpass (Nassereith towards Reutte)
Toll road: The toll costs €15 per car (as of September 2026). Hotel guests in the region with a regional card may be exempt (please check with your accommodation). Payment by card is made directly at a machine at the entrance to the toll road.
Parking: About 100 cars can park, after that the toll road remains closed until a car drives out. If you want to be on the safe side, you should arrive early.
Traffic: There is a lot of traffic on the Ausserfernstraße on public holidays and weekends. There are often long traffic jams.
Take along: There are no shops at Blindsee, so you have to take food, drinks, sunscreen, etc. with you.
External Link: Blindsee natural bathing lake