Short info:
- Where is the Herzsee? In Hirschegg, in the Kleinwalsertal, Vorarlberg
- How do you get there? It is only a few minutes’ walk from the Ifenbahn valley station
- Is there a charge for parking at the Ifenbahn? Yes, 5€/day
The Herzsee is still a real insider tip from us. We discovered it when we took the Walmendingerhornbahn up the mountain. From there we saw him first and immediately decided to look for him. It’s not even marked as a lake on Google Maps because it’s artificial and its purpose is to fill the Ifen’s snowmaking system.
From the Auenhütte at the valley station of the Ifenbahn it is only about 10 minutes southwest to the beautiful lake. The lake is at approx. 1290m and is a refreshing eye-catcher in summer.
There is a beautifully landscaped shore path around the crystal-clear lake. The circumnavigation only takes a few minutes, unless you are busy taking photos.