Brief information
- Where is the Hintersteiner See? The Hintersteiner See is a mountain lake in the Wilder Kaiser nature reserve and belongs to the municipality of Scheffau in the Austrian state of Tyrol.
- Can you swim in the Hintersteiner See? Yes, there is even a lido with a canteen. The water is even drinking quality.
- How do I get to the lake? By car or hiking bus. This is in daily use from the end of May to mid-October. The bus stop is in the village center of Scheffau (on the north side of the church) – from there the bus runs regularly to the Hintersteiner See and back.
- How big is the Hintersteiner See? The mountain lake is about 56 hectares in size and up to 36 meters deep and is 883 m above sea level
- How long do you walk around the Hintersteiner See? About 1.5-2 hours You can find a detailed report on our blog.
- Is it worth taking a trip to the Hintersteiner See? Yes, in any case. In 2018 the lake was named the most beautiful place in Tyrol as part of “9 Places – 9 Treasures”.
Lake lap
The tour around the lake is highly recommended. There are 3 different options for stopping off, all of which are on the north bank. However, the shady south bank is nicer to walk on, as you walk through a forest here. You can find a detailed report on our blog.
The lido
The Hintersteiner See is a mountain lake with drinking water quality!
Underground springs fill it with fresh mountain water. The temperatures are accordingly. In the summer months it warms up to an average temperature between 20 and 22 degrees. After a nice circular hike, this is exactly the right thing to do.
In 2021, entry to the lido cost € 5. The later you come, the cheaper it is (although the parking lot gets fuller accordingly). You can relax very comfortably on an extensive meadow. There is enough space, but you have to be on the lookout for a shady one.
The lido has a small cafeteria that offers small dishes such as frankfurters, curry sausages, tarte flambée, pizza, baguettes, Leberkäs bread rolls, ice cream and drinks. Despite the full parking lot, you never had the feeling that there was too much going on.
Rental of sun loungers & umbrellas and SUP possible
Dogs are not allowed in the lido