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NederlandsPark & Ride car park, Scheffau (pay & display)
Loferer Str. 1 - Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser
Open 06:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Further informationHintersteiner See lake
A tranquil natural gem
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Hintersteiner See lake
A tranquil natural gem
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The Hintersteinersee lake spans 56 hectares and is up to 36 metres deep. It is located in the Wilder Kaiser nature reserve, high above Scheffau at 883 metres above sea level. A hike around the Hintersteinersee lake leaves a deep impression as you peer into the depths.
The path climbs a little on the southern shore and offers magnificent views of the turquoise blue water of the crystal clear mountain lake. The northern bank of the lake is accessible to everyone thanks to a road.
There is also an attractive, small natural beach lido. For the Hintersteinersee lake in Scheffau, being the most beautiful and cleanest natural bathing lake in Tirol is award enough.
Arrival and Parking
Driving ban for motor vehicles: From 1 May to 31 October, a driving ban applies daily from 10:00 to 17:00 for all motor vehicles on the road from the eastern shore to the western shore of Lake Hinterstein in the area between the Seestüberl and Pension Maier. (except for local residents and authorised persons). In order to keep the traffic as low as possible, we kindly ask you to use the free hikers' bus to the Hintersteiner See lake.
Outside of these times, there is only limited car parking available on the east bank for a fee. Motorhomes and coaches are not allowed to park there! Due to the narrow road to Hintersteiner See, coaches over 10 metres in length are not permitted to access the lake.
Hintersteiner See hikers’ bus
The “Hintersteinersee hikers’ bus" runs daily from during summer months between the village of Scheffau and the Hintersteiner See lake. Use is free of charge with a Wilder Kaiser GuestCard.
MoreNEW: Park & Ride in Scheffau
In order to reduce unnecessary traffic, there is now a Park & Ride car park in Scheffau, from where the hiking bus runs to Hintersteiner See.
The car park is subject to a charge and can only be used with card payment at the machine.
Swimming at the Hintersteiner See lake
With its refreshing temperatures and clean water, the natural lake Hintersteiner See is also particularly popular as a bathing lake. The outdoor pool is located on the north shore of the lake and offers a large lawn for sunbathing as well as a kiosk and a rental service for sunbeds, umbrellas and stand-up paddles.
Hiking at the Hintersteiner See lake
