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.
Hechtsee at a Glance#
Address: Hechtsee, near Kössen, Tyrol, Austria
Hours: Park and shoreline open year-round
Admission: Free to visit; paid services for bathing area or private establishments may apply
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -5° - 2° | -4° | 78 mm | overcast | 91% | 1.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Poor | -4° - 4° | -2° | 75 mm | overcast | 90% | 1.8 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.1h |
| March | Acceptable | 0° - 9° | 3° | 91 mm | overcast | 85% | 2.1 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 3° - 13° | 7° | 96 mm | overcast | 79% | 2.3 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Acceptable | 8° - 19° | 13° | 111 mm | overcast | 79% | 2.2 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.9h |
| June | Acceptable | 11° - 21° | 16° | 160 mm | overcast | 78% | 2.1 m/s | 1.5 very high | 15.7h |
| July | Good | 13° - 23° | 18° | 174 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.1 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Good | 13° - 23° | 18° | 154 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 1.9 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.1h |
| September | Good | 9° - 19° | 14° | 103 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 1.8 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 5° - 14° | 9° | 75 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 1.8 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | 0° - 7° | 2° | 95 mm | overcast | 88% | 1.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | -4° - 3° | -3° | 86 mm | overcast | 90% | 1.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |
