Places for swimming Lake Piburger See

Open today

Oetz

As the only natural bathing lake in the Ötztal Valley, Lake Piburger See invites visitors to enjoy swimming in a stunning mountain setting, with a lakeside restaurant and terrace, sunbathing area and raft facility. Beyond swimming, the idyllic surroundings can also be enjoyed from a rowing boat.

Information

Altitude913 m

Surface area0.14 km²

Depth

25 m

Average water temperature

21 C°

Opening hours for the next 7 days

Monday: 00:00 - 00:00
Tuesday: 00:00 - 00:00
Wednesday: 00:00 - 00:00
Thursday: 00:00 - 00:00
Friday: 00:00 - 00:00
Saturday: 00:00 - 00:00
Sunday: 00:00 - 00:00

The Piburgstraße will be closed for cars, as well as cyclists and pedestrians, from the recycling center Oetz on July 27, July 28 & July 29, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Source: TVB Ötztal Tourismus

Description

The mirror of the mountains. The lake is a popular destination for young and old. Swimming is allowed at the bathing area and rowing boats can be rented. In summer, the lake reaches a water temperature of up to 24°C, making it one of the warmest bathing lakes in Tyrol. You can reach Lake Piburg from Oetz, Habichen, Piburg or Sautens on many different hiking and walking trails. Mountain bikers and e-bikers can reach the bathing area either from Oetz via the Elsinger Weg or from Habichen via the cycle path. Cycling is prohibited around the lake.