When are the huts at mountain lakes in Tyrol open?

Most huts on Tyrolean mountain lakes are open from June to October, depending on the weather and snow conditions. Some huts, such as the Olpererhütte , start the season earlier or offer extended opening hours in good conditions. Before visiting, you should check the current opening times online or by phone. You can find the contact details of the respective huts in our hut finder .

Can you swim in mountain lakes?

Yes, you are generally allowed to swim in mountain lakes unless it is expressly forbidden. Combined with a mountain lake hike , swimming in a mountain lake can be an exciting (and cold) day programme.

Are mountain lakes cold?

Mountain lakes are usually very cold due to their altitude and water supply. Most mountain lakes are fed by meltwater from glaciers or snow. This water is naturally very cold and only warms up slowly. In summer, the surface temperatures of mountain lakes can reach 10-15 °C, but many lakes remain significantly colder even then. In winter, most lakes are partially or completely frozen over.

Hiking

Mountain huts by the lake

In the mountains or by the water? You can also get a breath of sea air in Tyrol high up in the mountains, more than 2,000 metres above sea level. We present the most beautiful Alpine Club huts in Tyrol that are built close to the water. It almost brings a tear to your eye.

- Difficultydifficult
- Length11.2 km
- Duration5:00 h
- Elevation uphill1,598 m
- PlaceUmhausen / Ötztaler Alpen

directly at the Wettersee
cosy parlour with wood-burning stove
one of the Ötztal's favourite places

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- Difficultydifficult
- Length11.2 km
- Duration5:40 h
- Elevation uphill850 m
- PlaceEhrwald / Wetterstein-Gebirge and Mieminger Kette

with Seebensee and Drachensee two popular mountain lakes in one round
great view of the Zugspitze

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- Difficultymedium
- Length10.8 km
- Duration4:00 h
- Elevation uphill780 m
- PlaceTristach / Gailtaler Alpen

directly on the crystal-clear Laserzsee
quite short approach
also accessible by MTB

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- Difficultymedium
- Length10.2 km
- Duration5:00 h
- Elevation uphill631 m
- PlaceFieberbrunn / Kitzbüheler Alpen

directly at the picturesque Wildseeloder
perfect view of the Loferer Steinberger
Rowing boat at 1,854 metres

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- Difficultymedium
- Length18.2 km
- Duration9:00 h
- Elevation uphill1,252 m
- PlacePrägraten am Großvenediger / Venedigergruppe

Location directly on the Bödensee
in the middle of the lonely Defereggen valley
magnificent sunset view of the Großvenediger from the easy summit of the house

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- Difficultymedium
- Length11.9 km
- Duration4:45 h
- Elevation uphill750 m
- PlaceFinkenberg, Zillertal / Zillertaler Alpen

directly at the Friesenbergsee
Memorial to the resistance in the Second World War
impressive surrounding character mountains such as the Hohe Riffler or the Olperer

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