Hechtsee Lake
Alpine lake on Austria-Germany border
An alpine lake straddling the Austria-Germany area near Kufstein. Visitors swim, hike surrounding trails and visit lakeside huts during summer.
How to Get to Hechtsee#
Hechtsee is accessible by car from Kufstein or Kössen; follow local road signs to the lake and use the lakeside car parks. The nearest major road is the B177 in Tyrol.
Tips for Visiting Hechtsee#
- Park at the lakeside car parks near the Austrian side for easiest access to beach and walking paths.
- Cross into Germany on foot for different lakeside views - the border around Hechtsee is informal and marked by trails.
- Early summer mornings offer glassy reflections and fewer swimmers.
Best Time to Visit Hechtsee#
Summer is best for swimming and lakeside activities; shoulder seasons are quieter and good for walking.
Weather & Climate near Hechtsee#
Hechtsee's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -5°C to 23°C. Abundant rainfall (1298 mm/year), wettest in July.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (160 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (174 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (154 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
