Heiterwanger See Lake
Alpine lake popular for boating and mountain views
An alpine lake in Tyrol near Heiterwang ringed by mountains. Visitors come for boating, lakeside walks, fishing and as a scenic stop on nearby hiking routes and the Fernpass corridor.
Heiterwanger See at a Glance#
Address: Heiterwanger See, Tyrol, Austria
Hours: Open year-round (no facilities)
Admission: Free (public lake)
About Heiterwanger See#
Heiterwanger See is an alpine lake in the Tyrol region of Austria near the village of Heiterwang. It is one of the regional lakes used for recreation and outdoor activities.
The lake is used for swimming, small-boat boating and lakeside walking, with scenic mountain scenery on the surrounding slopes. Facilities and access are oriented to day visitors and outdoor recreation.
The lake and its surroundings have been used traditionally for alpine grazing and local recreation; over time the area developed modest tourist facilities to support summer visitors.
Heiterwanger See lies in the Tyrolean Alps, close to the village of Heiterwang and within driving distance of the regional centre of Reutte.
How to Get to Heiterwanger See#
Heiterwanger See is accessible by local roads from Reutte and the Fern Pass (B179). Regional buses link Reutte to nearby villages; the lake is a short walk from roadside parking and trailheads.
Tips for Visiting Heiterwanger See#
- Arrive early in summer for mirror-like water and calmer winds for photography.
- Parking at nearby trailheads can be limited; use local shuttle services where available in high season.
- If planning to swim, note that alpine lakes remain cold even on warm days - exercise caution.
Best Time to Visit Heiterwanger See#
Best in summer for boating and lake activities; shoulder seasons offer good hiking but cooler water temperatures.
Weather & Climate near Heiterwanger See#
Heiterwanger See's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 18°C. Abundant rainfall (1225 mm/year), wettest in July.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -6° - 1° | -6° | 66 mm | overcast | 88% | 2.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Poor | -6° - 1° | -6° | 66 mm | overcast | 88% | 2.6 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.1h |
| March | Poor | -3° - 4° | -3° | 78 mm | overcast | 85% | 2.8 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | 0° - 7° | 1° | 85 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.7 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Poor | 4° - 13° | 7° | 114 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.7 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.9h |
| June | Acceptable | 7° - 16° | 11° | 153 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.6 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.7h |
| July | Acceptable | 9° - 18° | 14° | 165 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.6 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Acceptable | 9° - 18° | 14° | 153 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 2.4 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.1h |
| September | Acceptable | 7° - 15° | 11° | 104 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 2.4 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 3° - 10° | 5° | 80 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 2.5 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -2° - 4° | -2° | 84 mm | overcast | 87% | 2.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | -4° - 2° | -5° | 77 mm | overcast | 87% | 2.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |
