Körbersee
Lake Scenic alpine lake in Vorarlberg, near Lech
An alpine tarn in Vorarlberg reached by short mountain walks from nearby alpine routes; a common half-day destination for hikers and photographers.
Körbersee is a small alpine lake in Vorarlberg, Austria, set within the Bregenzerwald/Lechtal mountain area. It is a scenic mountain lake visited mainly by hikers and photographers for its waterside views.
The lake sits in an alpine setting surrounded by mountain slopes and high-mountain pastures, and is reached on foot from nearby passes and trailheads. There are no large built attractions at the lake; the main appeal is the natural scenery and short hiking routes.
The lake formed in an alpine basin and lies within the mountainous terrain of Vorarlberg, close to the Hochtannberg Pass area and the border zone between the Lech and Bregenzerwald regions.
- Access: Accessible by marked hiking trails from nearby road passes and local villages, the lake is commonly visited on short day hikes in summer months.
How to Get to Körbersee #
Drive from Schröcken or Damüls in Vorarlberg; local parking gives access to marked trails leading to the lake. Public buses connect the main towns in the valley during the tourist season.
Tips for Visiting Körbersee #
- Arrive in the late afternoon to watch light move across the lake's surface and the Laternsertal valley.
- There are marked trails around the lake; the shortest circuit takes under an hour for a slow walker.
Best Time to Visit Körbersee #
The best months for visiting Körbersee are summer and early autumn for reliable trails and alpine views.
Weather & Climate near Körbersee #
Körbersee's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -9°C to 16°C. Abundant rainfall (1357 mm/year), wettest in July.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -9°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -9°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -6°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -3°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (117 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (152 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (168 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (157 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -7°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
