Hidden mountain lake in the Lechtal Alps
Two lakes hike in the Nauders forest area
Romantic lake in the Obernbergtal valley
There are mountain lakes throughout Tyrol that can be reached via hiking trails. Some of them, such as the Plansee near Reuttethe Seebensee or the Drachensee in the Zugspitzarena are perhaps better known, but others such as the Oberseitsee in East Tyrol you may never have heard of. With us you will find high altitude glacial lakes at the foot of the Sulzenauferner in the Stubai Valley or low-lying lakes on the Four Lakes Hike around Kufstein.
Hikes to mountain lakes are perfect for hot summer days, as you can cool off wonderfully in the cool mountain lakes. But even if you don't swim in a mountain lake, it's still worth climbing up to one, as they are usually beautifully situated in a basin in the middle of the mountains, making them particularly scenic. You can even spend the night at some mountain lakes and admire the sunrise and sunset: Here you will find the most beautiful mountain lake huts.
Of course, it all depends on your preferences. However, there are tours to mountain lakes in Tyrol for every fitness level, for example an easy tour for families or of course a mountain lake tour with summit ascent.
Yes! It is generally permitted to swim in mountain lakes, unless they are a special protected area or otherwise labelled. However, please note that mountain lakes are located in a sensitive natural environment and - as everywhere else - do not leave any rubbish behind.
Mountain lake temperatures range from freezing cold to pleasantly warm, even in midsummer. The water temperature depends on the size of the lake, of course, but also on its altitude. As a rule, however, mountain lakes at higher altitudes are all fresh even in summer and often only have a water temperature of between 10 and 12 degrees.
