Brief information:
- Where is the Schiederweiher? In Hinterstoder in Upper Austria.
- How to get there? “Schiederweiher Hinterstoder” car park, shuttle buses also go from Hinterstoder.
- Can you walk around the lake? Yes, but only very extensively (5km). We recommend the way as described below.
- parking fees? up to 4 hours 3.00 euros up to 24 hours 4.00 euros
- Which season is the most beautiful? The Schiederweiher is always worth a visit.
The Schiederweiher has been known all over the country since the show “9 places – 9 treasures” at the latest. In 2018 it was voted the most beautiful place in Austria in a TV audience vote. You can also see this place very often on Instagram.
The Schiederweiher is an artificial lake in the Polsterlucke in the Stodertal, The lake is at an altitude of 612 m. below the Großen Priels in the Toten Gebirge. The approximately 2 ha large pond is about 1 to 1.5 m deep. Numerous information boards provide insights into life in and around the water. On nice days, the pointed wall and the Great Priel are reflected in the crystal-clear pond and leave an unforgettable impression. In the padding gap, the entire imposing mountain scenery of the Dead Mountains is impressive.
How do I get to the Schiederweiher?
It is best to park at the “Schiederweiher Hinterstoder” car park. It can get quite crowded here on weekends and nice days. We recommend arriving in the morning (even if early fog obscures our view when we arrive – fortunately it clears later in the morning).
From the parking lot, cross the Steyr bridge over the beautiful Johannishof estate. Then follow the path to the left along the “Polsterlucke” – it goes past the edges of meadows, later on a gravel road.
If you follow the signs for “Polsterluckenrunde/Flötzersteig” to the Schiederweiher pond, you can hardly miss it. It offers a wonderful view of Spitzmauer and Gr. tidal creeks, which are often reflected in the crystal-clear pond. There are several benches along the pond.
We can also recommend the Polsterstüberl. Here you can comfortably enjoy the view, unwind and have a delicious snack.