Lake Hintersteiner See in Tyrol
Lake Hintersteiner See in Tyrol
Wilder Kaiser region
Information regarding Parking Hintersteiner See at the end of the page.
01. Overview of Hintersteinersee
02. Swimming in Lake Hinterstein
Those coming to bathe or swim will find a beautiful and well-maintained bathing area with restrooms and a small restaurant right next to the Hintersteiner See parking lot. There is a large sunbathing lawn and a pebble beach. Officially, swimming is only permitted at this designated bathing area. In summer, the lake reaches temperatures between 21 and 23 degrees Celsius.
03. Circular hike around Hintersteiner See
Looking at the lake from the parking lot, a footpath leads off to the left, parallel to the lake, through the forest. This is the start of an approximately 5-kilometer hike through the woods. There are some steep sections, with an elevation gain of up to 150 meters. The loop takes just under 2 hours. Sturdy shoes are recommended. The trail is generally easy, but it does have some steep and narrow sections.
4. The easy hike
On the right side of the lake, an asphalt road leads from the parking lot along the shore to the Goingstätthof inn at the far end of the lake. The right side is the sunnier side of the lake. The road also serves as access to the houses and guesthouses in the surrounding area.
5. Autumn at the lake
An autumn hike around Lake Hinterstein is particularly impressive. The forests surrounding the lake turn warm shades of yellow and orange, culminating in vibrant reds and violets. The landscape contrasts beautifully with the turquoise water. It's the perfect time to sit on a bench or by the shore and admire the natural world around you.
06. Winter at the Lake
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.
07. Information
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.