Hintersteiner See
An emerald-green alpine lake at the foot of the sheer cliffs of the Wilder Kaiser, with a gentle lakeside trail and swimming and rowing in summer.
Hintersteiner See lies at about 880 meters above the village of Scheffau. Its clear water is emerald green, and its north shore faces the steep rock walls of the Wilder Kaiser, making it the most photogenic lake in the Kaiser region. The lake trail is about 5 km long and mostly flat, suitable for families. There are bathing areas, rowboat rentals, and a few restaurants and huts. Summer weekend parking is tight, so arrive early or take the local bus. It can be combined on the same day with villages at the southern foot of the Wilder Kaiser.
Opening hours
Open all day; beach open in summer
Nearby sights
- SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser–Brixental & Hohe Salve
- Hexenwasser Söll
- Wilder Kaiser
- Schwarzsee
- Hahnenkamm & Streif
- St. Andrew's Parish Church & Liebfrauenkirche
- Kitzbühel Old Town
- Museum Kitzbühel