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Mountain lakes and wild brooks

Mountain lakes and wild brooks in Tyrol

Natural wonder water in Pitztal

Pitztal invites you to discover its many waterfalls, crystal-clear mountain lakes and wild brooks on a walk. Enjoy the tranquility of Tyrol’s mountain lakes and let the babbling brooks wash away your worries. We have listed some of the most beautiful places for you below.

Piller landscaped pond

a paradise for swimming and relaxation! This wetland biotope was transformed into a wonderful recreational area for the young and the young at heart. It is very popular, especially on hot summer days. Please note that the water is a little murky thanks to the intake of a stream originating from the Piller moor. So, despite its appearance, it is actually supposed to be extremely healthy for swimmers.

Harbeweiher pond

as beautiful as a landscape painting… The pond nestles in total harmony with the surrounding countryside at “Piller Höhe”, an area steeped in history. Setting out from the “Gachen Blick” or Kaunergrat Nature Park Centre (parking available), the hiking trail will take you on an approximately seven kilometre long loop to one of the most primeval ponds of Pitztal.

Waldweiher pond

surrounded by countless trees! The forest pond at 1,500 metres above sea level is nestled in the “Fließer Wald“, west of the Turf Moor. Locals love the pond as their unspoilt recreation area but it also serves to irrigate local fields. Especially on hot days, the forest pond is an ideal hiking destination. Start off at the car park of Kaunergrat Nature Park Centre at “Piller Höhe”.

Lake Groaßsee

At 2,416 metres above sea level, Lake Groaßsee is the biggest lake in the Riegetal Nature Park, hence the name “big lake“. The lake is beautifully situated in the upper part of the Riegetal valley between “Wildgrat” (2,971 m) and “Gemeindekopf” (2,771 m) and can be reached by traversing the Hochzeiger or Zollberg mountains. The outflow on the north-western bank of the lake is above ground and winds its way through the entire Riegetal valley and ends at the very impressive Stuiben waterfall which then flows into the Pitze.

Stuibenbach stream

The ca. four kilometre long Stuibenbach brook is one of the streams in the unglaciated Central Alps. The county of Tyrol has designated the entire length of the Stuibebach brook a priority nature conservation area. Hence, the stream is virtually unspoilt and has remained unchanged.

Stuiben waterfall

The name of “Stuiben waterfall“ is derived from the German word for “to spray“, a very apt description as you will see when you visit the viewpoint right next to the waterfall. The waterfall drops over 150 metres and is located in the municipal area of Jerzens. It features prominently from the road at the "Steinbrücke" turnoff to the hamlet of Graslehn. Alternatively, it can be reached directly via a very beautiful and well-signposted hiking trail.

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Stuiben waterfall in Jerzens Schön
A wonderful place to refill energy is the Stuiben Waterfall in Jerzens Schön

Sechszeiger reservoir

This reservoir at 2,360m above sea level was built in 1999 as a snow-making facility for the ski pistes of Hochzeiger ski resort. It was landscaped very close to nature and blends in very well with its natural surroundings.  The used water has, of course, drinking water quality. The reservoir is a good starting point for many hikes around the Sechs- and Hochzeiger resorts.

Kaitanger reservoir

Just like the Sechzeiger reservoir this lake is used to make artificial snow for the Hochzeiger ski resort. The water used for this is, of course, of drinking water quality. This reservoir has become a recreation area for families in the summer and the wide path of its lakeside is ideal for walking with a pram.

Söllbach stream

With a total length of 2.2 kilometres, Söllbach stream is one of the streams in the unglaciated Central Alps. Extending across an area of over ten square kilometres, its catchment area is located around Lake Brechsee from which it is mainly fed. The regional government of the Tyrol has designated Söllbach stream a priority nature conservation area, hence the waterway being virtually unspoilt.

Rifflbach / Seebach stream

The Rifflbach or Seebach stream, which is called Rifflbach until it flows into the Riffsee and Seebach from its exit, has a total length of approximately six kilometres and is one of the streams of the unglaciated Central Alps. The catchment area extends over 100 square kilometres around the 3,000m peaks of Wurmtaler Kopf, Hameskopf, Löcherkogel, Rostitzkogel und Seekogel.

Gschwandtbach stream

The Gschwandtbach, with a total length of 3.5 kilometres, is one of the streams of the unglaciated Central Alps. Its catchment area extends over ten square kilometres around the 3,000m peaks of Dristkogel, Gsallkopf and Rofelewand.

Klockelebach stream

The 2.7 kilometre long Klockelebach is one of the streams of the unglaciated Central Alps. Its catchment area extends over ten square kilometres surrounding the 3,000m peaks of Luibeskogel, Felderkogel and Reiserkogel.

Lake Brechsee

There is a road leading quite closely to the Brechsee at 1,800m above sea level, coming from Zaunhof in Pitztal (the opposite side of the valley). From the end of the road you will find a very well signposted walking trail through the dense high forest until you reach the lake. It takes approximately one hour to reach the lake from the end of the road. The lake, located in the municipal area of St Leonhard, forms an extension of the little high valley and is surrounded by rough boulders from rockslides and moraines. The idyllic lake is 237 metres long and 87 metres wide and an ideal location for a break and a picnic.

Lake Rifflsee

There are many well-signposted walking trails starting from the bottom of the valley to climb to Lake Rifflsee. The shortest climb is located close to the route of the gondola, following a well-signposted hiking trail from Mandarfen and leading directly to the lake (walk duration approximately 1.5 hours). Alternatively, you can use the Rifflsee gondola from Mandarfen to reach the lake comfortably. The mountain station of the gondola as well as Rifflsee hut, just below the lake at 2,289m, are ideal places for a break.

OTHER MOUNTAIN LAKES

  • Lake Wettersee (at Erlanger Hütte)
  • Lake Straßberg See (can be accessed via Ritzenrieder Alm)
  • Lake Moalandlsee (can be accessed via Luibisböden, ascent at Stillebach)
  • Lake Mittelberglesee (can be reached via Trenkwald)
  • Kaitanger landscaped pond (Jerzens-Kaitanger)
  • Lake Plodersee (can be accessed via Rifflsee)
lake Brechsee
lake Brechsee
lake Rifflsee in Pitztal in Tyrol
lake Rifflsee in Pitztal in Tyrol
lake Mittelberglesee
lake Mittelberglesee
Natural bathing lake in Stillebach in the Pitztal
Natural bathing lake in Stillebach in the Pitztal
river
river
lake Krummersee
lake Krummersee
Lake Plodersee
Lake Plodersee
Sechszeiger reservoir
Sechszeiger reservoir

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